Fostering Empowerment Through Filmmaking 

Tige Charity, unemployed during the late-2000s recession, founded Kids in the Spotlight (KITS) in 2009 to empower foster youth through filmmaking.

Tige Charity's Inspiration 

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KITS program participants write, direct, shoot, cast, and act in projects alongside mentors from the film industry.

Empowering Foster Youth 

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KITS has grown and opened its first studio, the KITS Production Studio in Van Nuys, offering affordable rental rates for entertainment companies.

KITS Production Studio 

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Studio rentals at KITS Production Studio require companies to employ two youths as production assistants through KITS' workforce development program.

Workforce Development 

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KITS aims to raise $2.5 million to purchase the property outright, with a fundraising sprint during National Foster Care Month in May.

Fundraising Sprint 

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KITS has worked with over 850 young people, creating more than 85 short films featuring actors like Terry Crews and Nadine Ellis.

mpactful Films 

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The annual KITS Film Awards showcase the short films, providing a red carpet experience for the young participants and aiming to connect them with the film industry.

KITS Film Awards 

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