Stories from Set Archives - Ahimsa Kids: Set Teachers

Working With Minors On Set in BC: An Inspirational Quote

January 28, 2015 by Lori Leave a Comment

One of the most wonderful aspects of working with minors on set in BC is that every day has the possibility of bringing new experiences for our students and teachers. Being well prepared for your day is essential in the film industry, but being able to go with the flow and adapt to changes is equally as important. Our team of set teachers find themselves very fortunate to work with small groups, and often times individual students where they are able to assess a child’s state of mind as they move through their day together. Being in tune means knowing when it’s the right time to teach a more complicated subject and when it’s time to enjoy lighter material. It also means being open to learn new things from the students!

something to think about when working with minors on set in BC — Every day is a new adventure that, although carefully planned, lends itself to unexpected learning moments of discovery for all.

Sometimes a child actor we work with is in their very first role, so having a set tutor who is experienced with life on a set is invaluable for the guidance they provide and confidence they instill in the child. After all, we do remember what it’s like to be students ourselves! We pride ourselves on being open minded to the needs of the parents and perceptive to the needs of production. Being willing to work with, and learn from everyone has provided our team with countless memories to cherish and carry forward with us onto each new show.

PB and LA: A Lesson From A Studio Teacher in Vancouver

September 21, 2009 by Erica Leave a Comment

We have some cool teachers working with us! Was reminded of that by this Language Arts set teaching activity that Lori Yearwood, one of our Studio Teachers in Vancouver, recently did with Charlie Tahan on the set of Charlie St Cloud.

Lori wanted to stress the importance of including details in his writing. To do this, she had him write out how to make a peanut butter sandwich. She then followed his instructions to the T. So if he wrote, ‘put jam on the bread’, she would sit the whole jar on top of the bread because he did not specify to use a knife.

Charlie is a funny kid, so at the end of his instructions he wrote that ‘it is always important to add your own flare’. Being two fun and silly soles, this then sparked Lori and Charlie to turn the lesson into a big food art competition. Their creations:

Set Teaching Activity: PB and LA — The final entries in the mini home economics/language arts set teaching activity delivered competition style. Which plate would you vote for?

Wish I’d been there to see this! Would have been a hoot! This is just one example of how our set teachers make learning an enjoyable experience for students who are often away from home as they work on a production.

Lori Goes Viral with Zac Efron

July 17, 2009 by Erica Leave a Comment

Howling with laughter!!! Always knew our very own Lori Yearwood was a Rock Star, but the paparazzi pics that spread virally of her with Zac Efron on the web today proves it.

Not much of a celebrity hound or quite frankly an advocate of star power, but I have to say that it was interesting to see how a paparazzi pic taken of our very own star, Lori Yearwood, could go viral on the web in a day. She’s on:

celebuzz
the velvet hot tub
ocean up
socialite life
popsugar

…. and the list goes on. And the funny part, the info they gave on all these sites isn’t even accurate. Same misinformation across the board. Just goes to show you that not everything you read, especially online, is true.

As for the original photographer? Not a clue, but glad nobodies jumping out of the bushes to shoot me.