18 Reasons to take film voiced by CTE Film II students who took film in person pre-pandemic and continue to take film remotely today (2019 ~ 2021).

1. No math involved.

-Nestor Sanchez Martinez

2. People should take film because sometimes we get to watch cool movies.

-Quincy Wright-Baptiste

3. I like being hands on with cameras and stuff plus going outside. You should take film because it is fun, you get to watch movies, not as stressful as other classes, interesting, and hands on.

-Christopher Saez

4. I came into film a little blind as to what was to come but it was genuinely one of the best experiences I’ve had in a class…. not just the curriculum but it kinda brings everyone together in a way.

-Ruben Arango-Banuelos

5. I would tell them it’s a way to discover a fun aspect of watching films and learning how to use the equipment to make a film…. And you get to brainstorm ideas for your own stories.

-Andre Cardenas

6. People should take film because it is one of the few electives that lets you express yourself by creating a film.

-Irving Mateo

7. It has many creative opportunities in different fields.

-Nestor Sanchez Martinez

8. ^

-Christopher Saez

9. Its interesting to see the behind the scenes of how a film is made.

-Aden J. Marshall

10. Like it’s just overall really fun and it was one of the only classes I actually enjoyed coming to. You (mrs. reyes) are such a wholesome person and make learning in ur class so easy bc of how easy to talk to u are.

-Ruben Arango-Banuelos

11. You should take film because it is fun, and not only interesting but you get to know the ins and outs of the industry Los Angeles is known for. Additionally, you get to know how to watch movies with the eye of a filmmaker, and you learn how to use that eye to begin creating your own films (which is especially great if you intend to go into film like I do!) :)

-Willa Meloth

12. You should take film because it gives you a chance to find a new way to express yourself creatively and watch things you wouldn’t have by yourself.

-TaMya Reliford

13. People should take film because it’s a good class.

-Carlos Martinez

14. People should take film because if you’re interested in cameras or a career in film you can learn the basics. Hands on experience 2nd semester as well.

-Juan Lopez

15. You get to watch films that you might not have watched by yourself, and end up watching really good films and liking them

-Paola Cavalieri

16. Film class is honestly a fun and easy class. If you like movies and making videos and watch youtube videos and like that stuff, you can do that in this class. We watch films from all over the world and learn different techniques of film making and learn the whole process of the movie industry. Film is a class I would recommend.

-Maxim Born

17. Students should take film because it is a fun and rewarding experience. You often get to watch movies, read scripts, discuss film terminology, and learn about the process of making films. The class is never boring and there is always something fun planned for the week.

-Quincy Wright-Baptiste

18. You should take film class because you really get in touch with your creative side and expand your ideas and working with others makes it fun and it shows you a whole new side of art and beauty.

-Nathan Smith