Apprentice editor Rhian Advincula shares her journey from Elk Grove student to working on the Warner Bros.’ upcoming Green Lantern series. She talks about the power of networking, the mentors and organizations—like the Handy Foundation—that opened doors, and how she discovered her passion for editing. Rhian also explains the creative and technical balance required in post-production and what it takes to shape a story frame by frame. Her story offers an inspiring look at perseverance, the importance of community, and finding your place in the film industry.

Franklin High School senior and Wildcat TV co-producer, Pia Mañez shares how she juggles journalism, student leadership, sports team managing, and community reporting. Pia talks about her passion for elevating student voices through Sacramento School Beat, covering stories ranging from local animal shelters to girls’ sports. She also reflects on the challenges of producing a daily school newscast and what she’s learned about organization, collaboration, and using media to make a difference. Her journey highlights the power of student-driven storytelling—and the impact young journalists can make in their communities.

In this episode of Lights, Camera, Learn!, Trevor Harding, media teacher at Sunrise Elementary in the Elk Grove Unified School District, shares how a small classroom grant sparked his passion for media education and transformed his approach to teaching. He describes how his student-run news program, Spartan TV, engages elementary school learners in every aspect of production—from anchoring to camera operation—using a five-level system that rewards creativity and growth. Trevor also reflects on the joy of seeing his students’ work showcased in the SEVA Contest, produced by SECC, and the life skills they gain through collaboration, storytelling, and community engagement.