Foresight Film & Music Workshop
Creating the Future of Film & Music—One City at a Time
A transformative workshop experience empowering youth, enriching communities, and building the next generation of visual and musical storytellers.
Students learn from industry professionals, including recipients of prestigious Grammys, Emmys, and Oscars.
In its pilot launch in Kansas City, the Foresight Film and Music Workshop demonstrated the transformative power of creative education and community collaboration. Over the course of the program, dozens of young artists from diverse backgrounds were given access to industry-grade tools, professional mentorship, and a safe, inspiring environment to explore their voices through film and music.
Local film and music professionals collaborated with Foresight instructors to support the curriculum design.
“I got so much from this event—just getting to build that network and learn how to really invest in myself.”
About the Foresight Film & Music Workshop
The Foresight Film and Music Workshop is a dynamic, hands-on program designed to empower young, aspiring filmmakers and musicians. Through immersive learning experiences, participants gain essential industry knowledge and creative skills while being mentored by professionals in film and music.
Core Disciplines
Teaching core disciplines such as filmmaking, storytelling, directing, editing, sound design, and music composition.
Critical Thinking
Fostering critical skills like creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and innovative thinking.
Capstone Project
Producing a collaborative short film, serving as a capstone project and a showcase of participants’ talent and growth.
The Team
Director
Willie D. Burton
With a career that spans over four decades, Willie D. Burton has worked as the production sound mixer on over 100 movies, since his first film, "Let's Do It Again." He is a two-time Oscar winner ("Bird" - 1988 and "Dreamgirls" - 2006) and one of two African-Americans to receive the Academy Award for Best Sound. Recently, Burton worked on the hit film, "Oppenheimer."
Producer
Dorez Douglas
Dorez Douglas is a veteran film and television producer with over 30 years in the entertainment industry. She's the creative mind behind the cult comedy Beverly Hood and the ABC animated special Jirimpimbira. Her career has spanned indie gems and impactful mentorship through her DreamWorks-backed EITP program-helping the next generation of storytellers break into the business.
Coordinator
Bukeka Blakemore
Bukeka Blakemore is the Co-Founder and CEO of FAVunite LLC a multimedia enterprise uniting video streaming and digital audio under one mission: to center Black stories, creators, and culture across entertainment, education, and empowerment. She is also an award-winning singer, speaker, and entrepreneur. Her global impact includes representing Kansas City, Missouri as a UNESCO Creative City of Music.
Sample Proof of Concept Film Project
In its inaugural rollout in Kansas City, the Foresight Film and Music Workshop brought together 35 young creatives for a one-of-a-kind, immersive experience in filmmaking and music production. Over several days, participants gained hands-on skills, built professional networks, and collaborated on an original short film—emerging with greater confidence, purpose, and a deeper understanding of creative careers.
The program featured mentoring and masterclasses from award-winning industry professionals, including recipients of Grammys, Emmys, and even Oscars.
Previous Instructors
“It was amazing to hear from these people and for them to share their experience.”
PARTNERSHIP TIERS
1
Community Partner
$250 to $500
Benefits:
Business spotlight in FAVunite TV & Radio (one short feature)
Social media mention (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
Logo in FAVunite blog posts and newsletters
2
Brand Partner
$500+ to $750
Benefits:
Featured segment on FAVunite TV show or podcast episode
Co-branded social campaign
Discounted vendor table at FAVunite events
Inclusion in Black Voice Monday campaign
3
Cultural Partner
$750+ to $1,500
Benefits:
Branded content series or sponsored short film credit
Event collaboration with speaking or wellness demo opportunity
Product/service integration in FAVunite shows
Priority placement in FAVunite directory & media kit
