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EYCCP Summer 2025 Red Carpet Showcase

"Empowering creative dreamers to become Authentic Artists"


🎬 Roll Out the Red Carpet – EYCCP 2025 Summer Film Showcase 🎬

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as the Eastside Youth Content Creators Program (EYCCP) celebrates the incredible work of its 2025 summer cohort!

Over the past eight weeks, 18 talented young creators have transformed ideas into cinematic magic—learning every step of the process from script to screen. Under the mentorship of industry professionals, they’ve written, directed, acted, edited, and produced original short films that showcase their creativity, vision, and voice.

Now, it’s time for them to take center stage.

📅 Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Doors open at 1:30 PM for refreshments & red carpet photos)
📍 Location: Carver Cultural Community Center, 226 N. Hackberry St., San Antonio, TX 78202
🎟 Admission: FREE (open to the public), Special VIP tickets & Donations are accepted.


Featured Student Films:
🎥 Illusion of Truth
🎥 Don't Be Fishy
🎥 Resist
🎥 Bad Luck Touch
🎥 How May I Help You?
🎥 Only the Strong
🎥 Indecisive Choices
🎥 Someone is Watching

✨ Why You Should Attend:

  • Be the first to watch the premieres of 8 original short films created entirely by youth.
  • Walk the red carpet and snap photos with the next generation of filmmakers.
  • Experience the power of storytelling and creativity in action.
  • Support local youth as they step into the spotlight and share their art with the community.

Come celebrate the future of San Antonio’s creative talent and witness the passion, hard work, and skill these young filmmakers have poured into their projects.


🎯 Let’s fill the theater and show these students that their voices matter.
Reserve your spot now and be part of this inspiring moment!



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EYCCP Spring Showcase 2025

Join us for a special Certificate Ceremony, Showcase, and Open House as we celebrate the incredible work of our Spring 2025 cohort!


FREE Event

📅  Saturday, April 12, 2025
⏰  2:00 – 5:00 PM
📍  122 Heiman St. Ste 200

      St. Paul Square Courtyard


The Eastside Youth Content Creators Program (EYCCP) is hosting a Certificate Ceremony, Showcase, and Open House to celebrate the achievements of our Spring 2025 students! 


This family-friendly event will feature live music performances, a special address from Councilman Jalen McKee Rodriguez, and a proud moment as students walk the stage to receive their certificates and creative kits.


Guests will enjoy food, interactive career vendors, on street level. While also exploring the EYCCP space upstairs. Attendees can watch exclusive content created by our students, highlighting their hard work and creativity.  


This event is more than a celebration—it’s an opportunity to highlight EYCCP’s mission, engage with the community, and inspire future young creators. Join us in recognizing the next generation of storytellers and digital artists!


Let’s make this an unforgettable experience together!

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EYCCP SHOWCASE

"EYCCP Winter Showcase"

Join us on Tuesday, December 17th, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm at the Carver Community Cultural Center - Jo Long Theatre for an inspiring evening at our EYCCP Showcase. Witness the creativity and talent of our students through five captivating short films and three innovative ads, all crafted with passion and dedication.

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PAST "EYCCP Summer Showcase"

Join us on Thursday, September 5th, 6:30-8:30PM at the Carver Community Center for an inspiring evening at our EYCCP Showcase. Witness the creativity and talent of our students through five captivating short films and three innovative ads, all crafted with passion and dedication.

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PAST "Women Forward" Art Exhibition

From Friday, July 7th to Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 immerse yourself in the vibrant world of contemporary art curated exclusively for this momentous occasion. Our talented lineup features four local San Antonio women artists who have woven their unique narratives into mesmerizing visual expressions. 

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We Need Your Help to Keep EYCCP

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as the Eastside Youth Content Creators Program

celebrates the incredible work of its          

2025 summer cohort!

Over the past eight weeks, 18 talented young creators have transformed ideas into cinematic magic—learning every step of the process from script to screen. Under the mentorship of industry professionals, they’ve written, directed, acted, edited, and produced original short films that showcase their creativity, vision, and voice.

Now, it’s time for them to take center stage!

Get Your Tickets Today!