Revilla Films Collaborates with Middletown Public Schools to Bring Hands-On Video Production to Legacy Academy Students
Updated: Oct 4
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — October 3, 2026 — Students at Middletown Public Schools’ Legacy Academy are gaining valuable, hands-on experience in video production through an ongoing collaboration with Revilla Films, a Connecticut-based video production company.
During the months of September and October, Legacy Academy students participated in a series of Video Production and Communication Workshops led by Luis G. Revilla, founder and producer of Revilla Films, along with Cathy Montano, a Connecticut communications professional and journalist.
The workshops gave students an opportunity to explore the creative and technical processes involved in producing video content. Rather than simply learning about video production from a textbook, students were able to engage directly with the concepts, ask questions, participate in activities, and gain insight from professionals with experience in video production, media, and communications.
Revilla Films has previously collaborated with Middletown Public Schools on a number of video projects, making this latest initiative another opportunity to build upon that relationship while introducing students to professional video production.
Throughout the workshops, students demonstrated enthusiasm and curiosity as they explored video production, communication, storytelling, and the different elements involved in creating media content. The sessions encouraged students to think creatively, communicate effectively, and understand how video can be used to share ideas, experiences, and stories.
For Revilla, working with students also reflects the educational side of his work in the video production industry.
“It is exciting to see students become engaged in the creative process and begin to understand how their ideas can be transformed into meaningful video projects,” said Revilla. “These experiences allow students to explore skills that they can continue developing both inside and outside the classroom.”
Montano also brought her background in journalism and communications to the workshops, helping students understand the importance of effective communication when developing video projects.
The September and October workshops are part of a series of sessions designed to give Legacy Academy students continued exposure to video production and communications. As the program continues, students will have additional opportunities to develop their skills and apply what they have learned through practical projects.
Middletown Public Schools expressed its appreciation for Revilla Films and the professionals involved in the workshops, highlighting the students’ enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to learn.
The collaboration demonstrates how partnerships between schools and local video production professionals can provide students with opportunities to explore creative fields while developing practical communication and production skills.
For the Legacy Academy students, the workshops are more than an introduction to cameras and video production. They are an opportunity to discover how their voices, ideas, and creativity can be transformed into compelling video projects.
Revilla Films looks forward to continuing its collaboration with Middletown Public Schools and other school districts, supporting students as they continue learning, creating, and developing their skills in video production.