"If you are someone interested in making a film," filmmaker and Boston public school teacher Logan Jones says, "the most important step is building a team that you can trust to help you get the job done. Shooting is a lot of time and money, so it is important that you have a group of people around who understand the process and take their role in the productions seriously. Making a film is a dream. By that I mean it is an undertaking that, at times, seems to be larger than life. The biggest thing is that you and your team believe in the project and are committed to making your dream come true. There are a lot of ways to cut cost. Generally, we found that people are willing to lend you their home, or car, or clothes, or business for a day or two if you ask and tell them that it's for a film. Never underestimate people's generosity. Don't be afraid to ask for things that you need. A couple other ways that we cut cost are using amateur actors/actresses and trying to be as focused and efficient as possible on set. This means a lot of planning and preparation by the director and producers before you get to set. Time is money, and when creating a film, you never have enough of either."

"Two amazing programs for Boston students to get involved in are Youth Design and the YMCA's My Summer in the City arts and culture initiative," says filmmaker and Boston public school teacher Logan Jones. "Both programs provide students with summer jobs in the arts and mentorship that they can use to bring positive change to their communities. Beyond Measure is looking forward to starting our own program to mentor and teach students film during the school year and throughout the summer. We are looking forward to starting our film academy, hopefully in the very near future."

"I think that mentor is a big word," says filmmaker and Boston public school teacher Logan Jones. "A lot of people feel like they don't have the time, or that a young man or woman wouldn't be interested in learning about them and what they do for a living. I think that this is a misconception. Mentorship can be as simple as an occasional check-in, or meal, or hug, or conversation. Reach out and share what you know about life with a young man or woman who is searching for answers. I think you will find that your effort will carry them a long way."

"I would like to officially invite everyone out to see our film The Last Shot that was recently selected into the Boston International Film Festival," says filmmaker and Boston public school teacher Logan Jones. "It will premiere on April 16th, 2011, from 3 to 5 pm at Loews AMC Boston Common 19. We are inviting the community to come out in full force to celebrate this honor with us."