Bungo started his budding film career by documenting Hal Roach Studio productions. “I loved doing the research,” said Bungo. 

She especially enjoyed featuring the silent movies this year, noting that body language and other nonverbal communication masterfully tell the story.

"I hated silent films, but now I appreciate them and find talking movies foreign," Escalera said with a smile.

Guests will encounter tales in visual and performing arts as they follow the yellow brick road celebrating a century of iconic Culver City movies and television shows.   

Student art will complement interpretive cinematic artwork while musicians and actors engage guests.

"We'll be honoring many cultures and identities, and there will be something for everyone," Escalera said.

Experience 100 years of Culver City cinema map by Escalera, featuring glitz, glamour, glory & gold in 100 points of filmmaking along the Screenland 5K route. The map also features the Heart of Screenland's iconic film history in 100 scenes of movie lore for the Culver City Centennial Celebration in 2017 and another section for the 2024 race to honor underrepresented talent in films of the past century.