you shot 14 clips. reporter: the result, real world hands-on experience. they just looked at her. i got to direct a commercial today. i love to film and edit and the school gave me what i wanted to do. reporter: why is that good to be doing in high school? because there s no real practice you can get with this anywhere else. i m so lucky to be here. reporter: g star students have worked on more than 50 motion pictures along with dozens of commercials, videos, and productions like this one by digital domain. the eight-time academy award winning visual effects company known for movies like titanic and tron. you can check talent. reporter: commercial director annika kaeilan says it s a great partnership. i was very impressed.