We are a group of educators and students who share a love for storytelling and filmmaking.
We are a group of educators and students who share a love for storytelling and filmmaking.
Mission: Our mission is to educate, develop and celebrate the next generation of great American storytellers.
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Join us tomorrow at 6:30pm ET/PT to watch the 2019 National Geographic GFS LA International Thesis Film Project, "Cults: An Insider's Look at Bacchanalia", shot in Rome, followed by a Q&A panel with the student filmmakers, led by Peter Becker (President, Criterion Collection). RSVP now! https://rsvp.theworldsbest.events/0g461
Join us tomorrow at 6:30pm ET/PT to watch the 2019 National Geographic GFS NY International Thesis Film Project, "The Manuscript", shot in Rome, followed by a Q&A panel with the student filmmakers, led by Peter Becker (President, Criterion Collection). RSVP now! https://rsvp.theworldsbest.events/0g461
RSVP now and join us on Sunday, October 18th, at 6:30pm ET/PT for the Virtual Screening of the GFS + National Geographic 2019 International Thesis Films shot last year in Rome, Italy! Both finished films were scheduled to premiere in Spring of 2020. But due to the global pandemic and ensuing lockdown, the event was rescheduled to this coming Sunday night. We are so excited to be premiering these films with the support of National Geographic. Click here to RSVP! https://rsvp.theworldsbest.events/0g461
Join Us TONIGHT at 7pm ET, for a Special Virtual Premiere of our Short Film Challenge, presented by AT&T and WarnerMedia Here’s just a sneak peak of what our 10 AMAZING finalists, and their incredible shorts have in store for you! Join us tonight as we celebrate their work and announce the 3 Top Winners. RSVP NOW at https://gfsfilmcreditsvirtualpremiere.as.me/schedule.php
Meet our Film Credits Finalists - Highlighting our 18-21 year old storytellers: Congratulations to Alejandra Medina, Elliot Wright, Gabriel Oh, Sam Hadding, Joshua Williams and Ziyi Xu. Join us in celebrating these talented storytellers and their amazing stories! October 8! RSVP now at https://gfsfilmcreditsvirtualpremiere.as.me/schedule.php AT&T WarnerMedia
Meet our Finalists- Highlighting our 14-17 year old storytellers: Congratulations to Asha M., Jahna L., Andrew O., Samiksha T., Join us and celebrate these talented storytellers and their amazing stories, October 8! RSVP NOW- https://gfsfilmcreditsvirtualpremiere.as.me/schedule.php
After months of prep and a whirlwind week of shooting, production on the Erika Film Foundation Thesis Film, NEIGHBORS, came to an end in August. Every evening after filming, the crew held a meeting to review dailies and discuss ways to improve the next day's set. Our Fellows displayed amazing leadership on set - especially Writer and Director, Elisabeth Viel. We’re so grateful for our partnership with Erika Film Foundation which made the International Thesis Film Project possible, and for the guidance and expertise of everyone who helped us wrap this shoot safely and successfully. Our Fellows are excited to get started with post-production, and screen their work very soon! #film #covid19 #ghettofilmschool
For the Erika Film Foundation International Thesis Film shoot, NEIGHBORS, our GFS NY Fellows recreated a remote South-Korean countryside in New York with amazing attention to detail. The crew worked with a combination of natural and artificial light, and dressed the set with specific props and food to sharpen the authenticity of the film.
#film #covid19 #ghettofilmschool
Last month, our students made history by successfully and safely wrapping production on the Erika Film Foundation International Thesis Film Project, which included recreating a remote South-Korean country side for the film, NEIGHBORS, in New York. Click to read more about the International Thesis Film Project. https://www.ghettofilm.org/international-thesis-film
Last month, the GFS NY Fellows finished shooting the Erika Film Foundation International Thesis Film Project, NEIGHBORS. The short film was scheduled to shoot on location in South Korea this summer, but was canceled due to the pandemic and travel restrictions. However, with guidance from COVID compliance officers, and our invaluable partnership with Erika Film Foundation we were able to wrap production safely and successfully. Follow along for some highlights from the “Neighbors” shoot, and the incredible accomplishment of our student-led film crew.
In August, GFS LA Fellows successfully and safely finished shooting the Erika Film Foundation International Thesis Film Project, MODERN EDUCATION. Click to watch an interview with GFS LA Fellows for Spectrum News 1! https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-east/arts/2020/08/26/student-film-provides-sneak-preview-of-post-pandemic-production#
COVID testing, face masks are part of the on set protocol.
After months of prep and a whirlwind week of shooting, production on the Erika Film Foundation International Thesis Film, MODERN EDUCATION, came to an end last month. Every evening after filming, the crew held a meeting to review dailies and discuss ways to imp rove the next day's set. Our Fellows displayed amazing leadership on set - especially director Yeneca Kim, and Andrew Oh, the writer, editor, and script supervisor, Our students have learned and gained a lot from the experience of making a short film right now - especially the confidence that comes from accomplishing something that seemed impossible in the beginning. We’re so grateful for our partnership with Erika Film Foundation which made the International Thesis Film Project possible, and for the guidance and expertise of everyone who helped us wrap this shoot safely and successfully. Our Fellows are excited to get started with post-production, and screen their work very soon!
#film #covid19 #ghettofilmschool
Last month, our students made history by safely and successfully and safely wrapping production on the Erika Film Foundation International Thesis Film Project, MODERN EDUCATION, by recreating an elite South-Korean high school in Los Angeles. Click to read more about the International Thesis Film Project - https://www.ghettofilm.org/international-thesis-film
In August 2020, GFS LA Fellows finished shooting the Erika Film Foundation LA International Thesis Film Project, “MODERN EDUCATION”. The short film was scheduled to shoot on location in South Korea this summer, but was cancelled due to the pandemic and travel restrictions.
However with guidance from Reel Health monitors, Screen Actors Guild representatives, and our partners at The Erika Film Foundation we were able to safely and successfully wrap a week-long domestic shoot. Follow along for more highlights from the “Modern Education” shoot, and the incredible accomplishment of our student-led film crew!
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Welcome to the final week of the Ghetto Film School Film Credits Short Film Challenge! The deadline has been extended to Friday, September 4 at 8 pm PDT. There are less than 5 days to enter the Short Film Challenge, presented by AT&T and WarnerMedia , for a chance to be one of 10 finalists to win a $1K production award from Ghetto Film School and exclusive industry engagements. The Film Challenge is for youth 14-21 years old and we're asking: What does it feel like to be connected, right now? We're accepting short films up to 3 minutes long, that thematically and metaphorically explore that question. Narratives, documentaries, animations, TikTok, all visual formats are welcome. Share this among your network of young filmmakers who could benefit from the opportunity!
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Together with AT&T, WarnerMedia, and community partners nationwide, Ghetto Film School is shining the light on young people everywhere responding creatively ...
In 2018, after teaching a class at GFS LA, Ryan Coogler invited our entire class of Fellows to the Black Panther premiere. "It was an indescribable experience," said one of our alums, "To see how much care and effort was going into this film behind the scenes, made me understand how if you're an artist, you're doing the same thing regardless of what level you were working on - trying to tell the best story you can."
Chadwick Boseman was a shining example of creative excellence for our students to aspire to, a genuine talent who brought a generosity of spirit and purpose to his work that will inspire an entire generation of storytellers.
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RSVP at [email protected] to our Masterclass in Directing w/ Coodie + Chike w/ special guest moderator J. Ivy, Friday, 8.28 @ 6 pm EDT. AT&T WarnerMedia
These two innovators met when Coodie, a passionate Chicago-born storyteller, needed an artist, New Orleans-born Chike, to produce a trailer for Coodie’s documentary about Kanye West’s life, while accurately reflecting the African American culture. Their directing Masterclass will walk through three case stories in directing, starting with music video, Through the Wire, onto their 30x30 feature, Benji, and land with their recent award winning feature documentary, A Kid from Coney Island, the story of Stephon Marbury.
RSVP at [email protected] to our Masterclass in Editing with Emir Lewis, Thursday 8/27 @ 11 am EDT.
Having built an exceptional editing career, Emir Lewis recently made a successful entry into production, garnering an Emmy nomination for PBS' Pioneers of Thirteen. Emirʼs editing spans TV, film, and documentaries, receiving honors like the Sundance Grand Jury Prize and Cannes Camera DʼOr for SLAM, and a Peabody Award for "The Two Towns of Jasper". Emir continues to edit, produce and direct for a range of media projects while teaching at N.Y.U. & Brooklyn College. Emir will teach an intensive editing session for the Masterclass. AT&T WarnerMedia
RSVP at [email protected] to join our Masterclass with Barry Cole this Thursday 8/20 at 3 pm EDT.
Barry Cole and his company, Spot Music (est. 2001), stand at the threshold of where media meets media and technology. Spot Music is an independent consultation and music supervision firm with more than 80 film credits, including Sling Blade, American Psycho, Super Troopers, Talk To Me, Belly, Brown Sugar, Our Family Wedding, Roll Bounce, Beautyshop and Notorious. Cole consults globally and maintains SPOT Music to provide music supervision, publishing and transmedia production services to the entertainment industry.
Enter into the GFS Film Credits Short Film Challenge, presented by AT&T and WarnerMedia for a chance to win a $1K production award from Ghetto Film School and exclusive industry engagements! The challenge is open to youth Age 14-21 - share this competition with a young filmmaker you know. Visit filmcredit.org for more info.
We're proud to be featured in Comcast's 2020 Values Report, which details their longstanding commitment to connecting local communities with meaningful content and resources. Learn more here - https://comca.st/2zQRz5Z #DigitalInclusion #TechEquity
Our 2020 Values Report highlights some of the ways we are building, and rebuilding, stronger and more inclusive communities to make a positive difference.
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Happy Father’s Day from our Fellows, Roster Members, and GFS community. And a special shout out to the fathers on our Parent Council!
Last week, GFS and the Erika Film Foundation hosted the first ever GFS Virtual Table Reads where our students workshopped their original scripts with an incredible line-up of creative leaders. Here's a recap of the events! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFXCcJDxx-Y&t
We are immensely grateful to all the actors and panelists who gave their time and feedback to our students - Raúl Castillo, Rosalind Chao, John Cho, Carmen Cuba, Whitney Cummings, Kailtlyn Dever, Lucas Hedges, Barry Jenkins, Spike Jonze, Franklin Leonard, Eva Longoria, Marsai Martin, Janet Mock, Sandra Oh, Freida Pinto, David O. Russell, Xavier F. Salomon, Christian Slater, Lulu Wang, and Alfre Woodard.
Thank you to our key partner, Erika Film Foundation, for their tremendous support and leadership, without which none of this would’ve been possible. We also wanted to shout out our indispensable partnership with The Frick Collection in the creation of The Frick Film Project, and AT&T support for the Virtual Table Reads.
Thank you all, for celebrating the next generation of storytellers!
On June 9th and June 11th, 2020, Ghetto Film School (GFS) and The Erika Film Foundation hosted the first-ever GFS Virtual Table Reads, where our students wor...
Happy Mother's Day from our Fellows, Roster Members, and GFS community. And a special shout out to the mothers on our Parent Council!
Ghetto Film School is joining this global day of giving to raise funds for our young artists. 100% of funds raised go towards supporting their education and career development opportunities. Click to donate: https://www.classy.org/give/166002/#!/donation/checkout
#GivingTuesdayNow #GivingTuesday
Are you in the middle of interviewing and job hunting right now? Join us on Wednesday, May 6th at 3pm PST/ 6pm EST for some clarity and new ideas! This webinar, ‘Job Searching in a Bad Economy’, in partnership with EntertainmentCareers.net, will feature Founder and CEO, Brad Hall. Tune in for a great discussion about everything from retooling your resume to peer-based networking and self care. Sign up here! ---> http://tiny.cc/0udznz
For the GFS Virtual Speaker Series, our Fellows had an incredible class with Justin Simien (Creator & Executive Producer, ‘Dear White People’, Netflix) where he answered students’ questions about everything from the writing process to diversity in the industry. Check out more highlights on the Ghetto Film School YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdQzDXmDJpU&t=19s
As part of the GFS Virtual Speaker Series, where we host a series of guest classes using Zoom, we were lucky enough to have Joe Pichirallo (veteran studio executive producer of 'Madoff' & 'The Grim Sleeper') share his knowledge and the fundamentals of Creative Producing for our current NY & LA Fellows and alumni!
#GFS #GhettoFilmSchool #Zoom #Springbreak #FilmMaking #RemoteLearning #CreativityConnects
As part of our remote learning Fellows program, Fion Sin, a NY Fellow of the Class of 2022, created an experimental short film as a creative response to the present moment.
Fion is also developing a script in preparation for the annual GFS Frick Film Project, receiving daily feedback from peers and staff.
#GFS #GhettoFilmSchool #Storytellers #Filmschool #FilmMaker #StudentShort #FrickCollection #Remotelearning #CreativityConnects
The GFS Fellows who participated in the NatGeo Rome Thesis Film last summer created a special video to send words of support and gratitude to our partners at Istituto Luce Cinecittà and Image Hunters.
We want to express our deepest condolences for the incredibly difficult challenges that the people of Italy are facing right now.
We are all looking forward to a day not too far away when we can rise from this crisis, and come together again in celebration of great storytelling around the world! ❤️ 🇮🇹 ❤️
We are grateful that programs like IRIS IN continue remotely with our partner Erika Film Foundation so we can help support our students during this challenging time.
TOMORROW! LAST CHANCE for young filmmakers to apply for ReImagining the Future Film Award! Visit https://www.ghettofilm.org/reimaginingthefuture
#gfs #storytellers #springbreak #protopia #reimaginingtgefuture #create
2 days left to apply for ReImagining the Future Film Award! Visit https://www.ghettofilm.org/reimaginingthefuture
#gfs #storytellers #springbreak #protopia #reimaginingtgefuture #create
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Joe Hall founded Ghetto Film School (GFS) to educate, develop and celebrate the next generation of great American storytellers. Through his leadership, GFS opened The Cinema School in September 2009 — a select-admissions NYC public institution that is the nation’s first film high school. Both are located in the South Bronx neighborhood where Joe has lived and worked for the last 22 years. Since that time, more than 500 students have participated in GFS programs and workshops, coming from all areas of New York City to our South Bronx training facilities for hands-on production and cinema studies courses.
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Last month, the GFS NY Fellows finished shooting the Erika Film Foundation International Thesis Film Project, NEIGHBORS. The short film was scheduled to shoot on location in South Korea this summer, but was canceled due to the pandemic and travel restrictions. However, with guidance from COVID compliance officers, and our invaluable partnership with Erika Film Foundation we were able to wrap production safely and successfully. Follow along for some highlights from the “Neighbors” shoot, and the incredible accomplishment of our student-led film crew.
For the GFS Virtual Speaker Series, our Fellows had an incredible class with Justin Simien (Creator & Executive Producer, ‘Dear White People’, Netflix) where he answered students’ questions about everything from the writing process to diversity in the industry. Check out more highlights on the Ghetto Film School YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdQzDXmDJpU&t=19s
As part of our remote learning Fellows program, Fion Sin, a NY Fellow of the Class of 2022, created an experimental short film as a creative response to the present moment. Fion is also developing a script in preparation for the annual GFS Frick Film Project, receiving daily feedback from peers and staff. #GFS #GhettoFilmSchool #Storytellers #Filmschool #FilmMaker #StudentShort #FrickCollection #Remotelearning #CreativityConnects
The GFS Fellows who participated in the NatGeo Rome Thesis Film last summer created a special video to send words of support and gratitude to our partners at Istituto Luce Cinecittà and Image Hunters. We want to express our deepest condolences for the incredibly difficult challenges that the people of Italy are facing right now. We are all looking forward to a day not too far away when we can rise from this crisis, and come together again in celebration of great storytelling around the world! ❤️ 🇮🇹 ❤️
We are so excited to officially announce the 10 filmmakers of the Deutsche Bank Frieze Los Angeles Film Award: Danielle Boyd, Mya Dodson, Michelle Jihyon Kim, Nabeer Khan, Silvia Lara, Alima Lee, Timothy Offor, Toryn Seabrooks, Noah Sellman and Nicole L. Thompson. 10 Emerging filmmakers were selected to complete an intensive three month program with GFS to compete against one another in developing a 2-min short film reflecting Los Angeles’ vibrant art, culture and social landscape. The films will be screened at the Paramount Pictures Theater throughout the fair, February 14-16, 2020. http://bit.ly/34HHlOF @deutschebank #FriezeLA #FriezeWeek #FriezeLAFilmAward
"It felt like 10 years of filmmaking put into one week." -Alejandro Ayala, GFS Alumnus on his Thesis Project filmed in Rome, Italy. Support our storytellers' participation in GFS programs by donating today: (bit.ly/35AO3az) #gfs #storytellers #filmmaker
The deadline for the AT&T #REVOLTSummit Creator Incubator has been extended to AUGUST 28TH! 5 ATL & 5 LA filmmakers will receive specialized training & mentorship, $1,500 stipend paid by #GFS and a once in a lifetime experience at the 2019 @revoltsummit in their city. Apply here: bit.ly/2Z109K9 @ATTimpact #dreaminblack #att
Are you a filmmaker looking for an opportunity to launch your career? Submit your 60 second video for a chance to be recruited for this year's REVOLTSummit in partnership with AT&T and Ghetto Film School. Apply for the AT&T REVOLT Summit Creator Incubator at https://www.ghettofilm.org/attrevoltsummit
We are excited to announce the #EMERGE8! The semi-finalists for the #EMERGE Filmmaking Lab are: Alejandra Araujo Danielle Boyd Phillip Yaw Domfeh Grace Kim Chelsea Odufu Luis G. Santos Jr. Lexx Truss Tonia Tyler Thanks to everyone who applied to the lab!
Applications are OPEN for the Fellows Program! If you're in high school and want to learn filmmaking, visit our website and join today.
Meet Karla, an alumna who directed her first film at age 17 on-location in Spain. Support young artists and storytellers like her at GFS and give today! http://www.ghettofilm.org
Meet Joanne, whose son Andrew is a Ghetto Film School alum. At GFS, Andrew learned everything about storytelling through film, and had the access and opportunities to lead the pack of future filmmakers in college and beyond. Give today and your donation will be matched: https://www.crowdrise.com/ghetto-film-school-la
Donate today to support young storytellers like Keith & Kyra, who through a special partnership with The Frick Collection took private lessons with Chief Curator Xavier Salomon and shot a film inside the museum: https://www.crowdrise.com/ghetto-film-school-la
Meet Simone, a GFS LA Fellow. Simone joined Ghetto Film School LA when she was 15, and had the incredible opportunity to shoot a film in Tokyo. This is her story - watch, share & donate! https://www.crowdrise.com/ghetto-film-school-la
Today on #givingtuesday we're launching Meet Ghetto Film School, our holiday video series. Each week through the end of the year, you'll meet our students, alumni and their parents, as they share the impact GFS and filmmaking has had on their lives. Meet Mica, a parent whose children had the opportunity with GFS to shoot a short film in Shanghai. Watch, share & donate!
Did you miss #TheRoster's networking event in June? Sign up at ghettofilm.org/theroster to stay in the loop! #film #networking #media #nyc
Have you met the #NoSmokeSquad ? Go meet the rest of the squad in our PSA with Warner Bros. Entertainment #DigitalBodega : http://ow.ly/SZRh30079TC
Hey LA! Head over to the Bentonville Film Festival VUDU Distribution Lounge for a screening of the 2015 thesis 'Demon's gate' at 5pm.
Smoking isn’t glamorous. Life is. Don’t trade precious years of your life for smoking. Join @eifoundation and @warnerbrosent to help start an important conversation about the dangers of youth tobacco use. Thank you Alessia Cara for allowing us to use 'Seventeen' to get a message across. #DigitalBodega #DontMissAThing Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1WgeqJD
"El Coche Rojo" is now on our Youtube page! Head over and watch! http://ow.ly/10ssXa #ElCocheRojo
Apply now, and you can become a GFS Fellow! There is only ONE month till the #GFSLA fellowship program deadline! Check out the GFS LA website for the application and more! http://www.ghettofilm.org/gfs-la/
We are excited for the world premiere of Demon's Gate, the 2015 GFS LA Fellows Thesis Film, tonight at the Hammer Museum in LA. Check out the trailer below!
Behind the scenes footage of the GFS Thesis Film, "Progress of Love" while shooting on location in the Bronx.
A behind the scenes look at "Progress of Love" - Written/Produced by Gabby Martinez and Directed by Marcus Owens
GFS Fellows started shooting the thesis film, "Progress of Love" at The Frick! #ProgressofLove #FrickCollection
A pause in production for an on set tambourine performance...
