Ghetto Film School (GFS) is a nonprofit organization offering practical experience to aspiring filmmakers.[1][2] Founded in 2000 by Joe Hall, a former social worker from the Bronx, GFS has locations in New York City, Los Angeles, and London.[3][4]
The organization has a 30-month filmmaking curriculum, free to high school students who attend on Saturdays and during the summer.[4] GFS also has a Roster Program which connects its alumni to industry contacts.[4] According to the school, it serves 8,000 individuals annually.[5][2] Many GFS graduates go on to work in the film business.[4]
Leadershipedit
Its current CEO is alumna Montea Robinson, who was appointed in 2022.[2][6] The board includes many industry professionals such as Peter Cramer, James Murdoch, Lee Daniels, and Abby Pucker.[7]
^"Ghetto Film School Inc". ProPublica. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
^ abcLang, Brent (March 24, 2022). "Montea Robinson Promoted to CEO of Ghetto Film School (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
^Holson, Laura M. (October 5, 2018). "Ghetto Film School Trains Its Lens on Hollywood's Diversity Problem". New York Times. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
^ abcdBotello, Camille (August 30, 2023). "The Bronx's Ghetto Film School: Where 'story is the heart of everything'". Bronx Times. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
^"About Us | Our Mission". Ghetto Film School. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
^"GFS Staff". Ghetto Film School. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
^Haring, Bruce (February 12, 2021). "Abby Pucker Added To Ghetto Film School Board Of Directors". Yahoo News. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
^Complex, Valerie (November 10, 2023). "The Dolby Institute x Ghetto Film School Announce Winners Of The New Voices. New Visions. Competition". Deadline. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
^"Hispanic filmmakers with Ghetto Film School celebrate love for culture through art of storytelling". ABC7 New York. October 13, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
^"Establishing Shot". Red Bull. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
^Cordero, Rosy (June 16, 2022). "Universal Studio Group Reteams With Ghetto Film School To Host 'USG University' FYC Showcase". Deadline. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
May 12, 2024
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