Los Angeles Fellows Program

The Ghetto Film School Los Angeles Fellows Program is a free filmmaking program for high school students in Los Angeles, run by the nonprofit Ghetto Film School (GFS). It is a 20-month course in immersive filmmaking and creative producing. Fellows learn from working media makers and industry professionals. They visit live film sets and studios during the program. Fellows premiere their films at theaters and travel internationally to produce an original thesis film. The program also provides college application advising and test prep support. Fellows get help entering the industry through opportunities at media and creative companies. There is no cost to take part. Ghetto Film School was founded in 2000 and also runs Fellows programs in New York and London.

Incoming applicants are between the ages of 14 and 18. No prior filmmaking experience is required. GFS says applications will reopen in January, and interested students can join the program's mailing list to hear when they open.