LOS ANGELES
FELLOWS PROGRAM
GFS LA has deferred our Fellows Program to 2026
You may have already heard the news: Ghetto Film School has solidified a new partnership with a sister organization to support one another moving forward via shared expertise and resources. In light of this, we will be making some structural changes to the Fellows Program curriculum. Because just like the brilliant artists that walk through our doors, we aim to grow and change with the world around us.
That’s why, just for this calendar year, GFS LA is deferring our recruitment process. What this means is that we will not be accepting a new class this summer, and will reopen applications in Spring 2026.
We do this because we want Ghetto Film School to continue delivering relevant, world-class programming geared towards the modern entertainment industry, alongside training that benefits our students across real world settings, enabling them to build their dream careers.
In the meantime, you will still find relevant updates on our operations and current Fellows via this website, our on any of our social media handles. We look forward to sharing what we have in store for the future.
The Program
In this visual storytelling course for high school students, Fellows receive more than 1,000 hours of immersive, college-level training over 30 months.
Courses cover both the art and business of cinematic storytelling and production training while preparing and guiding Fellows to advance their education at top universities.
The Program is free of charge for all students, and features instruction from leading filmmakers and industry experts, visits to live sets and studios, and international travel experiences.
Fellows screen their films at prestigious venues, receive college application advising and test prep support, and internship placement at top media and creative companies. Transport and meals are covered throughout.
The Students
Incoming applicants are between the ages of 14 and 18. No prior filmmaking experience is required.
