What's Happening

Success Stories

Veterans Turned Journalists: GGF Funding Powers MVJ’s Life-Changing Mentorship Program

Military Veterans in Journalism (MVJ) is helping veterans build meaningful careers in the news industry, thanks in part to the Golden Globe Foundation’s ongoing support. MVJ, a nonprofit professional association dedicated to empowering military veterans in media, connects aspiring journalists with seasoned reporters through its formalized mentorship program. This program pairs each veteran with three […]

Read More

Success Stories

From NFMLA to PBS: Golden Globe Foundation–Backed Program Helps Documentary Reach National Audiences

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) champions emerging and diverse filmmakers and storytellers from around the world, providing a platform for them to be recognized, share their work with audiences, and connect with industry professionals. Through year-round programming, NFMLA helps next-generation filmmakers gain insight into distribution, production, and representation while building valuable relationships to further their careers. […]

Read More

Success Stories

From Mindanao to Movie Sets: Golden Globe Foundation Grant Helps LACC Filmmaker Debbie Su Land Dream Internship with David Zucker

Los Angeles City College Cinema/TV student Debbie Su is living her dream after her Golden Globe Foundation–funded short film caught the attention of ‘Airplane!’ director David Zucker—who she’s now interning for. Born and raised in the Philippines, I was the daughter of a pastor in a small church in Northern Mindanao. My parents fostered a […]

Read More

Success Stories

LA Press Club: Foot in the Door Fellowship Testimonials

The Los Angeles Press Club exists to support, promote, and defend quality journalism in Southern California. Its task is to encourage journalists by involving the public in recognizing such journalism, with the belief that a free press is crucial to a free society. In addition, the Los Angeles Press Club provides a place for journalists, […]

Read More

Success Stories

Golden Globe Foundation–Funded Student Films Qualify for Oscar and BAFTA Consideration

Three short films produced by Santa Monica College students in the Golden Globe Foundation–supported Film 33: Making the Short Film class have been accepted into the prestigious LA Shorts International Film Festival, qualifying them for Oscar and BAFTA consideration. The selected works—“Ends and Means”, “Fear and Tremble”, and “No Return”—were created in a professional filmmaking environment under the guidance […]

Read More

Success Stories

The American Dream: From Bangladesh to Hollywood

Los Angeles City College (LACC) closed out the academic year with its annual scholarship ceremony on May 20 at the LACC Student Union, where students came together to be recognized for their hard work and achievements with Scholarship Award certificates. Mahadi Hasan Shawon was awarded a Golden Globe Foundation Fellowship in Cinema/TV for his exceptional […]

Read More

Success Stories

Golden Globe Foundation Equity in Journalism Fellowship: Vicky Pineda

Vicky Pineda, class of 2024, was a Cal State University Dominguez Hills Golden Globe Foundation Equity in Journalism Fellow who produced a multi-media project on Misrepresentation of Latinas in Sports Journalism. Since graduation, she started a podcast called “Poquito D’ Todo, a little bit of everything,” with three other Latinx student graduates from the Journalism […]

Read More

Success Stories

A Place Called Home: Lights, Camera, Transformation in South LA

A Place Called Home witnessed a profound transformation this past summer as a dozen youth from South LA evolved from shy beginners to confident filmmakers during our intensive six-week film program, BeKind Rewind. Under Digital Media Specialist Jahcobie Cosom’s expert guidance, these young creators discovered their artistic voices through an immersive summer filmmaking journey that […]

Read More

Success Stories

CSUN: Sundial Students Win Big at ACP Conference

CSUN’s student-run publication, The Sundial, earned 22 awards during the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) Spring National College Media Conference held in Long Beach at the Hyatt Regency in March.  The Sundial, founded in 1957, won first place in the Best Documentary and Special Issue/Section categories at the California College Media Association (CCMA) Awards, in which 74 […]

Read More

Success Stories

Spotlight on Impact: The 2025 Sundance Screenwriters Lab

This January, the Golden Globe Foundation proudly supported the Sundance Institute’s Screenwriters Lab—an intimate and immersive weeklong experience held at the Sundance Resort just before the Festival. Led by Artistic Directors Scott Frank and Jessie Nelson, the Lab brought together emerging screenwriters and accomplished advisors for a transformative period of deep creative work. Set against […]

Read More

Success Stories

ManifestWorks: From Homeless to Hollywood

Gabriel grew up in East Los Angeles, the oldest of four in a hard-working Mexican-American family. Life wasn’t easy, and at one point, he was homeless, living out of his car, struggling to find stability while losing hope. Then his brother introduced him to ManifestWorks — and everything changed. Through the program, Gabe gained the […]

Read More

Grantee News

Los Angeles City College Closes 2024–25 Academic Year with Scholarship Ceremony, Film Festival

Los Angeles City College (LACC) wrapped up the academic year with its annual scholarship ceremony at the LACC Student Union on May 20. Students gathered to receive Scholarship Award certificates recognizing their achievements. Golden Globe Foundation Chief Executive Officer Gregory P. Goeckner was in attendance as the Foundation’s Cinema/TV and Journalism Fellowship Awards were presented […]

Read More