Film2Future (F2F) is a professional-level filmmaking program for underserved youth across Los Angeles County with a mission to empower a new generation of diverse content creators. Film2Future provides filmmaking instruction to high school students at zero cost to students and their families. Film2Future removes all barriers to students’ participation, providing all equipment and supplies, free transportation, and when needed, even things such as food and clothing so that students are on a path to success. Film2Future’s programs are delivered
by more than 250 industry professionals who volunteer each year to share their expertise in support of students’ development. As students graduate high school, Film2Future works to facilitate their entry into the industry.To date, Film2Future has secured 130 jobs or internships for its alumni, covering all areas of the filmmaking industry, and students have received over $2 million in college scholarship awards.
The grant from the Golden Globe Foundation will support Film2Future in providing professional-level training to ensure that underserved diverse LA youth have access to careers in the film industry.