The mission of the Glendale Community College Film, Television and Media Arts Department is to inspire students to craft compelling stories that reflect their diverse perspectives and to communicate meaningfully through the universal language of cinema. The FTVM department commits to providing professional equipment and engaged quality instruction that is affordable, accessible, and equitable while advancing students to succeed in their chosen career path.
Glendale Community College is proud to be America’s #1 community college for upward mobility, with two-thirds of its credit students being low-income individuals. GCC is recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution and the FTVM department takes pride in its gender-diverse student body, with half of its students identifying as female.
FTVM productions involve students serving as key crew members, including producers, directors, screenwriters, cinematographers, sound recordists, and editors. Students are invited into a supportive community where they can take risks and challenge themselves as they gain practical training in the field.
This year, the Golden Globe Foundation’s generosity will fund FTVM student productions, giving voice to the diverse stories of its students. Furthermore, the foundation will offer twelve scholarships directly to FTVM students, helping offset the costs associated with pursuing a film education.
