About GFS
Ghetto Film School (GFS) is an award-winning non-profit founded in 2000 to educate, develop and celebrate the next generation of great storytellers.
With locations in New York City, Los Angeles and London, GFS is the most elite and inclusive film academy in the world, equipping students for top universities and careers in the creative industries through two tracks: an introductory education program for secondary school students and early-career support for alumni and young professionals. GFS annually serves over 8,000 individuals, 14-34 years of age.
The Fellows Programme
Students complete a 30-month university-level pre-
professional immersion in cinematic storytelling and production training. The Fellows Programme is completely free of charge for all students, with food and travel expenses covered.
Students receive instruction from leading filmmakers and industry professionals, including well known Directors, Writers and Cinematographers. Each year, our students visit live sets, studios and screen their top films at prestigious venues.
Our Partners
GFS LDN is supported by Sister Pictures, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Wieden + Kennedy, Mulberry Academy Shoreditch, and The National Film and Television School (NFTS)
GFS LDN Student Testimonials
Rachel Akinola
Akporyinrin Pinneh
Rachel Akinola
I’ve loved my GFS experience so far, I’ve been able to work across 7 different crew roles and get a good overview of the industry as a whole. I really enjoyed writing The Problem with Black Pete with the support of GFS staff and really appreciate having the opportunity to go to Amsterdam and direct it. I gained invaluable on-set experienc
I’ve loved my GFS experience so far, I’ve been able to work across 7 different crew roles and get a good overview of the industry as a whole. I really enjoyed writing The Problem with Black Pete with the support of GFS staff and really appreciate having the opportunity to go to Amsterdam and direct it. I gained invaluable on-set experience and more confidence to pursue
a career as a writer/director.
Ruben Cabral
Akporyinrin Pinneh
Rachel Akinola
Working at Wieden+Kennedy has been enlightening. It’s an environment that encourages pushing the mind to its creative limits. In such a short time, I have made work based on learning the basics of advertising and starting a podcast. GFS helped me by giving me the necessary skills and experiences to apply my abilities and it also got my f
Working at Wieden+Kennedy has been enlightening. It’s an environment that encourages pushing the mind to its creative limits. In such a short time, I have made work based on learning the basics of advertising and starting a podcast. GFS helped me by giving me the necessary skills and experiences to apply my abilities and it also got my foot in the door of Wieden+Kennedy through its industry 101 programme.
Akporyinrin Pinneh
Akporyinrin Pinneh
Akporyinrin Pinneh
I joined GFS hoping to learn what it takes to make a film and I’ve found a place that has given me a voice as a filmmaker. During the programme, I got to try a plethora of activities, from sound design to scriptwriting and directing. I was able to hone my skills and find where my passions truly lie, screenwriting. With GFS, I’ve
developed
I joined GFS hoping to learn what it takes to make a film and I’ve found a place that has given me a voice as a filmmaker. During the programme, I got to try a plethora of activities, from sound design to scriptwriting and directing. I was able to hone my skills and find where my passions truly lie, screenwriting. With GFS, I’ve
developed my confidence and ability to pitch my opinions to others, as well as work creatively in a team.