BEACONSFIELD'S renowned National Film and Television School (NFTS) is joining forces with charity, Ghetto Film School (GFS), to offer world-class teaching to 18 underrepresented young Londoners.

This partnership will provide the students access to NFTS's superior equipment, resources, and instruction during a six-day activity-packed programme. 

The youth represent a variety of backgrounds, some of which are not commonly seen within the media and film industries.

In its fifth year of collaboration with GFS, the NFTS programme will allow students to direct, produce and shoot live projects, edit video and audio, and delve into wardrobe, props and animation workshops.

The GFS, established in 2000, is a highly regarded non-profit organisation aimed at educating, developing and celebrating the next generation of notable storytellers.

The charity has branches in New York City, Los Angeles, and London and prepares students for prominent film schools, universities, and professions in the creative sector.

GFS London (GFS LDN) introduced its Fellows programme in July 2020, an initiative led and founded by 20-year-old pilot programme graduate Tony Fernandes. Since its inception during the COVID-19 pandemic, GFS LDN has offered free-of cost-education and career development in the film industry to over a hundred young artists from across the metropolis. 

Tony Fernandes, Executive Director of GFS London, said: "NFTS is a world class institution with a long history and a truly impressive list of graduates.

"Our ongoing collaboration is a brilliant opportunity for our students to experience what NFTS has to offer - and for NFTS to meet the emerging talent coming through GFS London. NFTS are the best in the business at teaching storytelling and we’re industry leaders in sourcing young talent so it’s an excellent, mutually beneficial partnership."

NFTS, celebrating over five decades of excellence in creative education, is distinguished as one of the most respected film schools globally, attracting students from all corners of the world.

Its reputation precedes it, consistently ranking among The Hollywood Reporter’s top international film schools and acknowledged for teaching excellence and innovation. With the school and its graduates winning numerous awards, including 15 Oscars and over 165 BAFTAs.

Jon Wardle, Director of the National Film and Television School, added: "Ghetto Film School is a phenomenal organisation helping young people to realise their talents and unlocking the talent of tomorrow.

"This partnership, which has flourished over the years, reaffirms our commitment to collaborating with GFS. We are immensely proud to join forces once again with this incredible opportunity, aimed at educating and supporting the filmmakers of the future here at NFTS.”