The Young Filmmakers Program strives for excellence in its abilities to teach some of the leading innovations in the entertainment industry, as well as lead each student down a new path of hope. Most importantly the Young Filmmakers Program encourages young people in today's society to become pro-active in taking responsibility for their future.

The Young Filmmakers Program was created as an outreach program for students ages 12-18 that have a sincere interest in pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. There are children in this country, regardless of race, ethnic background, or creed that need guidance, a chance to discover their passions, their reasons for being, in ways that aren't self-destructive but in ways that foster hope. Hope for a future... their future.

To date, we have successfully completed a program, which partnered up with Art Shares LA www.artsharela.org and the Los Angeles Probation Department, to work with youth from East LA.

This six-week course taught creative writing and self-expression, mixed with filmmaking skills. The outcome to this program was a student produced Public Service Announcement that has the message of anti-violence and having respect to fellow citizens.

Through the World Trust Network, it is our dream to empower young people to have their voices heard through the power of video and media. Our social network will engage them in conversation and co-creative adventures. Youth will be empowered to realize their dreams and know there are many options at their fingertips, other than dropping out of school, joining gangs, or staying in the cycle of probationary status.

Scenes from PSA shoot in Downtown LA