AT&T and Revolt courts young ATL and LA filmmakers

AT&T and Ghetto Film School are looking for TEN EMERGING FILMMAKERS ages 18-24 to document
their experiences at the REVOLT LA & ATL Summits, where we will explore the intersection of media, hip
hop and technology.

​AWARDS AND PRIZES
● 5 ATL-based filmmakers and 5 LA-based filmmakers will be selected to join AT&T and Ghetto
Film School at the REVOLT Summit in their city.
● With hands-on training and mentorship from Ghetto Film School and special access and
connections made by AT&T, filmmakers will create a behind-the-scenes featurette about their
experience at the REVOLT Hip Hop Summit and also receive a $1,500 stipend paid by Ghetto
Film School.
● Finalists will be honorees at an exclusive industry dinner in Atlanta and Los Angeles.

RULES AND ADDITIONAL DETAILS
● Must be between the ages of 18-24.
● Must reside in Atlanta or Los Angeles.
● Must be a GFS Roster member to apply. Not a member? Join for free at:
https://www.ghettofilm.org/sign-up-here
● Only entries from individuals will be considered.
● The features produced by selected finalists will highlight the current evolving culture and
experience at the center of hip hop, technology and media in both cities with access, authenticity
and insight. Employing some elements of Reality TV / Cinema Verite style, the featurettes will
include observational footage, man-on-the-street interviews and 'confessionals'. GFS will work
with creators from concept development, to production, to post-production.

Applicants must submit a 60 second video sharing why you are interested in the intersection of
media, hip hop and tech.
● Ten semi-finalists will be chosen based on initial applications in each market.
● Semi-finalists will submit a synopsis and production plan for their featurette.
● A judging panel will select five finalists from each city to go into the lab based on originality of
their idea, interpretation of the theme, clarity of submitted document and project feasibility.

TIMELINE
● Applications accepted through August 22
● Finalists selected – September
● Atlanta – Pre-Production, training and AT&T Revolt Summit - September 11-14
● Los Angeles – Pre-Production, training and AT&T Revolt Summit - October 23-26

Apply at: https://www.ghettofilm.org/attrevoltsummit