Los Angeles City College Foundation receives grants from the Golden Globe Foundation
The Los Angeles City College Foundation is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a generous $65,000 grant from the Golden Globe Foundation. This funding will provide fellowships to Cinema/TV and Journalism students, as well as production mini-grants to support student projects.
Supporting Diverse Students
The fellowships are designed to assist diverse students who demonstrate financial need, those at risk of leaving their programs due to economic challenges, and international students who bring unique perspectives to their work. Since 2011, over 280 fellowships have been awarded to LA City College students from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, women, immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, and international students. These fellowships help cover essential costs such as tuition, books, living expenses, and production supplies, ensuring that these students can achieve their educational goals.
Empowering Filmmakers
The production mini-grants are specifically aimed at supporting Cinema/Television students working on short films and documentaries. These grants help cover various production costs, including equipment, wardrobe, location permits, and transportation. “We’re honored to receive this grant from the Golden Globe Foundation. Our students in the Cinema/TV Department are talented, diverse filmmakers with amazing stories to tell. This funding empowers our students with the resources to share their voices through their films,” said Jen Vaughn, Cinema/TV Department Chair and Associate Professor of Cinema.
Enhancing Journalism
In the field of Journalism, the fellowships not only support students but also offer production mini-grants to enhance the quality of their work. These grants enable students to acquire advanced vocational tools such as mirrorless cameras, drones, and wireless microphones, ensuring they are well-prepared for the job market. “Students need next-level vocational tools to demonstrate to employers that they are prepared. The support of the Golden Globe Foundation will help students access critical tools for storytelling,” said Rhonda Guess, Professor of Journalism and Newspaper Adviser to the student-led award-winning publications, the Collegian and the Collegian Times.
Future Job Growth
According to Lightcast market data from a recent LA Economic Development Council’s Entertainment and Digital Media Regional Program Advisory report, employment in these fields is expected to grow by 25% from 2021 to 2028, with a forecast of over 7,000 new jobs per year in the Entertainment and Digital Media industries.
Continuing a Legacy of Support
The Los Angeles City College Foundation has benefited from the support of the Golden Globe Foundation and its predecessor, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, since 2011, including a gift for an endowment. “We are grateful to continue our partnership with the Golden Globe Foundation, which helps boost graduation rates and prepares a highly qualified, diverse workforce in both industries,” shared Dr. Lisa Nashua, Executive Director of the LACC Foundation.
This ongoing support plays a crucial role in the success of LA City College students, ensuring they have the resources they need to excel in their studies and future careers.
Established in 1968, LACC Foundation develops philanthropic support by working with donors and community partners to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for the students of LACC. LACCF develops and provides student services and financial support to increase college access and to enable college success for economically disadvantaged students and other historically underserved student groups.
About the Golden Globe Foundation
The Golden Globe Foundation was formed in 2023 following the sale of the Golden Globes to Eldridge Globes, LLC. The proceeds of that sale and existing resources of the organization allow the Foundation to continue a long history of entertainment-related charitable giving. The Foundation and its predecessor, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, have long supported a diverse range of nonprofit organizations assisting underserved communities, universities, and colleges, film restoration projects in the United States and overseas, and programs providing aid and assistance to journalists across the globe. Over the last three decades, the licensing fees from the Golden Globe Awards have enabled these organizations to make donations of more than $55 million to these charities.
About LACC Cinema/TV and LACC Journalism
The LACC Cinema/TV department was founded in 1969 and the LACC Journalism department was founded in 1929. Both departments emphasize hands-on instruction with industry tools and techniques, and training to prepare students to enter the workforce. Each year, nearly 20% of Cinema/TV students transfer to four-year schools, such as CSUN, CSULA, UCLA and USC. Many students receive their vocational certificates and transition directly into lifelong careers in the entertainment industry, adding new diverse voices to the field. LACC journalism students have transferred to USC, UCLA, UC Berkeley, various CSUs, University of New Mexico and more. The LACC newspaper and magazine have received prestigious awards for excellence and top prizes in video/broadcast reporting.