Founded in 2021, the mission of Urban Scholar Film Academy is to share the communal & creative process of filmmaking with urban youth (14-18 years old) who reside within the City of Inglewood and surrounding communities.
Imhotep Coleman (Asst. Director–Scandal, Southland, 9-11 & The Bridge) is the creator of Urban Scholar Film Academy.He is a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Film Production Faculty at West Los Angeles College (2024 Alex Trebek Television Academy Legacy Fellow). Led by Mr. Coleman, with the support of industry professionals, our FREE hands-on program, involves a yearly cohort of 15-20 students, from the surrounding area, who learn the filmmaking process with South Los Angeles as a backdrop.
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“Before the program, I was greatly interested in the Film industry, but had limited experience in actually creating a film. Urban Scholars has allowed me to fully experience what it is like to work on a real production set. The program was an overall amazing opportunity for me to rotate between crew departments and see which roles fit me best when pursuing a career in the actual industry. I loved collaborating with real industry experts and my fellow peers, ultimately allowing us to produce our best work possible!”
11th Grade (2023-2024 Cohort)
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Urban Scholar Academy was selected for the Super Bowl LVI Legacy “Champions Live Here” Program. U.S.A. was one of 56 local-non-profit organizations recognized for making a transformative impact in underserved communities across the Los Angeles region.
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