Developing the Next Generation of Filmmakers
We Bring Diverse Stories to Life
About Us
Our Mission
Filmmakers for Tomorrow Foundation (FFTF) is a community-focused nonprofit organization that provides young aspiring filmmakers with experiential learning and mentorship opportunities in film and media. FFTF's mission is to encourage and support diverse artistic and cinematic expression of American life among young filmmakers. Since 2008, FFTF has been developing the next generation of local filmmakers ages 16-25 and showcasing their talents through youth-led film projects.
Please Note: All of our activities are currently on hold. We will determine how to move forward post-pandemic. Check back for updates.
FFTF Summer Film Projects
Our summer interns participate in a 5-week volunteer film program focused on storytelling through film and media. FFTF interns gain hands-on experience producing film and media projects while participating in screenwriting, video production, and editing workshops. Our interns work with a team of FFTF producers, mentors, actors, and volunteers to produce a film and/or media project . FFTF films and media projects have been screened at the Our City Film Festival, Rosebud Film Festival, BronzeLens Film Festival, and Smithsonian African American Film Festival.
"Little Light" Music & Campaign Video
FFTF's Summer Film Project "Little Light" features Linda Diaz, Founder & CEO of the 501c3 non profit Lauryn's Law and Kimberly Fleming, President & CEO of the David J. Cobb Foundation. Linda and Kimberly shared with us the tragic stories of Lauryn (Linda's daughter) and David (Kimberly's son) and their respective battles with depression and ultimate deaths by suicide.
Through their organizations, Linda and Kimberly now advocate and provide support to other families and youth in crisis. FFTF's aspiring filmmakers created the "Little Light" Music & Campaign Video to help share their stories and bring greater awareness to advocacy and resources for teen suicide prevention.
For national and local teen suicide prevention resources, please visit: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org, www.laurynslaw.org, and www.djcfoundation.org.