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Ghetto Film School Announces $5 Million Donation From MacKenzie Scott at Annual Fall Benefit


Ghetto Film School has received a $5 million donation from MacKenzie Scott, the highest individual gift to the organization in its 25-year history.

CEO Montea Robinson shared the news at the GFS Fall Benefit in Santa Monica, which honored Demi Moore, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Sean Wang. The benefit, presented by Sony and sponsored by Amazon MGM Studios and Disney, brought together leaders in the entertainment industry to support Ghetto Film School’s mission of educating, developing and celebrating the next generation of great storytellers. This year’s event, held at the home of Veronica and Brian Grazer, welcomed industry guests including director David O. Russell, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, Universal Pictures president Peter Cramer and actor Samara Weaving.

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