When Antoine Fuqua was filming Brooklyn’s Finest in Brownsville, he was impressed by the strong community he found in this impoverished section of Brooklyn. The people were very supportive of him and his work. He met many young filmmakers who lacked the resources to get their career started. In response to this, he founded the Fuqua Film Program.

Director Antoine Fuqua and Richard Gere on the set of "Brooklyn's Finest in Brownsville.

The Fuqua Film Program gives students the opportunity to write and direct their own short films. They are guided by mentors and have their productions staffed with working professionals. The program also provides speakers and trips to help educate the students about filmmaking.

The program has asked dvDepot to help find working professionals willing to work on the students’  films. We have a large database of freelancers and many of them enjoy working for non-profits. Hopefully, we’ll be able to help this admirable program. If you’re interested in helping as well, visit http://www.fuquafilmprogram.org.