We are pleased to announce that Diana Dotter is starting in June as the new Executive Director of TheFilmSchool. It’s an exciting time for the school, now in our tenth year, as we kick off our summer classes and look to expand our offerings. Diana brings two decades of experience in entertainment media, marketing, and business strategy, as well as a passion for story. Outgoing Executive Director John Jacobsen will work closely with Diana to ensure a smooth transition. The change allows John more time for his own writing and directing. John will continue to teach for our signature 3-week intensive and other classes. Please join us in welcoming Diana, and also thanking John for all that he has done for the school.

ABOUT DIANA DOTTER

Diana Dotter is a senior creative leader with two decades of experience in entertainment media, marketing and business strategy.

As an accomplished entrepreneur Diana founded four startup companies including Vinda Media, a Seattle based company that creates innovative media, business and marketing strategies for organizations. She is also co-founder and past COO of Vast Entertainment, a Los Angeles based Development Company that fosters book-to-screen adaptations for film, television and web.

Diana Co-Produced the feature film: “Zaytoun”, which was chosen for Special Presentation at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, screened at The London Film Festival, AFI, The Jewish Film Festival and most recently SIFF. In addition, Diana recently Executive Produced the made for television/web comedy pilot, “Throw Me A Bone” and has co-created and developed a slate of 6 reality and 2 comedy shows for television with Los Angeles based producing partners.

She currently sits on the advisory board of Smrtfox, a Los Angeles based social media startup, where she provides product development, strategic planning and marketing guidance.

First things first, a huge thank you to everyone who entered the contest. Of the eighteen entries, only one could win the scholarship to this year’s Prodigy Camp. There were many excellent entries, so picking the winner was no easy task. Sometimes you just have to make the hard decisions though, and now that decision has been made.

It is our pleasure to present the winner of the 2013 YouTube scholarship to Prodigy Camp.

Drum roll please…

Eric Hanson – House of Psychos

Congratulations, Eric. We look forward to having you join us for Prodigy Camp. Condolences to those who didn’t win. We truly appreciate your participation in the contest.  Please enter again next year, or if you’re getting on in years, consider applying to our Three Week Intensive next year.

TheFilmSchool – one of the most unique and visionary film schools in the world – needs your help!

TheFilmSchool has partnered with The Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG program to raise awareness and money for scholarships to attend our unique program. Learn more about GiveBIG’s matching program here.

You can donate right now by clicking the button below,  but your dollar will go farther if you wait until GiveBIG day.

GiveBIG day is May 15th.  Mark your calendars!

TheFilmSchool’s multifaceted curriculum provides numerous highly challenging, specialized and inspiring programs for high school students and adults developed and taught by industry professionals.

Throughout the City of Seattle, TheFilmSchool also hosts numerous free public programs throughout the year, bringing talented film makers together in our community to enhance their “The play’s the thing” message.

Filmmakers from across the globe are coming to Seattle to attend this often life changing “bootcamp”, and its over 500 graduates are now getting major film deals, signing with agents, winning awards, and most importantly, telling powerful, well-crafted, and authentic stories!

Show your support for Seattle’s film community by giving big on May 15th.