onerace
globalfilmfoundation
Empowering our youth, one camera at a time.
The ONE RACE GLOBAL FILM Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by actor, director and writer Vin Diesel, with the mission of fostering the growth of diverse national and international voices in under-served communities within the global entertainment industry.
FILM PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS & INTENSIVES
Program Director, Irving Vincent, created an intensive one month film production program which provides students with the opportunity to create their own short film. The curriculum was modeled after NYU's high successful Media Workshop which helps low income students transition into the Tisch School of Film Production. The program was designed as part of the state wide HEOP program (Higher Education Opportunity Program). The Media Workshop was designed by Mr. Vincent under the visionary leadership of Dr. Param Chawla with the objective of increasing the number of diverse students in NYU's internationally renowned film program.
SHORTS
“I was raised in a way to believe that everyone has the potential to be extraordinary. That you have to believe in yourself, even if no one else does. I always try to inspire everyone around me to realize their dreams and to share their talents.”
As a struggling actor, Vin Diesel understood the need to own your own content and the importance of creating your own opportunities. He made Multi-Facial, an intensely personal yet powerfully universal character-study that caught the attention of director Steven Spielberg. This small film was the catalyst that opened the door for Vin and lead him on his journey towards international success and celebrity.