WJSFF helps develop the next generation of bold new voices by creating access, inclusion and diversity for historically underrepresented artists through our Arts & Education initiatives.
Arts & Education
Program Spotlight
The AFI Conservatory and the Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation (WJSFF) have partnered to create the Young Women in Film intensive. The eight-week filmmaking workshop teaches 45 high school girls pitching, screenwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, production design, and editing, in order to cultivate the next generation of female storytellers. The students receive mentorship from a talented group of both current Fellows and working professional alumni of the AFI Conservatory.
Social Impact Thought Leadership
Powerful Partnerships
As a result of our partnerships with powerful brands, thousands of young people are now empowered not only to tell their own stories, but also better equipped to pursue this as a professional path. On key initiatives, members of the family play a personal role, such as Jada’s membership on the AFI Board of Directors. As WJSFF continues to grow, our goal is to pair every artistic project that a member of the Smith family is involved in, with a corresponding change effort, such as a grant, a partnership, or impactful content.