“I hope other people will come to love and be inspired by my work, experiencing wonder, inspiration, emotional impact, and profound healing.”

“I believe that films are the strongest tool for empathy, and listening to the stories of people with completely different experiences than us is absolutely crucial.”

“The best way to create unity is by creating empathy towards one another through film.”

“Going to Chapman wouldn’t have been possible for me without this support.”

“It has been an incredible opportunity to carry Justin with me.”

“I'm still so thankful to have been awarded this scholarship as it allowed my 18-year old self the confidence to identify as a filmmaker.”

“In today’s society, with everything seemingly collapsing around us, film can serve as a beacon of hope, and truth.”

“Last year, this scholarship was the reason I was able to attend my dream school.”

“For me, the point of filmmaking is to tell stories that relate to people on a deeper level than pure entertainment. I live and breathe filmmaking. It is not simply a hobby, but a passion of mine that keeps me up at night, and ignites a fire within me that only grows with each passing day.”

“The JDogg community has afforded us [the scholars] the time we’ve needed to develop our skills, the support system to build our confidence, and the inspiration to reach just a little higher.”