Nefertiti has applied to attend US Performing Arts Screenwriting this summer and is raising funds for her program fees. Can you help?
Nefertiti
Nefertiti
Interest:
Fine Arts
Grade:
9th
School:
Animo Pat Brown Charter High School
Location:
Los Angeles, California
Successfully funded on April 30th, 2018!
Fully funded!
$1,850 raised
$0 to go
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Nefertiti
Nefertiti's Story

My passion is writing. Since childhood, I’ve always liked to write. In my spare time, I would always write anything from poems to songs to small stories. In fourth grade, other students and teachers began to see how much I would write and how much I enjoyed it. When I write, I feel like I get to genuinely be myself in a creative way. I also grew up with a love and understanding for film. When I figured out there was a way to put both of my interests together by becoming a screenwriter, I knew this was my shot. Storytelling through film has influenced my life, and I hope to use it to influence others as well.

Attending US Performing Arts Screenwriting will help me pursue my passion simply by helping me practice it. I will get to train and prepare for a career in screenwriting. I will also get professional advice and meet others who enjoy this art as much as I do. I will get to learn many new techniques and new writing styles that can help me reinforce my skills for the future. This program will allow me to recognize what my strengths and weaknesses are, thus helping me grow as a writer.

Melissa
A Note from Mrs. Espiritu, Nefertiti's Teacher

Nefertiti is a sponge. She loves learning and understands that it is a lifelong journey. She takes on writing assignments with excitement. Everything she has written for my class this semester revolves around this passion for writing, film making, and storytelling. Nefertiti understands the challenges of breaking into the film industry, but that doesn't matter to her. She just wants to write. She appreciates feedback and takes it into account. She loves discussing her work and helping others improve their writing as well. She is a dream student, and I know she will do great things while attending US Performing Arts Screenwriting.

Campaign Activity
Nefertiti
Nefertiti posted an update
July 16
A Week of Writing

I have just returned from my week at my US Performing Arts Camp for Screenwriting, and I have to say it was an absolutely amazing experience! I was able to learn a lot from my great teacher, Laurel Minter; from formatting to structure to theme. I also made great new friends there, people who were accepting about my passions and who had similar interests to mine. I learned a lot from my teachers and mentors, and I hope that I have everlasting friendships with the other students there. This camp allowed me to remember why I love screenwriting so much and it's helped me realize that, although it's hard, it's definitely worth the effort. I was able to create the script for a seven minute short film in four or three days! It was also great chance for me to experience life on a college campus and learn a lot about USC. It's sparked my interest in the possibility of attending this college in the future. I owe all of this to Wishbone and to my donors. Thank you all very much. You have no idea how grateful I am to all of you for allowing this wonderful experience to become a reality for me. I hope that the things I have learned in this camp will allow to achieve more things in the future with the people I have met. I couldn't have done it without you.

Feeling like an actual screenwriter.
Feeling like an actual screenwriter.
Exploring USC Village.
Exploring USC Village.
Page #1 of my fourth (and final) draft of my short film, "Lone Dog".
Page #1 of my fourth (and final) draft of my short film, "Lone Dog".
Nefertiti
Nefertiti posted an update
May 21
Getting ready for US Performing Arts Camps: Screenwriting!

Now that I have been fully funded for my summer camp, thanks to all my donors, I will be preparing to go to my camp in the summer. My parents will provide transportation for me, since they will take me to the campus and they will also pick me up. I will most likely take my own laptop or iPad, since the camp's website encourages us to take our own laptops and hand-held recorders. I think now it's just time to wait for more instructions from the camp and for the time to come to be able to participate in this summer activity. I am so excited for my summer! Thank you to all my donors! This wouldn't have been possible without you.

Success! Mrs. Espiritu helped Nefertiti raise $1,850
April 30
Cesar Gutierrez donated $193
April 30

Good luck with the program and enjoy your summer.

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $193

Janice Duong donated $25
April 30

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Nithya Rajan donated $30
April 29

Good luck Nefertiti!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $30

Charli Kemp donated $25
April 26

You are amazing!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Laurie Brown donated $25
April 26

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Hiliana Ramos donated $40
April 25

Nefer, keep up the great work!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $40

Maura Garcia donated $20
April 21
Francisco Garcia donated $25
April 21

Echale ganas con mucha Fe todo se puede

Maria Ceja donated $50
April 18

Nefertiti hope you have a wonderful experience on your journey, Martha Ceja

Anonymous donated $200
April 15

Mrs. Espiritu believes in your talents. Take advantage and become the best writer you can be.

Joshua Villagomez donated $25
April 14

Good luck Nefer! I know you're going to accomplish wonderful things

Christina De La Garza donated $50
April 13

Good luck, Nefer!

Belen Ramirez donated $25
April 13

Congratulations! I’m so happy you’re following your passion!

Gerald Ramirez donated $25
April 13
Anonymous donated $25
April 13
Joanne Yao donated $25
April 13
Melissa Espiritu donated $25
April 13

You deserve this opportunity and more!

Alison Brown donated $25
April 13

I'm proud of all your hard work--can't wait to read your screenplays!

US Performing Arts Camps
US Performing Arts Camps donated $555
March 23
Student Contribution donated $99
March 23
Melissa
Mrs. Espiritu started this campaign
March 23
Nefertiti
Nefertiti was accepted into Wishbone!
February 2