The Film Over Gun Violence Program
About CFEG & The Program FOGV
The Center for Educational Growth (CFEG) is a Virgin Islands non-profit school delivering flexible, hands-on, virtual and in-person learning experiences. Our annual Film Over Gun Violence program founded in 2023, blends art, humanities, and local civic history with a complete indie-filmmaking bootcamp—from research to script to screen to combat the social issue of gun violence. In small cohorts, teens and young adults (13–28) learn directing, camera, lighting, sound, editing, acting, and public communication, producing original short films that premiere at red-carpet community screenings across the islands.
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Events & Awards Impact
Red Carpet Cinema Showcase
See Student films debuted to packed audiences; post-screening Q&A with cast/crew and community leaders.
Educational Screenings
FOGV toured local schools to share films and lead discussions on culture, history, and non-violence.
Media Coverage
Community press highlighted FOGV’s impact and student achievements on and off the set.
Award-Winning 2024 Films
Fall & Bulletproof Dreams recognized at community showcases; official selections and honors.
Film Over Gun Violence (FOGV) is a flagship initiative that merges education and indie filmmaking to help youth process trauma, address social issues affecting their ability to live, build skills, and tell their home/community stories.
CFEG is a nonprofit, internationally accredited digital educational institution formed in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our mission is to “Direct Your Learning.” We provide students—especially those in underserved and geographically isolated communities—with the tools to succeed academically, professionally, and personally.
FOGV Awards & Selections “2025”
Wins across 2 festivals (3 awards), plus 4 official selections and 2 nominee/quarter-finalist placements — spanning the Caribbean, U.S., Canada & Europe.
2025 Outcomes
284 Excellence Film Festival (BVI)
Quarter-Finalist284 Excellence Film Festival (BVI)
SelectionAnatolia International FF (Istanbul)
SelectionUrban Film Festival (Miami)
WinnerThe Micheaux Film Festival (LA)
SelectionPeachtree Village International FF (ATL)
NomineeCaribbean Film Festival (Trinidad)
SelectionInternational Black & Diversity FF (Canada)
WinnerOther Festival Highlights from CFEG Partners Blue Tarp Productions (2022–2023)
- DEFEAT — 2023 Paradise 48 Film Festival — Top 10 Short Film • Paradise 48 FF
- DELILAH — 2022 Paradise 48 Film Festival — Top 10 Short Film • Paradise 48 FF
Ready to join the next cohort?
Submit Your Application of Interest Scholarships available [Students enrolled in CFEG for Full Term receive first preference for enrollment in CFEG's FOGV Program at reduced costs] • Ages 13–28 • Art-Humanities + Filmmaking🎥 Watch Our Films & Highlights
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Film Over Gun Violence
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Program Student Review
This experience was 'unreal'; Most rewarding and amazing experience; This will open the door for more opportunity; This will inspire change; This is a good way to raise awareness; Youth will become more active in our community from this; This will play a big role in our community today; What a positive impact across the territory; I feel like a celebrity - this is my day time celebrity dream; Anyone can do it, keep going, you never know where it will take you." ...We’re Changing The Scene....
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