NGS Impact Scorecard

Measuring Creativity, Confidence, Community Impact

Live Impact FY 2025

Support Into Outcomes

Films, confidence, recognition, and future pathways

Student Reach 1,000+
Production Outcomes 28 Films
Public Validation 30+ Noms
Mentor Access 30+ Pros
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Impact At A Glance

Numbers Behind The Mission

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Students Reached

Young people who've found filmmaking, storytelling, and their own creative voice with NGS

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Student Films Made

Original films students wrote, shot, and finished — with real guidance at every step

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Festival Selections

Times student work has been screened or nominated well beyond the classroom

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Industry Mentors

Working actors, writers, directors, and producers who show up for students

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Partners & Supporters

Schools, professionals, and community partners who make the work possible

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Scholarship Support

What student creativity has helped unlock toward education and what comes next

IMDb

Professional Credits

Real industry recognition for the work students actually help create

Skills

Real-World Readiness

Confidence, communication, and creativity students carry into whatever's next

What NGS Measures

A Clear Framework For Student Outcomes

Student Reach

How many students gain access to creative education, mentorship, and real production experience.

  • Total students served
  • Enrolled and completing programs
  • Schools, colleges, and communities
  • Students from underrepresented communities

Creative Production

Finished films prove students can create, collaborate, and share real work.

  • Films produced
  • Scripts written
  • Student actors, writers, directors, crew

Festival Recognition

Public celebration shows students their voices matter.

  • Festival nominations and selections
  • Awards received
  • Red-carpet and showcase moments

Industry Exposure

Students move from imagining the industry to experiencing its standards.

  • IMDb-recognized work
  • Industry workshops
  • Professional mentor feedback

Career Readiness

Filmmaking builds communication, leadership, and problem-solving.

  • Confidence
  • Collaboration
  • Digital and media literacy

Equity & Access

Storytelling shouldn't be limited to students who already have the tools and networks.

  • Equipment access
  • Mentorship access
  • Barriers reduced

Scholarships & Tools

Scholarships and equipment help students keep creating after the program ends.

  • Scholarships awarded
  • Equipment awarded
  • Student recipients recognized

School & Community

When student films are celebrated, whole communities gather around possibility.

  • Events hosted
  • Educators involved
  • Community pride created

Sponsor & Donor Impact

Donors fund the moment a student realizes, “I can do this.”

  • Films funded
  • Mentorship sessions funded
  • Impact reports delivered
From Potential To Production
The Bigger Outcome

From Potential To Production

From classroom learning to real-world experience. From watching stories to creating them.

Every Student Film Is Proof

It proves what becomes possible when young people are given tools, guidance, and opportunity to tell their stories.

Every Screening Builds Confidence

Public recognition reinforces that student voices matter and belong on screen.

Every Tool Extends Opportunity

A camera, scholarship, award, or mentor can help a student keep creating beyond the program.

Every Sponsor Opens A Door

Support helps fund student films, school programs, scholarships, festivals, mentors, and underserved student access.

Annual Impact Targets

What NGS Tracks Each Year

Set and refresh these targets every year as programs, partners, and reach grow

Student Reach

Students served this year
Students served all-time
Schools partnered
Communities reached

Production

Scripts written
Films produced
Student actors
Student crew

Recognition

Festival selections
Awards won
IMDb-credited projects
Press & media features

Support

Scholarships awarded
Gear awarded
Corporate partners
Donor-funded films

Growth & Readiness

Confidence growth
Communication growth
Collaboration growth
Leadership growth

School & Community

Educators engaged
Events hosted
Families reached
Partner satisfaction
Student Outcome Survey

Measuring Transformation

Students rate themselves before and after — so growth in confidence, skill, and possibility is something we can actually see

Rated 1–5, before & after the program Disagree Agree
I feel confident sharing my creative ideas
I understand how a film goes from idea to screen
I understand career paths in film, media, and storytelling
I feel more comfortable collaborating with others
I feel more confident speaking in front of others
I feel that my story and voice matter
Open Response

What was the most meaningful part of your NGS experience?

Open Response

What would you tell a donor or sponsor who made this possible?

What Your Support Makes Possible
What Your Support Makes Possible

Support Helps Students Move From Potential To Production