ROSTER FAQ
GENERAL QUESTIONS
What is Roster? How is it affiliated with Ghetto Film School?
Roster is a community of creative professionals 18 to 34 years of age based in New York and Los Angeles. Roster helps identify, develop, and connect emerging talent with the resources they need to advance in their careers.
How can I join Roster?
If you are a creative professional between 18 and 34 years old, you can apply here. Within two weeks from submission, you will receive an email confirming if you’re qualifying for Roster membership, and if so, you will be able to start taking advantage of all Roster benefits immediately.
I’m already a Roster member who signed up prior to 2021, do I need to apply again?
Yes. If you already signed up for Roster in the past, we ask that you please update all your information and material by submitting the form again.
Within two weeks from submission, you will receive an email confirming if you’re still qualifying for Roster membership, and if so, you will be able to start taking advantage of all Roster benefits immediately.
Are live and virtual events recorded for later viewing?
Yes, every event is recorded. Event recordings are usually available the following week on the Past Events page in Roster Members Area.
Do you use the material I submit in the application with third parties without my permission?
No. All the material submitted in the application process is evaluated to determine your qualifications for Roster membership. We keep a file of your creative material and resume to support your professional development, should you choose to make improvements, and to get to know you better before suggesting you for fitting job openings, labs, workshops or other programming. We will never submit your material without your permission and, usually, we will ask you to resubmit any updated material for any given opportunity.
What kind of technical setup will I need to participate in a live, online course or online event?
All of our live virtual events are conducted via Zoom. Please follow the instructions below to set up Zoom on your device:
Join a test meeting from your computer or device you will be using during class by visiting: https://zoom.us/test
Click the “Join” button
Download and install Zoom
If Zoom doesn’t automatically start downloading, click the “download & run Zoom” link
Once Zoom opens it will automatically take you into a test call, where you can test your audio and video
Please update your Zoom software regularly.
What time zone are your virtual events in?
We will always indicate both PST and EST times on each event in the Upcoming Events page in Roster Members Area.
PRICING
Do I have to pay to join Roster, once my application is approved?
We continue our work to improve Roster and bring you more exclusive job opportunities through our trusted partners, and more engaging events with industry professionals, both virtual and in-person (when safe to do so). In order to reach our goal, GFS Roster has implemented member dues going into effect October 2021. Membership is available through a monthly ($9.99/month) or annual ($90/year) payment of dues.
If you’re a new member, member dues are charged upon your application being approved. You will receive a confirmation email and a link to submit your payment information upon confirming you’re qualifying for Roster membership.
If you’re an existing member who signed up prior to January 2020, member dues are charged on June 1st, 2022. You will receive a reminder email before June 1st, and a link to submit your payment information.
Do I have to pay to get the Roster newsletter?
No. If you sign up for the Quarterly Roster Newsletter, you will receive a recap of everything that has happened within Roster during the previous three months. However, Job Alerts and Programming Newsletter is only available to Roster members.
What does Roster membership include?
Membership includes but is not limited to:
Monthly curated newsletter and job alerts with opportunities within the media and entertainment industries
Direct job referrals to partner production and media companies
Continued virtual and in-person programming with top professionals in the media and entertainment industry
Access and discounts to labs, festival events, and other exclusive partner initiatives*
Special screenings with our partners
Increased networking opportunities with fellow members and industry professionals
Professional development opportunities (resume and cover letter reviews, workshops, intimate feedback sessions)
*Based upon availability
If I sign up for Roster in New York (or Los Angeles) can I take advantage of all virtual events and in-person events in the other city I’m not signed up with?
Yes, once a Roster member you have free access to all virtual and in-person events*
*Based on venues’ capacity, you will have to register on a first come, first served basis.
Do you offer scholarships for Roster memberships?
We are currently gearing up for this option and we are hoping to offer scholarship opportunities to those in need over the next few months. We will update this section accordingly.