NAME:  Christopher Butler

AGE: 17

NAME OF SCHOOL & YEAR IN SCHOOL: First year at City College this Fall.

FROM:  Bronx, NY

REASON FOR JOINING GFS:
Chris joined GFS because he wanted a formal introduction to filmmaking. He sees GFS as the door to bring innovative, modern talent into the film industry.

NEXT STEP AS A FILMMAKER:
Chris plans to become a director for a feature length romantic comedy he is working on.  He also has an interest in cinematography.

LONG-TERM AMBITIONS:
Chris hopes to bring young and modern art to film after learning the industry.

NAMES OF THREE FAVORITE FILMS:
Do The Right Thing, No Country for Old Men, Menace II Society

NAMES OF THREE FAVORITE DIRECTORS:
Spike Lee, The Cohen Brothers,  The Hughes Brothers