The Bronx’s aptly named Ghetto Film School might seem like an experiment in art and populism, but for its young participants, who give up their summers and weekends to learn the craft of filmmaking from some of the biggest names in the business, it’s a lifeline. “The school is opening a spacious annex near its original location, financed by a $1.2 million grant from the city. Ghetto Film is also working with the Department of Education to develop a cinema-themed high school that would join the elite ranks of specialized schools like the La Guardia High School for the arts.”