Meet Jacory Gums: The L.A. Film School Student Co-Writing Hollywood’s Next Big Film
Meet Jacory Gums, a rising screenwriter and current Writing for Film & TV student at The Los Angeles Film School
With a passion for storytelling and filmmaking, Jacory has earned himself a spot on one of the industry’s biggest and most widely read platforms—Variety.
Jacory has been announced as a co-writer of Vallejo, a coming-of-age film about baseball legend CC Sabathia’s 1989 North Vallejo Little League All-Stars. He’ll be writing alongside Academy Award-winning writer and co-founder of The Unreasnble, Travon Free.
And, as a Vallejo native himself, this will be a special project for Jacory to kickstart what is already looking to be an incredibly promising career.
How did Jacory get here?
Jacory’s journey in the film industry is only in the opening chapter, but his passion for writing and filmmaking has been a constant.
Currently pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Writing for Film & TV at The L.A. Film School, Jacory is fully immersed in the world of filmmaking – developing scripts, honing his craft and learning from industry professionals.
This recognition from the prestigious Variety is proof of the doors that open when hard work, talent and opportunity align—a true inspiration for every student who has ever dreamed of breaking into the industry.
About Vallejo
Set against the backdrop of 1980s Vallejo, California, Vallejo tells the story of young athletes living life in a struggling city, highlighting resilience, camaraderie and the raw pursuit of dreams.
Coodie and Chike, known for jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy, will direct the film, while GTG Studios, known for 38 at the Garden and Two Distant Strangers, will produce it.
“Before I became a World Series champion, I was just another kid from Vallejo trying to survive,” says CC Sabathia. “Vallejo tells the story of me and my friends finding ourselves, making sense of the world around us and trying to avoid the wrong path.”
With a powerhouse creative team, Vallejo is shaping up to be an inspiring and unforgettable film.
The L.A. Film School Connection
At The L.A. Film School, we believe in nurturing creative talent and providing real-world opportunities for students to break into the industry.
Our Bachelor of Science in Writing for Film & TV program challenges our students to grow as storytellers by mastering the conventions of screenwriting.
From crafting compelling characters and dynamic dialogue to structuring screenplays for film, television and immersive media, this course covers it all.
Students learn how to develop and pitch original scripts while getting those all-important insights into industry-standard production and revision processes.
Jacory’s success is a testament to the school’s commitment to hands-on learning and mentorship from industry professionals.
Are you interested in a career in screenwriting?
Explore our Writing for Film & TV program and see what exciting future awaits you.
Maybe this is the first step in your future success story.
Read the full Variety article here: Vallejo Film in Development