The Martin Scorsese Institute of Global Cinematic Arts is coming to New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts thanks to a gift from his fellow Movie Brat George Lucas and wife Mellody Hobson’s Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation, a donation that stands as the largest in the history of the school.
George and Mellody released a statement explaining why they donated it.
“We are thrilled to be able to honor our dear friend Martin Scorsese. Through this gift in his name, the Scorsese Institute of Global Cinematic Arts deservedly highlights his legacy as a quintessential American filmmaker and will inspire generations of diverse, talented students.
Through time-honored scholarship and hands-on instruction on the state-of-the-art digital technology at the Institute, artistic vision will come to life where storytelling meets innovation.”
Scorsese released his own statement regarding the donation.
“Their generosity of spirit and deed is deeply moving for me and doubly so since this state-of-the-art Institute will be housed at my beloved alma mater, NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.
“At this stage in the technological development of cinema, when filmmakers of all orientations and obsessions use digital alteration for all kinds of reasons, virtual production represents a quantum leap forward,” Scorsese continued. “It allows us to visualize as we work. Whether we’re creating an imagined world or re-creating a world gone by, the speed of virtual production allows us to see what we’re creating in real time. We can think with it.”
Yet again, another incredible display of philanthropy from Lucas, using his wealth to better the artistic realm he loves so much.
