The Monterey County Film Commission, located in the Lighthouse District, is pleased to announce that Jasmyn Ramirez has been selected as winner of the $2000 Monterey County Film Commission's Director Emeritus Richard Tyler Film Student Scholarship Awards. In addition, Spencer Garcia has been selected as the recipient of a $750 runner-up award.

The scholarship will be used to help fund the CSUMB students’ future Capstone film productions, expected to be screened at CSUMB in 2024. Ramirez’s project is When You Hear Hoofbeats, helping to shine a spotlight on rare cancers to broaden awareness.

For more information on the scholarship fund, please phone MCFC at 831-646-0910.