As much as we would love to see our favorite football stars play forever, the reality is that they all have an expiration date. That’s why Hollywood heavyweights such as John Singleton, Keenan Ivory Wayans and Robert Townsend are teaming up with Film Life Inc. to provide players with entertainment opportunities long after their careers are over.
The NFL Pro Hollywood Boot Camp is a four-day (April 2-5) training camp At California’s Universal Studios to give players the rundown of filmmaking in areas such as directing, producing, screenwriting and film financing. In the end, players will be given the chance to shoot and edit a short film.
The program is run by NFL Player Engagement, which assists players in preparing for their post-football careers. The league announced Monday that 20 current and former players will participate.
Singleton, Ivory and Townsend, among others, will run the camp’s sessions.