`Wire' director to shoot students' short film
NEW YORK (AP) - May 14, 2008 "Misunderstood," by students at the High School of Graphic
Communication Arts, won a contest by Scenarios USA, which uses
filmmaking to foster youth leadership, advocacy and
self-expression, the nonprofit group announced this week.
The fledgling filmmakers are seven girls and two boys, a mix of
juniors and seniors.
Johnson directed the 2006 thriller "The Sentinel." He also
directed and appeared in episodes of HBO's "The Wire" and
directed episodes of FX's "The Shield."
Johnson, who was on the committee that chose the winning
submission, will work with a volunteer crew while filming in the
city this month.
"Misunderstood" is expected to premiere this winter. It will
be distributed to high schools and community groups across the
country, streamed on the Internet and air on TV, Scenarios said.
