Director’s Cut: Documentary Filmmaking
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PROGRAM DETAILS
Location: Jacob Burns Film Center Media Arts Lab
Program Dates: March 22–June 14, 2025 (10 Saturdays) and Tuesday, June 17, 2025*
*Culminating screening, Q&A, and reception will take place on the evening of Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM—4:00 PM
Grade Level: Students in grades 10 and 11
In addition to weekly in-person classes, students will be expected to participate in four weekday afternoon Zoom sessions with Imagine Entertainment, spread over the duration of the course, and one set/production visit to Imagine Entertainment offices which will also take place on a weekday afternoon. At the end of the program, students will showcase their work for family and friends at the Jacob Burns Film Center Theater.
Students must apply for this program. Admission will be based on a complete review of the entire application, personal statement, creative résumé, and Zoom interview. There is no cost to participate in this program. Complete application details are below and the deadline to apply is Sunday, February 23, 2025. All students accepted into the program will receive a stipend for transportation and potential lost wages. We encourage all students with an interest in documentary filmmaking that are currently in 10th and 11th grade to apply.
Director’s Cut: Documentary Filmmaking includes several key features designed to nurture and support students’ growth:
- $1000 stipend for transportation and potential lost wages
- Access to industry-standard equipment and software
- Mentorship from NYU Tisch faculty and Imagine Entertainment industry advisors
- Polished portfolio of professional-grade work for college applications and scholarship opportunities
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