The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) has launched two intensive fellowships for high school students in 10th and 11th grades as part of its Director’s Cut High School Fellowship program.
These groundbreaking fellowships, offered at no cost to participants, provide a unique opportunity for young creatives and aspiring filmmakers to learn from industry leaders while gaining hands-on experience in either documentary or narrative filmmaking.
Director’s Cut: Documentary Filmmaking is presented in collaboration with NYU Tisch School of the Arts and Imagine Entertainment, while Director’s Cut: Narrative Filmmaking is presented in collaboration with NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
In addition to Documentary and Narrative Filmmaking, Director’s Cut: Emerging Screenwriters fellowships (English and Spanish language sections) will be offered in the fall.
Applications are now open for these competitive programs. Designed to identify and select the most dedicated and enthusiastic candidates through an application and interview process, each fellowship fosters the creativity, technical skills and industry knowledge of participants, preparing them for the next stage of their filmmaking journey. .
The deadline to apply for both fellowships is Sunday, Feb. 23. Full application details are available on the JBFC website. Imagine Entertainment: A New Partner in Transformative Education
Imagine Entertainment, the acclaimed production company co-founded by JBFC Board Member Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, has joined forces with JBFC to provide unparalleled industry insight and real- world experience for students in the Director’s Cut: Documentary Filmmaking Fellowship.
As part of the program, fellows will participate in virtual sessions and visit Imagine Entertainment’s offices, offering an inside look at the creative process and operations of a leading entertainment company.
Program Details and Highlights: Hosted on the JBFC campus at the Media Arts Lab (405 Manville Road, Pleasantville, New York) both fellowships will be capped at 10 students and led by instructor Anthony Q. Artis, adjunct faculty at NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Director’s Cut: Documentary Filmmaking dates: March 22 – June 14, (10 Saturdays).
Participants will create a collaborative short documentary, attend four Zoom sessions with Imagine Entertainment experts, and visit Imagine Entertainment offices for a production tour.
The program culminates with a showcase screening and Q&A at JBFC Theater.
The Jacob Burns Film Center is a nonprofit arts and education cultural institution located on a three- building campus in the New York Metro area. The JBFC brings the transformative power of film to the surrounding community through unique programming and discussion, support for working artists through residencies and educational initiatives.
Since opening in 2001, millions of people have enjoyed the best of current American and foreign cinema, unique film series, and special events at the five- screen theater complex. A pioneer in visual literacy, the JBFC offers educational experiences for school-aged students and adults at its state-of-the-art Media Arts Lab and Theater.
