Media Fellows:
- Create films that matter
- Get hands-on media training
- Develop a voice within their community
- Learn the craft of filmmaking
- Grow alongside professional filmmakers
- Earn school/community service credit
- Receive academic tutoring
Junior Media Fellows
Beginner & Intermediate Level
Students learn the basics of documentary filmmaking, including camera operation, editing skills, interviewing and media literacy. The Junior Fellows produce a series of projects including a PSA, collaborative fiction project, and a group documentary. Additionally, students in this program curate Docu-Jam, a youth documentary film festival. Graduates are eligible to apply for the Intermediate Media Fellows Program. Meal and transportation stipend, included.
Who is Eligible?: NYC students, grades 9-10
Where: DCTV, 87 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013
When: After School, twice a week (4:30-6:30pm) or one weekend day each week (11am—5pm
).
Length: September-June (10 months)
To apply via our website click here.
Intermediate Media Fellows
Advanced Level Training
Students must have completed at least one year of media arts instruction at DCTV or at an equivalent media program. At the Advanced level of training, students learn the art of documentary filmmaking through intensive studies in camera operation, lighting, sound, editing, research, interviewing and more. Advanced Fellows create two original video projects: a group project, where they will share research, direct, shoot, and edit an individual piece.
Who is eligible?: NYC students, grades 10-11
Where: DCTV, 87 Lafayette Street, NY NY 10013
When: After School once a week (4:30-6:30pm) and one weekend day each week (11am—5pm
).
Length: September-June (10 months)
Application Deadline: Closed
Senior Media Fellows
Pre-professional Level Training
Students must have completed at least two years of media arts instruction at DCTV or demonstrate advanced video production and post-production skills. Students continue intensive, “hands-on” instruction and practice in camera operation, lighting, sound engineering, editing, sound design, research, interviewing and more. Senior Fellows research, write, shoot, and edit an individual video, which is usually a self-portrait and an individual project of choice. There are opportunities for Senior Fellows to participate in domestic and international reporting assignments.
Who: NYC students, grades 11-12
Where: DCTV, 87 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013
When: After school, one day per week, plus one full weekend day
Length: 10 months (September – June)
Application Deadline: Closed
For more information visit http://www.dctvny.org/youth