ABOUT DIRECTOR’S CUT
At the Jacob Burns Film Center, we’re dedicated to guiding students toward careers in the arts by providing the tools, expertise, and opportunities to pursue their creative ambitions. This commitment is at the heart of our innovative Director’s Cut fellowships.
In collaboration with NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and Imagine Entertainment, Director’s Cut offers unmatched opportunities for motivated 10th and 11th grade students to enhance their filmmaking skills and nurture their artistic passions. Through over 50 hours of college-level coursework, students will cultivate the skills and knowledge essential to make an impact as creators in today’s visually driven culture.
These competitive programs provide comprehensive pre-professional experiences free of charge, complemented by generous stipends to cover transportation costs and offset lost wages. To date, we’ve launched two Director’s Cut Programs – Emerging Screenwriters and Narrative Filmmaking, to huge success, and plan to expand with new elements including Documentary Filmmaking in partnership with Imagine Entertainment.
FELLOWSHIPS OFFERED
APPLICATION PROCESS
Requirements and Eligibility
- The Director’s Cut fellowships are open to all rising 10th and 11th grade high school students.
- There is no GPA minimum requirement to participate in this program.
- You must agree to be available and make the commitment to attend all classes, on time, and prepared to learn and participate.
Online Application – Prospective Students Submit the Following
- A Completed Application Form.
- A 500 word Personal Statement that demonstrates who you are, your values, and what inspires you.
- A Creative Résumé which demonstrates your achievements, interests, and showcases anything that creatively expresses who you are as an individual.
- Your Unofficial High School Transcript. There is no GPA minimum requirement to participate in this program.
Interview
- All applicants are evaluated by NYU Tisch and JBFC faculty and staff. Both group interviews and individual Zoom interviews are conducted. At the end of all interviews, chosen candidates are notified of their selection to participate in the fellowship.
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