JBFC Emerging Screenwriter Fellowship

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In collaboration with NYU Tisch School of the Arts, the Jacob Burns Film Center is pleased to announce a brand new screenwriting intensive for 10th and 11th grade high school students in fall 2023. Led by NYU Tisch Professor Jeremy J. Kamps, the JBFC Emerging Screenwriter Fellowship will be a six-week course consisting of thirteen engaging sessions on the JBFC Campus. Through this intensive program, students will gain a strong foundation in screenwriting, learn the elements of a film pitch, and develop collaborative skills within a workshop setting. Over the course of the program, students will also develop their own individual short film scripts, which will be performed by professional actors during a final table read, followed by a reception at the JBFC Theater.

Students must apply for this program. Admission will be based on a complete review of the entire application, personal statement, creative résumé, and unofficial transcript. There is no cost to participate in this program. Complete application details are below and the deadline to apply is Sunday, August 6, 2023.  All students accepted into the program will receive a stipend for transportation and deferred wages. We encourage all 10th and 11th grade high school students with an interest in screenwriting to apply.

The JBFC Emerging Screenwriter Fellowship includes several key features designed to nurture and support students’ growth:

• $2200 stipend for transportation and deferred wages
• Access to industry-standard equipment and software
• Mentorship from NYU Tisch faculty
• Polished portfolio of professional-grade work for college applications and scholarship opportunities

PROGRAM DETAILS

Location: The Jacob Burns Film Center Media Arts Lab

*405 Manville Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570

Program Dates: October 2—November 15 (Mondays and Wednesdays)

*Final table read will take place on Wednesday, November 15

Time: 5:30 PM—8:00 PM

*Final class will run from 4:00 PM—6:00 PM / Showcase: 6:30 PM—8:00 PM / Reception: 8:00 PM—9:00 PM

Capacity: 10 Students (Max)

Grade Level: Students entering grades 10 and 11 in fall 2023

APPLICATION PROCESS/INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

• Step 1 – Requirements and Eligibility
• Step 2 – Online Application
• Step 3 – Verification
• Step 4 – Notification
• Step 5 – Confirmation

STEP 1: REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY

• This program is open to all rising 10th and 11th grade high school students for fall 2023.
• There is no GPA minimum requirement to participate in this program.
• You must agree to be available and make the commitment to attend 2 classes per week from October 2, 2023 to November 15, 2023 (Mondays and Wednesdays), from 5:30 PM—8:00 PM. The final class on November 15, 2023 will be followed by a table read and showcase, and will be held from 4:00 PM—9:00 PM.
• The deadline to apply for the program is Sunday, August 6, 2023. Admission decision is based on a review of entire application, including personal statement, creative résumé, and unofficial high school transcript. All communications regarding your application, including your admission decision, will be communicated to you via the email address you have provided on your application. Please note, you will be receiving time sensitive communication via email that will require a response.

STEP 2: ONLINE APPLICATION

Please submit the following:

• A Completed Application Form (Google Form)
• Personal Statement
  • Please upload your Personal Statement to the application. Your Personal Statement should be a 500 word statement that demonstrates who you are, your values, and what inspires you.
• Creative Résumé
  • Please upload your Creative Résumé to the application. Your Creative Résumé should demonstrate your achievements, interests, and showcase anything that creatively expresses who you are as an individual.
• Unofficial High School Transcript
  • Please upload your unofficial high school transcript.
  • Homeschooled Applicants Only: Please have your parent/guardian in charge of your homeschooling provide a document detailing the following:
    • Summary of courses
    • Explanation of academic achievement in each course
    • If you have previously attended a high school, please also submit a copy of that transcript

STEP 3: VERIFICATION

• Our primary method of communication is email. Please be sure to allow emails from edujbfc@gmail.com and registrar@burnsfilmcenter.org to be viewed.
• Once your application is submitted, you will receive an automated email from edujbfc@gmail.com confirming your application has been received. If any information on your application is missing or incomplete, you will receive an email notifying you to submit those items.
• Once your application is verified as complete, ALL follow up emails will come from registrar@burnsfilmcenter.org. You will be evaluated by NYU Tisch and JBFC faculty and staff. Both group interviews and individual Zoom interviews will be conducted and you may be asked to provide 3 references to be contacted. Once all evaluations are complete, you will receive final status notification and further details will be provided to you about the course structure and stipend.

STEP 4: NOTIFICATION

• Final status notification will be sent via email from registrar@burnsfilmcenter.org.

STEP 5: CONFIRMATION

If accepted into the program, you will be asked via email to confirm your participation by the deadline found in your acceptance email.