The Kanbar Institute of Film and Television is host to the William H. Cosby Future Filmmakers Workshop. The Workshop, led by Carlos de Jesus, associate professor of film and television, identifies gifted students from traditionally underrepresented groups in the industry and provides them with an intensive 12-week training program during which all aspects of filmmaking are taught. Free to participants, over 150 applicants compete for 15 spaces in the program, which is held on Saturdays from February through May. Participants, typically in the middle of their junior year, hail from high schools in the five boroughs of New York City as well as from Westchester County, Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
The Workshop provides exposure to the profession through:
- Hands-on experience in video production techniques
- Screenings and discussions of important professional works
- Discussions with professional filmmakers and Tisch faculty
Application Information
Priority application deadline is October 15, 2009**.
- Strong previous interest and participation in the arts
- Academic achievement
- Ability to work as a team member in producing short video projects
- A firm commitment to completing the entire workshop, which will be held on twelve Saturdays from February through May
Fifteen students will be selected after review of application materials and an interview.
**Applications are reviewed mid-October. Selected students will be invited in mid to late December to come to Tisch for interviews taking place in January.
