The Media Fellowships

Junior Media Fellows

Beginner & Intermediate Level
Students Learn the basics of documentary filmmaking, including camera operation, editing skills, interviewing and media literacy. Additionally, students in this program curate Docu-Jam, a youth documentary film festival. The Junior Fellows also produce a collaborative documentary. Graduates are eligible to apply for the Advance Media Fellows Program. Meal and transportation stipend included.

Who: NYC students, grades 9-10
Where: DCTV
When: One weekend day each week, 11AM—5PM
Length: 10 months (September – June)
Applications: Download the application here.
Application Deadline: Friday, August 12th

Advanced Media Fellows

Advance Level Training
Students must have completed at least one year of media arts instruction. At the Advanced level 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, directing, shooting, and editing duties and an individual piece.

Who: NYC students, grades 10-11
Where: DCTV
When: After school one day per week plus one full weekend day
Length: 10 months (September – June)

Senior Media Fellows

Pre-professional Level Training
Students must have completed at least two years of media arts instruction 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
When: After school one day per week plus one full weekend day
Length: 10 months (September – June)