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Please join us for our next Open House on Wed, Feb 5th @5pm - Click HERE to RSVP!
Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2025 Entry - Deadline is April 1st, 2025 (see early decision possibilities on our "requirements" page).

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All smiles over here! 😃 @andreaweiss took our 1

All smiles over here! 😃 @andreaweiss took our 1st-year students for a field trip to explore the Frederick Wiseman installation at @lincolncenter

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Looking for a program to help you find your voice

Looking for a program to help you find your voice and tell your story? 🎞📽
Join us for our next Open House on February 5th @5pm on campus at CCNY! This event will include an intro and overview of our MFA Program in Film, refreshments, and special screening of short films with Q&A on film festival strategy!

LAST CALL!!!--RSVP by 1/31 to reserve your seat via: https://forms.gle/ZA45M4SHzqjaQvqM7

Our intensive two-year MFA in Film 🎬 is the only graduate-level program of its kind, offering a full immersion in both Documentary and Fiction filmmaking at an affordable and accessible public university, with a culturally diverse and international filmmaking community right here in NYC! 🍎
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#ccny #mfa #mfastudent #mfafilm #mfafilmsinternational #internationalstudents #filmstudent #followyourdreams #tellyourstory #yourturn #collegestudents

Calling ALL Aspiring Filmmakers! 📣 Looking for

Calling ALL Aspiring Filmmakers! 📣

Looking for a program to help you find your voice and tell your story? 🎞📽
Join us for our next Open House on February 5th @5pm on campus at CCNY! This event will include an intro and overview of our MFA Program in Film, refreshments, and special screening of short films with Q&A on film festival strategy!

Please RSVP by 1/31 to reserve your seat via: https://forms.gle/ZA45M4SHzqjaQvqM7

Our intensive two-year MFA in Film 🎬 is the only graduate-level program of its kind, offering a full immersion in both Documentary and Fiction filmmaking at an affordable and accessible public university, with a culturally diverse and international filmmaking community right here in NYC! 🍎
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#ccny #mfa #mfastudent #mfafilm #mfafilmsinternational #internationalstudents #filmstudent #followyourdreams #tellyourstory #yourturn #collegestudents

Calling ALL Aspiring Filmmakers! 🔊 Looking for

Calling ALL Aspiring Filmmakers! 🔊
Looking for a program to help you find your voice and tell your story? 🎞
Join us for our next Open House on December 11th @5pm on campus at CCNY! This event will include an intro and overview of our MFA Program in Film, refreshments, and a special feature screening w/q&a of: "GORGONA" - a documentary film by Antonio Tibaldi More about the film here 👉https://tinyurl.com/gorgonafilm

Please RSVP today to reserve your seat via: https://tinyurl.com/mfaopenhousersvp

Our intensive two-year MFA in Film is the only graduate-level program of its kind, offering a full immersion in both Documentary and Fiction filmmaking at an affordable and accessible public university, with a culturally diverse and international filmmaking community right here in NYC! 🍎
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#ccny #mfa #mfastudent #mfafilm #mfafilmsinternational #internationalstudents #filmstudent #followyourdreams #tellyourstory #yourturn #collegestudents

Calling ALL Aspiring Filmmakers! 🔊 Looking for

Calling ALL Aspiring Filmmakers! 🔊
Looking for a program to help you find your voice and tell your story? 🎞
Join us for our next Open House on December 11th @5pm on campus at CCNY! This event will include an intro and overview of our MFA Program in Film, refreshments, and a special feature screening w/q&a of: "GORGONA" - a documentary film by Antonio Tibaldi More about the film here 👉https://tinyurl.com/gorgonafilm

Please RSVP by 12/9 to reserve your seat via: https://tinyurl.com/mfaopenhousersvp

Our intensive two-year MFA in Film is the only graduate-level program of its kind, offering a full immersion in both Documentary and Fiction filmmaking at an affordable and accessible public university, with a culturally diverse and international filmmaking community right here in NYC! 🍎
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#ccny #mfa #mfastudent #mfafilm #mfafilmsinternational #internationalstudents #filmstudent #followyourdreams #tellyourstory #yourturn #collegestudents

Did you catch the 2024 Cityvisions Premiere Showca

Did you catch the 2024 Cityvisions Premiere Showcase?

Congratulations to all our amazingly talented City Film students! The red carpet premiere was well deserved, and our winners made us proud!

‼️New Time for our Cityvisions Premiere! ⏰

‼️New Time for our Cityvisions Premiere! ⏰

The 2024 Cityvisions Student Showcase will take place Wednesday, May 29 from 3:00pm-6:45pm.

This year’s festival will feature 10 short films, 7 fictions films, and 3 documentary films, representing work by directors from the US, UK, Colombia, Mexico, Nepal, Turkey, and Thailand!

Admission is free, come join us and experience the unimaginable talent of our City Film students.

To learn more about Cityvisions visit ccny-cityvisions.org or visit our City Film website at city-film.org.

#film #filmschool #filmscreening #nyc #nycfilmmakers #nycfilmschool #cityvision #cityvisions #premiere #studentfilms #studentfilmmakers #ccny

Will you be attending?

“The happiest sound(s) in all the world” are t

“The happiest sound(s) in all the world” are the cheers coming from these City Film seniors ready to share their masterpieces with you!

Don’t miss the 2024 Cityvisions premiere on Wednesday, May 29 from 4pm-7pm screening at SVA theater.

This year’s festival will feature student directors from the US, UK, Colombia, Mexico, Nepal, Turkey, and Thailand!

Come One - Come All!

To learn more about Cityvisions visit ccny-cityvisions.org or visit our City Film website at city-film.org.

The happiest sound in all the world- “The Sound of Music”

Are you a fiction or documentary film fan?

🎬 You are cordially invited to our annual 2024

🎬 You are cordially invited to our annual 2024 Cityvisions Student Showcase!

Join us Wednesday, May 29 from 3:30pm-7pm for our 2024 Cityvisions premiere screening at SVA theater. This event celebrates the artistry of film, showcasing the talented class of 2024 MFA Film graduates.

This year’s festival will feature 10 short films, 7 fictions films, and 3 documentary films, representing work by directors from the US, UK, Colombia, Mexico, Nepal, Turkey, and Thailand!

Admission is free and open to all!
Come join us and experience original storytelling that reflects the human experience.

To learn more about Cityvisions visit ccny-cityvisions.org or visit our City Film website at city-film.org.

#film #filmschool #filmscreening #nyc #nycfilmmakers #nycfilmschool #cityvision #cityvisions #premiere #studentfilms #studentfilmmakers #ccny

Will you be attending this year?

3-2-1...almost done? MFA in Film applications for

3-2-1...almost done? MFA in Film applications for Fall 2024 entry to CCNY are due in these final hours! How can we help you cross that finish line? Please feel free to contact us <cityfilm@ccny.cuny.edu> with any questions or concerns?!

Final application deadline for Fall 2024 entry is TODAY April 30th! You still have time to make your passion...happen!

Congratulations to @tibstony99 for his outstanding

Congratulations to @tibstony99 for his outstanding achievement!

@tibstony99 “Thank you Queens World Film Festival for honoring GORGONA with Best Director Doc Feature Award!”🥇 #documentary #queensworldfilmfestival #kathacato #donpreston #independentfilmmaker

“Filmmakers Are Not Powerless in the Age of AI”🎬 – Tal Lazar | Latent Images

In a world where generative AI ominously threatens the industry of visual media creation, imagination becomes the protagonist hero in all of our stories. From the intricacies of conceptual blending and captivating storytelling, the human mind can dig into the depths of imagination and unmatched creativity.

While AI may excel at data-driven tasks, it lacks the nuanced understanding and storytelling prowess inherent in human filmmakers.

As we witness advancements in AI models, we remain vigilant, understanding it is not just about creating imagery but about crafting meaningful narratives. Embrace the future with curiosity and creativity, knowing imagination will triumph over artificial intelligence.

Tap the link in our bio to read “Filmmakers are not powerless in the age of AI” by @talazar

#ai #aiart #aifilm #filmmaker #artist #imagiantion #creative

Do you think AI poses a threat for filmmakers?

🗣️Ready to tell YOUR story?🎬 City Film is

🗣️Ready to tell YOUR story?🎬
City Film is accepting applications for Fall 2024, and spots will not last!

The MFA in Film at The City College of New York is waiting for YOU to take that step towards YOUR future!

Join an authentic, creative, integrated film program that gives you more than a degree-it gives you a future! Enjoy the diverse community in the Heart of Harlem and develop the skills you need to make your mark!

Applications are open until April 30, 2024.
Apply at City-Film.org
Or
Reach Out to cityfilm@ccny.cuny.edu

Are YOU Ready?

So proud of our students, who take the knowledge t

So proud of our students, who take the knowledge they have learned at City Film and go on to do amazing work!
Bravo 🎉

@realmuhammadbilal 🤲🏾I remember, back in 1998, when BILAL WORLD ENTERTAINMENT @bilalworldentertainment - and the idea of making movies - was just a tattoo on my arm and a dream in my 18 year old head

🔥Now it is a NYC-based film production company and I am actually making films with professional film and television actors.

🎥 Our free mental health event and private film screening of my latest film, PERDIDO, in Chicago had over 340 attendees.

🤝 Special thanks to our sponsor NAMI @namicommunicate and our partners - Black Men Heal @blackmenheal , TMH Mancave @tmhmancave , Latinx Talk Therapy @latinxtalktherapy , Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformentalhealth , Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc @pbs_1914 and The DuSable Black History Museum & Education Center @dusablemuseum

👍🏾Special thanks to our cast for walking the carpeted, especially Hannaha Hall @hannahahall (The Chi), Eric Carter @actorslife79 (NYPD Blue), Harper Anthony @heisharper (IRONHEART), and to our host Antwon Tanner @antwontanner2214 (COACH CARTER), and our co-host Bree Specific @breespecific (107.5 WGCI FM Chicago)

🎥 Stay tuned for more info on future screenings of this film!

🎞️ PERDIDO is a film about an African American man who reluctantly seeks therapy when repressed memories from his past begin to resurface after a tragic encounter with police.

PERDIDO, is written and directed by Muhammad Bilal @realmuhammadbilal.

#quentintarantino #screenwriting #screenplay #scriptwriting #screenwriters #tarantino #academyawards #writer #screenwritersofinstagram #screenplays #martinscorsese #featurescript #davidfincher #screenwriter #filmmakers #christophernolan #scriptchat #screenwritingtips #writers

🤔 Did you forget something…well no worries we

🤔 Did you forget something…well no worries we got you covered!

👑 Keep Calm and Apply On ✔️

The deadline to apply for the MFA in Film has extended, and this is your sign to sign up! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by again, apply by April 30 to secure a spot at one of the most iconic film schools in NYC 🎥

Apply now at city-film.org
or
Reach out with any questions to cityfilm@ccny.cuny.edu

#nycfilmschool #nycfilmmakers #ccnyfilm #nycfilmmakers #nycfilmmakingclasses #nyciconic #filmmakingstudent #filmmakers #filmmakerscommunity #mfastudents #ccny #ccnygrad

@focusfeatures Meet Sisa Quispe, writer/director o

@focusfeatures Meet Sisa Quispe, writer/director of winning film “Urpi: Her Last Wish,” one of the 5 Winners of the 5th Annual Focus Features & JetBlue Student Short Film Showcase.

Created as her MFA thesis film for City College of New York, @urpi_su_ultimo_deseo was selected out of a pool of projects from 34 different graduate programs.

Read @focusfeatures interview with Sisa at the link in their bio.

3-2-1...almost done? MFA in Film applications fo

3-2-1...almost done?

MFA in Film applications for Fall 2024 entry to @ccnycitycollege are due in 3 days! How can we help you cross that finish line?

Please feel free to contact us at cityfilm@ccny.cuny.edu with any questions or concerns!
OR
Apply today on our website at city-film.org

#filmapplication #mfafilm #mfafilmsinternational #mfafilmstudent #nycfilmschool #nycfilmmakers #nycfilms #ccny #ccnystudents #cuny #cunyschools #filmstudent

Are you ready to start your journey?

A sneak peak into the world of #filmmaking and the

A sneak peak into the world of #filmmaking and the incredibly skillful students in the #mfafilm at #ccny!

@talazar What a great production day at #ccnymfafilm! 12 full scenes made in 6 hours by the very talented and capable students of #ccnymca.
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#filmstudent #filmstudents #filmstudies #filmschool #filmdirecting #filmmakers #filmstudentlife #filmclass #filmmakingclass #production #productionclass #ccnymfa #newyorkschool #newyorkstudents #newyorkcolleges #topfilmschool

Did you watch the @theacademy Oscars last night?🏆
🎬If you missed it, guess what?

“20 Days in Mariupol” won the Oscar for Best Documentary and this is your chance to see it!

@20daysinmariupol will be screening @ccnycitycollege on Wednesday March 20 from 6pm-8:30pm!

✨🎥Dive into this powerful film, capturing the resilience and spirit of the people of Mariupol amidst adversity. A must-watch that leaves a lasting impact on the hearts and minds of all. In the words of director Mstyslav Chernov, “We can make sure that the history record is set straight and that the truth will prevail and that the people of Mariupol and those who have given their lives will never be forgotten.”

Congratulations to the talented team behind this remarkable work! Special thanks to speaker @dariakolomiec_
@razom.for.ukraine @frontlinepbs

For tickets check out LinkTree or Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20-days-in-mariupol-film-and-talk-tickets-852876575797?aff=oddtdtcreator

#20daysinmariupol #OscarWinner #citycollegeofnewyork #mfafilm #internationalfilm #internationalfilmmakers #shortdocumentaryfilm #ukraine🇺🇦 #ShortDoc #MustWatch

🎥Happy International Women’s Day! 🎬✨Emp

🎥Happy International Women’s Day!

🎬✨Empowering narratives, captivating performances, and limitless creativity - We celebrate the remarkable women shaping the magic of the silver screen today and everyday.

#internationalwomensday #womeninfilm #audreyhepburn #cityfilm #ccny #ccnyfilm #mfainfilm #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerher ing

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