Jacob Burns Film Center / Media Arts Lab

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'Reel Change for Nonprofits'

"Reel Change for Nonprofits" teaches participants how to make public service announcements (PSAs) and short films an effective part of their advocacy work. In just 12 sessions, they develop scripts, shoot, and edit their films.

Special Guests at the JBFC

Student Work 8-9 Years

Created by 8-9 year-olds in the JBFC Media Arts Lab, Pleasantville, NY

"Minds in Motion!"

The Jacob Burns Film Center's "Minds in Motion!" program gives fourth grade students the opportunity to explore the world of animation by collaboratively writing, storyboarding, directing, and making their own original short animated films. More info: http://www.burnsfilmcenter.org/education/elementary.html

Jacob Burns Film Center / Media Arts Lab

The Media Arts Lab is the Jacob Burns Film Center's state-of-the-art education facility in Pleasantville, NY. It is home to a community of filmmakers, students, and educators who are forging new approaches to teaching, learning, and storytelling in the digital age. Courses in film production, animation, editing, scoring, cinematography, and more are offered for adults, teens, children and educators.