An immersive

experience in New York featuring site visits, technical workshops and industry Q&As.


SESSION - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Monday January 6, 2025 - Friday, January 10, 2025
MONDAY - FRIDAY 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
TUITION:  $1,350.00 - INCLUDES $50 REGISTRATION FEE

Location: AbelCine NY

Tuition does not include travel, housing, and meals.

Housing is available at at additional cost.

Deposit required for registration. DEPOSIT, MINUS $50 REGISTRATION FEE, will be deducted from final balance of tuition.

The Filmmaking Seminar, ConnectNY, is a one-week immersive experience where participants will come together to explore opportunities in the film industry. The setting will be an ideal space to network, explore, and gain mentorship experience or connections in an environment conducive to learning under the guidance of faculty and industry professionals. Great start for those who are considering relocating to New York upon graduating from school. When Visit and hear from film school alums and industry professionals, how they began the process of making contacts, exploring neighborhoods, and the creative ways in which they started to make inroads in the industry.

Along with informative sessions students will have the opportunity to explore technical aspects of the process by getting hands on experience with film industry technology currently used in production.

The week will include production site visits, tours, and a hands-on technical sessions with industry gear and crew. The program will be a fully guided experience organized by The International Film Institute of New York and offered in collaboration with New York based rental facilities, instructors, and tech professionals.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • Facilities / Studio tours

  • Industry Connect Panel

  • Hands-On tech sessions

  • Dinner reception with all participants at a venue in the immediate program area.

Tuition includes all program activities, guest speaker Q&As, and hands-on sessions.

 

SLC students can register for one practicum credit. for more information contact misael sanchez.

 

No Experience necessary to participate in the connectNY program.  No additional expenses, beyond tuition, will be required.  All course materials will be provided.  Final schedule will be available prior to the start of the program.  Please note that the program begins on a Monday and ends on a Friday.