What is The Studio Academy?  

Bridging the classroom to the film and television industry

Program Overview: An Academic–Industry Program

This program is a highly selective academic–industry collaboration designed to enhance, not replace, existing college and university curricula. Participating institutions gain access to professional-grade facilities, emerging technologies, and industry expertise through a structured course of study operated by The International Film Institute of New York and Great Point Studios.

By joining the program, colleges and universities are able to extend their academic reach, enrich student learning, and strengthen career pathways in film, media, and related disciplines.  

What Participating Colleges and Universities Receive

Academic Enhancement & Curriculum Expansion

•       A complementary course of study that integrates seamlessly with existing academic programs.

•       Availability of both credit and non-credit courses, allowing institutions flexibility in how participation fits institutional requirements.

•       Optional transferable academic credit available through The University of Mount Saint Vincent.

•       Course content that can be tailored to each participating program, with careful attention to institutional priorities and avoidance of conflicts of interest.

Access to Professional Facilities & Technology

•       Direct exposure to Great Point Studios as a living academic resource.

•       Use of professional teaching and production spaces across the Great Point Studios campus.

•       Collaboration opportunities and access to industry-standard tools, workflows, and technologies that are often not available on traditional campuses.

•       Campus-extension model that expands institutional resources without the need for capital investment.

Experiential Learning & Industry Engagement

•       Weekly, in-person instruction (3-hour sessions) delivered in a professional studio environment.

•       Internship and teaching assignments, when applicable, embedded throughout the Great Point Studios campus.

•       Structured experiential learning that strengthens career readiness and industry awareness for students.

Exclusivity & Institutional Visibility

•       Participation is limited to only six colleges and university programs, ensuring meaningful engagement and high-impact collaboration.

•       Guaranteed reserved seats per participating institution, providing predictability for program planning.

•       Increased institutional visibility and association with a premier professional studio and industry-led educational initiative.

Participation Structure

•       Students may register independently or through their home institution’s program.

•       Class size limited to 16 students per course, supporting high-touch instruction and hands-on learning.

•       Courses meet weekly in assigned teaching spaces throughout Great Point Studios.

•       Credit options available for an additional cost via The University of Mount Saint Vincent.  

Program Structure

•       Class Size: Maximum of 16 students per course

•       Format: Weekly 3-hour sessions

•       Location: Teaching and production spaces throughout Great Point Studios

•       Enrollment: Students may register independently or through their home institution

•       Credit Option: Available at an additional cost via The University of Mount Saint Vincent  

Why Academic Leaders Are Participating

Institutions join this program to:

•       Extend academic offerings without expanding physical infrastructure

•       Enhance experiential learning and workforce outcomes

•       Strengthen industry partnerships and institutional visibility

•       Provide students with meaningful, career-relevant instruction in a professional environment