Gotham EDU

The Gotham EDU is dedicated to championing and empowering young professionals as they face the challenges of transitioning from student to industry professional. This initiative provides engaging and collaborative environments that expand the creative and professional horizons of participants and partnered academic communities. By prioritizing mentorship, resources, and community, Gotham EDU seeks to provide more equitable access to the Film and Media Industry for the next generation of storytellers.

The Focus Features | JetBlue Short Film Showcase

The Focus Features | JetBlue Short Film Showcase provides master’s program students an incredible opportunity to participate in the Short Film Showcase – a unique commercial entry point for short thesis films entering the industry.

Now in its 5th year, the Short Film program is open to graduate-level students who have completed a short film within the last academic year. Selected filmmakers receive a $10,000 grant and will have their films shown for twelve months on JetBlue’s seat back entertainment systems under the “Gotham Selects” movie category and on Focus Features digital streaming platforms.

The Film and Media Career Development Program

The Gotham EDU Film and Media Career Development program allows students from across the country to learn from industry professionals and provides the resources needed to make informed and strategic decisions as they complete their academic studies. During the 6-week virtual component of the program, students attend interactive discussions with industry leaders, develop creative concepts, and explore career opportunities. Students are exposed to a variety of career choices, gain a working knowledge of the film and media industry sectors, develop a creative concept, and engage with makers and industry leaders during Gotham Week 2023.

The Executive Leadership Program

The Gotham’s Executive Leadership program is designed to provide undergraduate women of color an opportunity to deepen their institutional knowledge in order to advance their film executive careers in the areas of Communications + Marketing, Development, and Distribution.

NYC Study Groups

Supporting the ever-expanding group of students majoring, minoring, or generally interested in Film & Media Studies, the NYC study group is designed to be of interest to students engaged in performing, media, and visual arts broadly. Located in New York City, the study group immerses 15 students in rich cultural and artistic scenes, offering students new opportunities and frameworks in which to engage with the arts circularly and co-circularly.

Contact

For more information about Gotham EDU programs, contact Cait Carvalho, Director, Gotham EDU.

Participating Institutions