Alumni

Jessica Kingdon

Documentary Filmmaker

Jessica was named one of 25 New Faces of Independent Film by Filmmaker Magazine and a DOC NYC 40 Under ...

Vanessa Pappas

TikTok Global, COO

Vanessa was the Chief Operating Officer of TikTok globally, overseeing content, operations, marketing, and product teams for the video platform. ...

Sam Feder

Film Director

Cited by Indiewire as one of the “exciting trans filmmakers shaking up Hollywood”. Sam’s films explore legacy, conflict, and futures ...

Maya Mumma

editor

Primetime Emmy winning editor of Academy and Emmy award winning movies, Netflix original series and documentaries such as 7.5 hour ...

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The New School’s School of Media Studies provides a flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum and programs that allow for highly personalized pathways of study. Join a dynamic international student body in New York City.

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Artists in Residence

Christine Vachon

Film Producer

Sam Pollard

Filmmaker

Raoul Peck

Filmmaker

Sean Baker

Filmmaker

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Our Faculty

Our faculty brings real-world experience on the cutting edge of thought and creativity to the classroom, fostering a dynamic and demanding academic environment. Learn more about the faculty of The School of Media Studies.

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Student Work

Beloved Pariah-Short Film

By Kayla Bernard

Unprecedented Media

By School of Media Studies Students

SURFACE : A film from underneath

By Jun Oshima

Mirror-Short Film

By Alissa Xhixhabesi

Student Film Shows

By Media Studies Students
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Learn more about our programs

The MA in Media Studies gives students experience in creative media making, critical analysis, and entrepreneurialism. The Media Management MS offers the practical experience you need to succeed in today's media industries. The Documentary Studies Certificate program provides an opportunity to study documentary filmmaking in a small, tightly focused program. The Media Management Certificate Program provides a strong foundation of management principles and leadership skills to find work in the ever-changing global media landscape.