Adjunct Professor of Media Studies, Jem Cohen‘s feature film was selected as the centerpiece in Currents’ section of the New York Film Festival. The world premiere of Little, Big, and Far, a tale of catastrophes through the travels of an astronomer in search of a … Read More »
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Alum Elisa Levine’s Documentary Sweetheart Deal In Theaters This Fall
The award-winning feature verite documentary “Sweetheart Deal” is having its NYC theatrical premiere at the Village East Cinema. After debuting at Slamdance and winning many accolades, the film is to be presented by Abramorama at various locations. https://www.sweetheartdealmovie.com/
WES JACKSON, MA MEDIA STUDIES 2013 ALUM NAMED PRESIDENT OF BRIC
MA MEDIA STUDIES ALUM WES JACKSON NAMED PRESIDENT OF BRIC, THE PIONEERING BROOKLYN-BASED ARTS AND MEDIA INSTITUTION WES JACKSON NAMED PRESIDENT OF BRIC, THE PIONEERING BROOKLYN-BASED ARTS AND MEDIA INSTITUTION Wes’ career began with producing concerts for Nas, The Roots, The Dave Matthews Band, The … Read More »
School of Media Studies Again Named Among the 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada in 2024
The 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada in 2024 The New School, School of Media Studies and Film (New York City) Don’t let the name fool you. The New School, located in Greenwich Village, has been around since 1919. It offered the … Read More »
FINE CUTS 2024
The 45th FINE CUTS annual film screening and awards will happen on Friday May 22, 2024 from 5-9pm. We are extremely proud of the 2024 FINE CUTS film program. The 8 winning films were selected by 26 film committee members, including filmmakers, festival programs, film … Read More »
Producer Christine Vachon will be the 2024 Hirshon Artist in Residence at The School of Media Studies
The legendary producer broke Hollywood barriers, changed American movies, and is behind two of 2023’s best films in Past Lives and May December. Her credits include groundbreaking films, such as Boys Don’t Cry, Carol, The Velvet Underground, and many others. More details about her residency … Read More »
Shaun Seneviratne’s Feature Film will Screen at South by Southwest Film Festival
Alum Shaun Seneviratne’s feature film “Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts” has been accepted to South by Southwest film festival in March 2024. He shot the film on location in Sri Lanka. More about the film: Ben Santhanaraj journeys to Sri Lanka to rekindle his relationship with Suzanne … Read More »
Marcos Echeverría Ortiz Received a Mason Multimedia Award for Outstanding Project in Oral History
Alum Marcos Echeverría Ortiz received the Mason Multimedia Award for Outstanding Project in Oral History, awarded by the Oral History Association. This prize recognized Ortiz’s thesis project, Where We Were Safe, the Oral History of the Lost Spaces of Salsa Music in New York City. Since graduating in 2021, … Read More »
Prajwal Godse Wins India China Institute Starr Foundation Student Award Grant
Student Prajwal Godse was awarded a Starr Foundation Award to fund his creative research project “Roots”. The grant enabled Godse to build a open air street gallery, the Sanskriti Gallery, in Dadra and Nagar Haveli (D&NH), India, showcasing the cultural heritage of the indigenous tribes of D&NH. Find out more … Read More »
Alum Nicholas Natalicchio Co-Authored New Book Examining Popular TV Trends
Alum Nicholas Natalicchio’s new book, “Television Show Trends, 2016-2020: Authenticity, Diversity, Sexual Candor, and Retrospection“, was recently published by McFarland. He co-authored the book with colleague Yvonne Leach, faculty of the Cinema & Television Department at Drexel University, where Natalicchio also teaches. The book is an evolution of their course … Read More »
First RUFF CUTS (Spring ) February 16, 2024
We look forward to opening our RUFF CUTS Spring 2024 season this Friday, Feb 16, 2024 from 6-9pm at Starr Foundation Hall. About RUFF CUTS RUFF CUTS is the main screening event at the School of Media Studies. It’s a prime opportunity to showcase and get feedback on your work-in-progress films, connecting with … Read More »
Josh Rabinowitz interviewing Ole Obermann Global Head of Music, TikTok
During his 20 + year career Josh Rabinowitz has produced music and supervised over 10K tracks for brands, cinema, recording labels and television. He’s been Adjunct Professor at The New School since 2008 and was chosen to be the inaugural President of the Cannes Lions … Read More »
Media Management Professor Neyda Martinez Elected to NYWIFT Board
Neyda Martinez, Associate Professor in the School of Media Studies, Director of the Media Management Graduate Program, and Co-Director of the Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative at The New School was elected to the Board of New York Women in Film and Television. The preeminent professional association … Read More »
SMS Faculty Member Savanna Washington Screens Playing Frisbee in North Korea
Filmed inside “the Hermit Kingdom,” this film by SMS faculty member Savanna Washington, looks at the everyday life of North Koreans, screening now on PBS. Find out more about the film HERE.
A Feature Documentary Produced by Alum Marija Stojnic Won Best Documentary at the 2023 Sarajevo Film Festival
BOTTLEMEN, directed by the Nemanja Vojinovic and produced by alum Marija Stojnic, has been awarded the prestigious Best Documentary – Heart of Sarajevo Award at the Sarajevo Film Festival, where it had its World Premiere.
SMS Faculty Neyda Martinez and Alum Igor Myakotin Selected for the 2022 Sundance Producers Lab
Media Management faculty and program director Neyda Martinez and alum Igor Myakotin (Doc Studies 2016) have been selected with their films by the Sundance Institute for its prestigious Producers lab: Bartolo (U.S.A.) Producing Fellow: Neyda Martinez The lives of two women intersect through crisis after … Read More »
Jessica Kingdon’s (MA Media Studies 2014) Award Winning Doc “Ascension” Nominated for 2022 Best Documentary Oscar
After winning the Best Documentary Film Award and the Albert Maysles Award for best new documentary director at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival and numerous other accolades, “Ascension,” the documentary feature directed and produced MA Media Studies alum Jessica Kingdon has been nominated for the … Read More »
School of Media Studies listed as one of the Best Film Schools by Moviemaker Magazine, Hollywood Reporter
Moviemaker Magazine: Filmmaking is just one aspect of a larger industry — the mass media — and this 100-year-old university located in the heart of the media capital of the world offers a master’s program that will immerse students in studying the various mediums that … Read More »
Mixed Messages 2021 Annual Student Showcase is Online
Mixed Messages is an annual exhibition showcasing outstanding creative work by graduate students in the School of Media Studies. Selected by a panel of distinguished jurors, projects include installations, interactive experiences, Web-based projects, and works on paper. https://www.smsmixedmessages.com/
Sam Pollard is The School of Media Studies’ 2021 Spring Hirshon Artist-in-Residence
Sam Pollard, the School of Media Studies’ 2021 Spring Hirshon Artist-in-Residence, will host a public event featuring his work, engage in a discussion with Michelle Materre, Director of the Media Management Program & Associate Professor of Media Studies and Film, and engage with the online … Read More »
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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.