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Production Assistant Training Sessions

The "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program is a free, 4-week job training program that prepares low-income New York City residents to work as entry-level Production Assistants (PAs) on major film and TV productions.
We are currently recruiting for our June 2026 training and are actively seeking new CUNY graduates and students seeking an alternative to a 4-year degree.
Feel free to forward this information to students you believe will be interested. We've attached a promotional flier you can also forward.
To apply, students must attend a virtual Info Session. To register for a virtual Info Session, students can email us at pa@bwiny.org or use this link: https://bwi.tfaforms.net/f/MINYPAinterest
A link to the application form will be provided at the end of the Info Session presentation. 

Submit your film for the Spring 2026 QCC Youth Reel Film Festival

April 12 is the deadline to submit your film to the QCC Youth Reel Film Festival for Spring 2026.

Go to https://forms.gle/1YfYdPhKt6dN6shV7 to see the rules and submit your film!

The QCC Youth Reel Film Festival is a celebration of QCC student creativity, showing films written and directed by our students in a supportive, collegial environment. 

The festival will happen on April 29 in LB-29.  After the film screening, there will be snacks and Q&A, giving everyone a chance to meet the directors and learn about how they made their movies.

FESTIVAL SUBMISSION RULES:

  • All genres encouraged: comedy, drama, action, horror, etc.
  • Submitted film must be 8 minutes or less, including credits
  • No obscene, abusive, or hateful material will be considered for the festival
  • If your file cannot be opened, we will try to contact you to resubmit.  But we will not consider the film for inclusion until the judges have seen it.

QCC Youth Reel Film Festival this Wednesday!

QCC Film Fest 2025Come celebrate your colleagues and meet your next collaborator!
This Wednesday, the QCC Youth Reel Film Festival will be showing a program of short films by QCC students.  Comedy, drama, documentary and horror, all in under an hour and starring your fellow students!
The festival will be this Wednesday, at 12:30 PM in Science-111. 
Admission is free, and snacks will be served.

FMP Meet and Greet

Wednesday, September 10th from 12:30pm - 2pm, we'll be hosting a Meet & Greet for FMP majors in H-123. This event is designed to give students the opportunity to meet the professors and students in the program and welcome them in FMP.  There will be pizza!

Job Opportunity

The NYC Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) is seeking a matriculating Video Arts and Technology student (or similar major) to intern (unpaid) within our Bureau of Community Services in exchange for academic credit and/or financial compensation from the college (description attached).

Anyone interested should contact Carlos Roland at croldan@aging.nyc.gov

Campus Cultural Centers

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Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

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QPAC: Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

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QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.