Kanbar Institute of Film & Television
Graduate Film
Be a part of the next wave.
The Graduate Film program is an intensive three-year conservatory in the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television that trains students in the art of cinematic storytelling. We focus on helping writer/directors develop a narrative voice and the technical virtuosity to express that voice in cinema.
Students learn by doing, in the classroom and on set. They write, direct, and produce multiple films and exercises, shooting and crewing on each other's projects. Our students transition into the professional world with a reel of short films that showcase their talent, a feature film script, and a range of highly sought technical skills.
The Graduate Film Program offers a stimulating, challenging, and diverse creative community in the heart of Greenwich Village. Our faculty are working professionals who are committed to developing the next generation of filmmakers.
My students teach me.
Spike Lee
Artistic Director
News
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Announcing the 2025 HEAR US Cohort!
The Tisch Initiative for Creative Research proudly presents the 2025 cohort of HEAR US grantees.
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Grad Film alum Ang Lee receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the DGA
Grad Film alum Ang Lee received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 77th Annual DGA Awards. As the guild's highest honor, this award recognizes extraordinary achievements in the art of cinema and motion picture direction.
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"Captain America: Brave New World" directed by alum Julius Onah releases to theaters worldwide
Captain America: Brave New World directed by Grad Film alum Julius Onah is now playing in theatres worldwide. This marks the fourth Captain America film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after nearly a decade since the last.