Special Programs

Social Impact Filmmaking in Madrid

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Core Curriculum

Students admitted for this program will enroll in the following 4-unit course. 

Please Note: Students studying abroad on a Tisch track are not eligible to pursue an internship (except for Television Writing in London and Theatre in Ghana). Tisch programs do not provide work visas.

Social Impact Filmmaking

IFMTV-UT 1204 | 4 units | Instructor: Harry Winer

This course is an opportunity to investigate how to create content with a social impact inspired by issues or events students are impassioned to explore. The goal is to get emerging filmmakers to think deeply about things that matter to them then transfer their observations into the stories they tell. We will analyze how to tell stories which tap critical issues of our time without preaching from a soap box. Our objective is to find a way to focus on these issues by telling stories with an honest emotional hook and character development that engages the audience regardless of the genre.

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Program Dates

Summer 2025

Check-In: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Check-Out: Saturday, June 14, 2025

Arrival and departure dates are subject to change.

Admissions

This course is open to NYU and visiting undergraduates.

Summer 2025

Application Deadline: Monday, February 24, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Please read the following application requirements before starting your application.

Note: Students should wait to receive their admissions notification and confirmation that the program is running prior to purchasing airline tickets. Students accepted to the program should purchase refundable airline tickets and/or travel insurance in the event the program is canceled or program dates are changed due to world events. It is strongly recommended that students purchase insurance for trip cancellation, flight cancellation, luggage loss or damage, as well as medical and accident coverage.

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Expenses

Summer 2025

Undergraduate Tuition: $7,664
Program Fee: $486*
GeoBlue Global Health Insurance: $171.62
Housing: TBA

Airfare: Students will be responsible for booking their own flights to and from the program.

*Estimated, based on 2024.

Please review the Tisch Special Programs cancellation policy.

Visit the NYU Office of the Bursar for additional information on tuition and fees.

Housing

On-campus housing is required for this program. Visit NYU Madrid for options and pricing.