Student Academy Award Winners
Eleven graduate students have won Student Academy Awards. You could be next.
In-Depth Documentary Training from Day One
NYU’s News & Documentary (NewsDoc) program at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute is for the curious, the natural observers who strive to dig deep and tell the unexplored stories of the world. Over three semesters, they learn in-depth writing, reporting, filmmaking, and editing techniques from day one, work with professional documentary makers in the business, and graduate ready to take on positions in news and documentary organizations or as independent filmmakers.
Curriculum
A NewsDoc education builds on a strong reporting foundation with training in the tools and techniques that transform students into reporters and producers of both long- and short-form journalism. Here, you’ll work with a broad range of faculty who are award-winning reporters, and filmmakers, and you’ll gain exposure to the best documentary makers in the business in our Master Class series.
Students
Each NewsDoc cohort features a small and talented group of bright and innovative students from around the globe who collaborate, critique, and support one another as they work to tell the compelling stories of our time.
Program News
NewsDoc had its inaugural screening event for alumni Contessa Gayle’s new project, The Debutantes.
The screening room at 20 Cooper Square opened in the fall of 2024. The screening was followed by a Q&A with Gayles and NewsDoc alum Alyse Shorland.
NewsDoc Alum Rishabh Jain’s thesis documentary, A Dream Called Khushi, is a 2024 Student Academy Award winner.
Of the 2683 films submitted, Rishabh's documentary film was one of three to win the award in the Documentary category. Rishabh's win this week marks NewsDoc's 11th student academy award win.
Contessa Gayles (NewsDoc 2014) is featured on the Doc NYC 40 under 40 list
DOC NYC’s annual 40 Under 40 list spotlights young creatives that are making an impact on the field of documentary. DOC NYC is proud to honor the accomplishments of these exceptional artists, and excited to highlight for our industry and audiences powerful work and diverse voices that are worthy of close attention.