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Are you ready to make media that matters?
Whether you want to learn how to manage a crew in our multi-camera studios, how to capture a great story in the field, or how to edit your media, MNN has a class for you.
Join the digital media revolution and become a certified community producer at MNN with access to our state-of-the-art media production equipment.
Certification Classes
Certification classes are open to Manhattan residents ages 18 and over who have attended Orientation and submitted Proof of Residency and Identification. Once you successfully complete a certification class, you will be able to reserve our state-of-the-art video production and post-production equipment at any MNN facility.
Studio Production Certification
Learn how to produce a compelling and professional television show in a studio environment.
Prerequisites: Orientation + POR/ID
Cost: $25
Field Production Certification
Prepare to learn how to produce a television show in various remote locations using field video cameras.
Prerequisites: Orientation + POR/ID
Cost: $25
Video Editing Certification
Get trained to edit your video productions in our state-of-the-art suite.
Prerequisites: Orientation + POR/ID
Cost: $25
Other Media Education Opportunities
Workshops
Media Education workshops are offered on a range of subjects from pre-production to post-production. Select workshops are open to the general public.
Mediamaker Meetup
MNN’s Mediamaker Meetup is a lecture series and networking event for MNN Certified and Independent Community Producers.
Producer Resources & Video Tutorials
Producer resources and Video Tutorials to help you realize your vision at MNN.
Upcoming Events
Sep21
After attending Orientation, Manhattan residents and non-profit community organizations are able to enroll in MNN’s free media education courses for both adults and youths.
Sep26
Learn the fundamentals of producing a show from A to Z. In addition to covering scriptwriting and scheduling, this course will include information on the importance of obtaining licensing rights, permits and release forms.
Sep27
In this presentation documentary filmmaker and editor, César Martínez Barba, will discuss his creative use of cinematography, sound, and editing to tell his documentary stories.
Sep28
Shawn Antoine's award winning short film "Showtime" takes viewers into the unforgiving world of a New York City subway dancer.
Oct1
Learn how to produce a compelling and professional television show in a studio environment.