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NJ Film Academy Set to Begin Training New Jersey’s Film Workforce in Spring 2025

Brookdale Community College celebrated the ribbon cutting for the New Jersey Film Academy on December 4, 2024, at the Advanced Technology Center (ATeC) Building on its Lincroft campus. This event marked a significant milestone in New Jersey’s workforce development as the state prepares to launch comprehensive training programs in the entertainment industry in spring 2025.

“It is truly an honor and a privilege for me to bring this training to our great state of new Jersey, as we work to revitalize and return this vital industry to its birthplace,” said NJ Film Academy Director Diane Raver.

Supported by the New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities initiative, the NJ Film Academy will offer courses at four community colleges: Brookdale, Mercer County Community College, Camden County College, and Hudson County Community College. As the lead institution in the Center of Workforce Innovation for Film & Television Production, Brookdale Community College will play a pivotal role in equipping students with industry-recognized credentials and specialized skills for careers in New Jersey’s growing film sector.

“I’m excited about the opportunities the New Jersey Film Academy is bringing to our state. With Netflix’s expansion coming to NJ, this program is incredibly valuable for aspiring actors, filmmakers, and others pursuing careers in the film industry,” said Brookdale Graduate Trustee Jean Guerdy Paul. “It’s amazing that people no longer have to go to New York or California to study film, they can do it right here in New Jersey, with Brookdale as a leading partner. I’m proud to see us at the forefront of this initiative, creating pathways for students to follow their dreams.”

Thirteen community colleges statewide have already expressed intent to partner with the NJ Film Academy, creating a robust network to deliver training across all production areas. Through experienced faculty and industry-approved programs, the NJ Film Academy ensures that graduates will be well-prepared with the credentials and skills employers seek, positioning New Jersey as a prime location for film production.

The NJ Film Academy, led by Raver, will offer three tailored curriculum tracks:

Each track includes the prerequisite course Script to Screen: Introduction to the Entertainment Industry that may lead to internship opportunities that provide students with practical, real-world experience. In addition, the New Jersey Film Academy, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been established to support students by providing scholarships and resources to enhance their educational experience.

This collaborative effort, led by the New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC) demonstrates a commitment to economic growth and workforce readiness. By streamlining and standardizing training programs across campuses, the NJ Film Academy offers accessible, high-quality education statewide, supporting New Jersey’s vision of becoming a leading destination for film and television production.

For more information about the NJ Film Academy, please contact Director Diane Raver by email at d.raver@njfilmacademy.org.

For more information and to register, please call 732-224-2315, for the programs please visit: https://www.brookdalecc.edu/continuinged/careerdevelopment/nj-film-academy-programs/

 

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