Pratt Film/Video

Pratt Film/Video Pratt Institute's Film/Video Department The department promotes critical thinking and independence across the vast spectrum of media making.

The Film/Video major provides a foundation in all aspects of the moving image while inspiring students to explore various modes of filmmaking, including narrative, documentary and experimental. Pratt's Film/Video program emphasizes conceptual and artistic development and encourages collaboration with students in other disciplines.

05/04/2026

Film/Video is excited to announce our upcoming Senior Thesis Showcase, 2026!

Five blocks of films will screen at BAM on May 18th. Start times are: 11 am, 1pm, 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm, and 8:30 pm. See the Pratt Events Page to reserve tickets for the block or blocks you would like to attend. This option will open on Wednesday! Tickets are free, but please reserve in advance separately, for each block you wish to attend.

Students whose work is represented in the reel, in order of appearance are: Aarushi Shrivastav, Aniya Maldonado, Alejandro Traynor, Baile Beck, Lennon James Bryden, Brianna Banvard, Bernard Sweetman, Cyprian Marona, Colin Schooling, Declan Sirri Altikriti, Daniel Maloney, Desmond O’Shea, EC Brooks, Kena Todd-Walden, Evelyn Khaing, Esther Yun Kong, Finn Hamre-Myers, Georgia Davidson, Holland LaGarde, Honor Michel, Iman Alexander, Imaji Fabiandava, iara Scherer Keen, Jacob Ace, Jordan Rivera, Kalani Angel, Kemi Star, Laura Prialé Chirinos, Lavanya Vinayak, Min Hui Chai, Mrugesh Thakor, Maddy Wyatt, Nikhil Behal, Noah Rasmussen, Priscilla Salvatore, Shanoya Allwood, Selma Gamble, Ted Piccininni, Vivienne Mount, Valeria Vidal, Xiao Xiao, Zavi Olubeko, and Will Morrow. Films by Emmanuel Aweke and Jon Horton will also screen in the showcase.

Full Circle: The First All-Black Everest Ascent a feature film directed by Pratt F/V Faculty member Justice Whitaker and...
04/29/2026

Full Circle: The First All-Black Everest Ascent a feature film directed by Pratt F/V Faculty member Justice Whitaker and Rolake Bamgbose - is headed to as part of the Spotlight Documentary program.

Congratulations to all!

See the premiere June 7th or at additional screenings 6/10 & 6/14 while taking in the rest of the festival June 3–14 in . Tickets on sale now!

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Macro and Andreessen Horowitz’s Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) announced the inaugural class for The Epigraph Creator Fe...
04/29/2026

Macro and Andreessen Horowitz’s Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) announced the inaugural class for The Epigraph Creator Fellowship, a unique program that pairs filmmakers with frontier AI tools to integrate into their creative process.

The selected fellows are Bianca Lambert, Chazitear Martin, John Burr, Justice Whitaker, Nick Barili, Sulayman Tahir and Tedra Wilson. Their projects have been featured in and recognized by Tribeca, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), Slamdance, Essence Film Festival, as well as on streaming platforms such as Amazon’s Prime Video, HBO Max, Paramount+ and Netflix.

For more information on the fellowship, visit the Epigraph’s website. Article at Variety

Congratulations Professor Whitaker!

F/V students - please join us for a Town Hall about Generative AI, on Thursday March 26th, at 6:30 pm.The faculty would ...
03/20/2026

F/V students - please join us for a Town Hall about Generative AI, on Thursday March 26th, at 6:30 pm.

The faculty would like to hear from students with different perspectives about the use of Generative AI in all aspects of the filmmaking process.
Open to all F/V students - bring your thoughts, concerns, and ideas!

Congratulations to Film/Video grad (2013) Myrsini Aristidou for winning the Audience Award at Sundance. Woo Hoo!!!!!
01/31/2026

Congratulations to Film/Video grad (2013) Myrsini Aristidou for winning the Audience Award at Sundance. Woo Hoo!!!!!

Film/Video and Pratt Interior Design are honored to host a conversation and Q&A with Mark Friedberg on November 18th. Kn...
11/01/2025

Film/Video and Pratt Interior Design are honored to host a conversation and Q&A with Mark Friedberg on November 18th. Known for his work on a staggering array of incredible films; most recently "Highest 2 Lowest", "Caught Stealing", "Joker", “Synecdoche”, “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou”, and many more. Mark Friedberg is an award-winning and highly acclaimed American production designer and second unit director based in New York City. He works frequently with directors such as Wes Anderson, Jim Jarmusch, Barry Jenkins, Darren Aronofsky, and Todd Haynes.

Professor Jon Otis, of Pratt's School of Design Interior Design department, will introduce the guest and begin the conversation, followed by an informal Q&A with the audience.

Space will be limited so RSVP promptly for this special visitor.

DATE: Tuesday, November 18th, from 6:30 PM

DOORS OPEN: 6:00 PM

LOCATION: Katharine L. McKenna Screening Room. Pratt Institute, F/V Building

RSVP AT LINK IN BIO

Pratt Film/Video congratulates F/V '23 Alum Mackie Mallison for being named in the inaugural 2025 Sundance Institute Fil...
10/03/2025

Pratt Film/Video congratulates F/V '23 Alum Mackie Mallison for being named in the inaugural 2025 Sundance Institute Filmmakers Fund sponsored by !

Visionary projects across fiction and nonfiction were selected from Sundance Institute artist programs, receiving $120,000 in support to bring their bold and deeply resonant stories to life.

The Filmmakers Fund is part of a year-round commitment to supporting artists at every stage of their journey and expanding the future of film.

🔗 Visit the link in bio ( ) to learn more about the artists and their projects.

CONGRATS MACKIE!

Professor Justice Whitaker and a few excited Pratt Film/Video students enjoyed the Timberland "Advice of an Icon" event ...
09/11/2025

Professor Justice Whitaker and a few excited Pratt Film/Video students enjoyed the Timberland "Advice of an Icon" event at Brooklyn Museum on Tuesday. It was a blast to be there for the Q&A event with the always iconic Spike Lee!

Don't miss "Realm Of Satan" - produced by Eliza Hittman - directed by Scott Cummings- coming soon to the Nitehawk Prospe...
08/07/2025

Don't miss "Realm Of Satan" - produced by Eliza Hittman - directed by Scott Cummings- coming soon to the Nitehawk Prospect Park on August 13th.

2025 F/V Grads Zac Wiczek and Pranav Dawar enjoyed a gorgeous and productive month this summer! All photos by Zac Wic...
08/06/2025

2025 F/V Grads Zac Wiczek and Pranav Dawar enjoyed a gorgeous and productive month this summer! All photos by Zac Wiczek unless noted otherwise.

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