The BRIC Pitch Series in Brooklyn equips emerging filmmakers with the skills and connections to turn ideas into successful TV and film projects. Dive into courses and community-driven events designed to sharpen your pitching craft.
The BRIC Pitch Series in Brooklyn equips emerging filmmakers with the skills and connections to turn ideas into successful TV and film projects. Dive into courses and community-driven events designed to sharpen your pitching craft.
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Brooklyn, New York, has long been a hub for creative energy—its streets pulse with diverse voices and stories hungry to be told. At the heart of this cultural landscape, BRIC offers the Community Media TV & Film Pitch Series in their vibrant Fulton Street space. This isn’t your typical media workshop; it’s a launchpad where aspiring filmmakers and storytellers sharpen the critical skills needed to bring their projects into the world.
The BRIC Pitch Series stands out by combining practical instruction with a community-driven approach. Over a dynamic series of courses, panel discussions, and networking events, participants gain expert guidance on how to package and pitch media projects effectively. Whether you’re drafting a documentary, a scripted series, or an innovative media idea, this program connects you with industry insiders and peers who understand the challenges of turning a concept into a compelling pitch.
Brooklyn itself offers an inspiring backdrop: an urban canvas of evolving neighborhoods, historic brownstones, and bustling public spaces that fuel creativity. BRIC’s location places creators at the crossroads of this energy, encouraging projects rooted in authentic storytelling and cultural relevance. The Pitch Series supports local voices while opening doors to larger platforms, responding to the broader shift toward inclusive media representation.
For anyone serious about making an impact in film or television, BRIC’s program delivers tools, community, and momentum. It’s a practical, no-nonsense incubator that recognizes pitching is both an art and a craft—one that demands clarity, confidence, and preparation. Situated in an area renowned for artistic innovation, the BRIC Pitch Series is a resource that helps turn ambition into realized media projects, anchoring Brooklyn’s role as a media capital for creators from all walks of life.
easy.
3–6 hours per session.
Requires no physical fitness, suits all levels
The series welcomes aspiring filmmakers, TV producers, and storytellers at various stages of development.
No prior experience is required, but basic familiarity with media production is helpful.
Mainly in person at BRIC’s Brooklyn location, with some sessions offered virtually depending on scheduling.
Yes, pitching opportunities and feedback from panels and mentors are core components of the series.
The pitch series runs through multiple sessions over weeks to provide comprehensive guidance.
Interested creators can contact BRIC via [email protected] or follow booking links associated with their workshops.
BRIC has been a cornerstone of Brooklyn’s media arts scene since the late 1970s, supporting community voices through evolving platforms.
BRIC actively promotes sustainable practices, encouraging digital workflows and reducing single-use materials during in-person events.
BRIC is a Brooklyn-based media education and production organization offering hands-on classes, workshops, and certification courses across audio, video, photography, and digital media. Located in Brooklyn, New York, BRIC operates the BRIC Media Lab and BRIC Media Center and collaborates with the Central Library to deliver in-person and online learning opportunities. Course offerings cover a broad skill set: audio production and studio technique, podcasting and radio formats, video editing with Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve color grading, motion graphics with After Effects, Photoshop and Lightroom, DSLR and mobile filmmaking, field audio, and stop-motion animation. Classes range from short workshops like two- and three-hour sessions to multi-day certification courses and twelve-hour skill intensives. BRIC lists technical and creative classes such as Audio Production in the Studio, Studio Podcasting (Certification Course), Video Editing with Premiere (Certification Course), Photoshop Essentials, Intro to DaVinci Resolve, Intro to Color Grading with DaVinci Resolve, Motion Graphics with After Effects, and TV Studio Intensive. The organization also provides projects-focused sessions including Make a Movie on Your Phone, Shoot Amazing B-ROLL, Street Photography, and Make a Podcast on Your Phone. Many offerings are available online as well as at BRIC's physical locations and partner sites, enabling flexible access for learners. With a catalog that includes certification classes, online courses, and community-centered workshops, BRIC provides practical, skill-based training for aspiring creators, producers, and media professionals. Instructors include industry practitioners and media educators who focus on hands-on practice, project feedback, and real-world workflows to prepare students for creative careers and portfolios.
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