Fred Walsh, Superintendent
Kevin Lopez, Founding Principal
IG: @motionpicturenyc
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MISSION: To create a sustainable pathway for aspiring filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, preparing them for rewarding creative and technical careers in Film and Television.
VISION: LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACCESS. Shaping the future of Film & Television, through public education.
CORE VALUES: Creativity Innovation Opportunity
MPT STUDENTS will become Strong Collaborators,
Communicators, and Creative Problem Solvers
Founding Principal
KEVIN A. LOPEZ
Q472 / District 30
53-16 Northern Boulevard,
Woodside, Queens NY
New Building Q472: Opening Sept. 2025
Queens Innovation Center
Located at 53-16 Northern Blvd. in District 30
Capacity of approximately 3,066 seats for 3 Pathway High Schools
Ground-up construction
Beginning in the 2025-2026 School Year:
The Motion Picture Tech is a public high school at the intersection of Media Arts & CTE committed to creating an inclusive pathway to careers in the Film & Television Industries.
We prepare young diverse students to become film & media industry professionals, teaching students the creative and technical skills to take on below-the-line production roles in film and television.
PURPOSE OF SCHOOL
ABOVE THE LINE: 5% OF JOBS IN THE FILM & TV INDUSTRY
BELOW THE LINE: 95% OF JOBS IN THE FILM & TV INDUSTRY
PRODUCTION
CRAFTS
CAMERA
LIGHTING
SOUND
EDITING
VIDEO EFFECTS
ANIMATION
PRODUCTION DESIGN
Hair & Makeup
COSTUME
POST PRODUCTION
DIVERSITY CHALLENGE IN
BELOW-THE-LINE CAREERS
Production Designers
5.9%
POC
94.1%
White
Camera Operators
18.2%
POC
81.8%
White
Animators
62.3%
White
37.7%
POC
Editors
68.5%
White
31.5%
POC
7.3% LatinX
5.6% Asian
4% Black
Customers
72%
White
28%
POC
14% LatinX
11% Asian
9% Black
Costumers
The Opportunity
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These aren’t just jobs – they’re good jobs. And there are plenty of them.
Likewise, film & television has greatly influenced the city’s development, both culturally and economically.
At Motion Picture Technical High School, we strive to create an inclusive, collaborative, project-based learning environment where film and media arts are integrated into all subjects.
Through interdisciplinary integration of film and media arts, we empower students to develop and excel in essential 21st-century skills.
Educational Approach
ACADEMIC COURSES
Freshman Core Courses:
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide academic and technical instruction alongside work-based learning experiences to high school students in public school systems.
WHATS IS
?
CTE students take industry-specific courses, work-based learning opportunities and certifications in order to be better prepared for their next steps after high school.
INTERSECTION OF
MEDIA ARTS & CTE
Creating a pathway for NYC students from diverse backgrounds, preparing them for fulfilling and well-paying CREATIVE & TECHNICAL careers in the film and television sectors.
9th GRADE FILM FOUNDATION CURRICULUM MAP: TERM 1
September 2024:
Introduction to Film & TV Production
Overview of film production phases and job roles.
Understanding the 3 Film / CTE Pathways: Technical, Post-Production, Crafts
Story and Character Development
Designing pitch decks and bibles
October 2024:
Camera Techniques and Storyboarding
Camera shots, angles, movement, 180 degree rule.
Storyboards and shot list creation.
Understanding the power of Visual Language.
November 2024:
Post-Production Basics
Introduction to editing and VFX.
Basic training in Avid, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and/or After Effects.
December 2024:
Lighting and Sound
Lighting terminology and roles.
Sound design and mixing basics.
January 2025:
Art Department / Production
Design Set design, Wardrobe, HMU
9th GRADE FILM FOUNDATION CURRICULUM MAP: TERM 2
February 2025:
Pre-Production Skills & Planning
Screenwriting, shot lists, location scouting
Table reads, scheduling, budgeting, casting
Set Binder compilation
March 2025:
Principal Production Experience
On-set terminology and protocols.
Hands-on equipment training: camera, sound, lighting.
Filming of short narrative films on set.
April 2025:
Marketing & Distribution
Submit short films to NYC Public School Film Festivals
Film Marketing and Distribution 101
Developing an Audience
May 2025:
Beyond Production
Dive into Below-The-Line Professions and Adjacent Industries
Understanding IATSE
Exploring Film Financing and Grant Writing
Colleges and Universities with Film Programs
June 2025:
Finding Your Authentic Voice in Film
Film Theory / Film Critique
Students Select their Film / CTE Pathways
1st Annual Motion Picture Film Expo
MPT CTE MEDIA & DESIGN LEARNING AREAS
TECHNICAL THEATER DESIGN & FASHION DESIGN �CTE PATHWAY
ANIMATION &
GRAPHIC DESIGN
CTE PATHWAY
FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION
CTE PATHWAY
Craft Design
Post-Production
Video Production
THANK
YOU!