The BRK-THRU Academy
Our programs

Tell your school’s story. Build your students’ creative skills.

Commission a professionally produced film or bring the Academy to your school to teach students how to create. Choose either option or combine both.

01 / SCHOOL STORYTELLING

School Films & Storytelling

Professional production · Your school’s story

Professional films that help families see your school’s culture, meet its community, and discover its standout programs.

  • School showcase films
  • Program spotlight documentaries
  • Day-in-the-life stories
  • Student and educator profiles
Learn more about school films
Principal Paula Lev at High School for Law & Public Service
02 / CREATIVE LEARNING

8–12-Week Media Residency

Grades 6–12 · 8 to 12 weeks · English & Spanish

Students learn storytelling, pre-production, filming, sound, and editing through a guided project. Responsible AI tools support the creative process.

  • Storytelling and pre-production planning
  • Camera, interviews, sound, and editing
  • Responsible AI tools throughout the creative process
Learn more about the residency
An instructor guiding students through camera work in a school hallway
03 / COMMUNITY & EVENTS

Community Outreach & Events

Reading · Conversation · School events

School events built around reading, storytelling, conversation, and shared experiences.

  • Guest visits and reading events
  • School event planning and production
  • Experiences shaped around your school community
Learn more about community events
Kenan Thompson reading with students watching in the foreground
Inside the in-class experience

From first idea to final cut.

01

Shape the story

Develop an idea and identify the people and voices that will bring it to life.

02

Capture conversations

Discover how thoughtful interviews become the foundation of a film.

03

Create the visuals

Explore how camera, lighting, sound, and supporting footage build a story.

04

Find the story in the edit

Review rough cuts, share feedback, and see the film take shape.

05

Reach the audience

Explore marketing and distribution, with students contributing ideas.

06

Premiere & reflect

Screen the final piece together and reflect on the experience.

A few useful answers

Let’s make it work
for your school.

Can we choose just one program?

Yes. Each program can stand alone or be combined. We’ll discuss your goals and recommend a suitable scope.

How does scheduling work?

We plan with your school around class periods, the school calendar, and the production needs of the project.

Do you offer bilingual storytelling?

Yes. Our curriculum, instruction, and learning resources are offered in English and Spanish. We plan with your school around the language needs of students and families.

Film + Residency

Showcase your school. Invest in your students.

Book a school film, a media residency, or both.

Your school film

Our professional team produces a polished film showcasing your school’s culture, community, and programs.

Their creative experience

Students develop storytelling and production skills through a guided creative project during an 8–12-week residency.

The professional school film and the student learning project are separate deliverables. Each service has its own scope, schedule, and fee, even when included in one proposal.

Plan a Film + Residency
FOR PRINCIPALS & GRANT OFFICERS

Bring the Academy to Your School

We work with schools and districts to shape a program around their students, goals, and schedule. Contact us for a tailored proposal and to discuss purchasing and funding options.

We’ll arrange a time by email. Your request does not automatically book an appointment.

Purchasing method and funding eligibility must be confirmed by the school or district under applicable DOE and grant requirements. Industry credits reflect individual projects and are not guaranteed for every participant.