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Welcome to The Academy at
American High

…a 501(c)(3) nonprofit training program empowering new voices in media.

Our Mission

The path to success in the entertainment industry is notoriously unclear. Our goal is to kickstart the careers of a generation of creatives through immersive programs, expert guidance, and equitable access.

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Alumni Success Stories

Meet the shining stars of our alumni who started their cinematic voyage at The Academy at American High and have gone on to make their mark in the industry.

Meet Our Alumni

Students on Set

Our students and alumni have used our facility to film award-winning short films! The Academy offers support and services to student projects like the ones found here.

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Our Community Partners

The Academy strives to engage not only American High’s audience but the entire CNY film community. Learn more about one of our favorite collabs here, an official SXSW EDU selection that brought a CNY Make-A-Wish wish to life.

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A Step Towards Success

Expanding on subjects from our workshop series, these courses offer participants a tangible skill or portfolio builder upon completion. Learn more about our upcoming classes and past successes!

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THE ACADEMY AT AMERICAN HIGH PRESENTS:

The second annual New York State High School Film Festival!

We are thrilled to announce the second annual New York State High School Film Festival, celebrating the creativity and talent of student filmmakers. Submissions closed on May 1st, but you can follow the lead up to our June 13th event below. This year’s festival will be hosted by RIT’s Magic Spell Studio – we hope to see you there!

Learn more and submit here!