DOE

Through the BRK-THRU Academy, DOF partners with the NYC Department of Education, schools, and educators to create programs that expose students to careers in film, media, marketing, and other creative industries. Our programs allow students to learn from industry professionals while developing their creative voices.

Beyond the Classroom

DOF partners with schools and public institutions to deliver creative education, professional storytelling, and immersive experiences that expose students to careers across film, media, marketing, and more.

Creative & Media Classes

We bring working professionals into the classroom. Students participate in interactive classes and workshops covering filmmaking, content creation, directing, producing, photography, marketing, social media, and other areas of the entertainment industry.

Capabilities:

  • Creative Workshops

  • Film & Video Production

  • Content Creation

  • Photography

  • Marketing & Social Media

  • Career Development

  • Industry Professional Sessions

Brk-Thru Documentary Series

We turn student experiences into stories that inspire. Our BRK-THRU documentary series introduces students to powerful stories of resilience, ambition, and achievement while giving selected students firsthand exposure to the creation of professional productions.

Students can shadow directors, producers, and department leaders, connecting what they learn in the classroom to a real production.

Capabilities:

  • Documentary Production

  • Student Participation

  • Professional Shadowing

  • Career Exposure / Interviews

  • Behind-the-Scenes Learning

  • Educational Content

School Video Production

We help schools tell their stories. DOF develops and produces professional video content highlighting a school’s students, educators, programs, achievements, and community—creating content that can support recruitment, communications, and special initiatives.

Capabilities:

  • School Profile Videos

  • Student Stories

  • Program Spotlights

  • Interviews

  • Promotional Videos

  • Social Content

  • Photography

  • Event Coverage

Brk-Thru Live Experience

We bring the experience together with a culminating school event. Participating schools can host a special BRK-THRU screening and live experience featuring students, educators, filmmakers, and invited industry guests.

The event creates a moment for the entire school community to celebrate the students’ work, experience the stories together, and connect directly with professionals working in the industries they are learning about.

Capabilities:

  • Film Screenings

  • Student Showcases

  • Industry Panels / Q&A Sessions

  • Guest Speakers

  • Career Conversations

  • Live Event Production