The TV Writers Studio (TVWS) is a one-of-a-kind program that gives its students a real-world TV writing experience they could get nowhere else.
The TV Writer's Studio is a new program at Long Island University-Brooklyn consisting of a carefully selected complement of 20 to 25 graduate student writers from across the U.S.A. The students invited to participate will be part of an intensive, two-year program of study during which they will function collaboratively, much like the staff of an ongoing television series; and independently, as wri
04/04/2025
Curious about the BTS of how an indie movie gets written, directed, and produced? Please join us on Tuesday April 8th, 6-7PM in the Media Arts lounge (second floor of Humanities Building, 1 University Plaza 11201) for a Q&A from two time Emmy nominated filmmaker Attika J Torrence! This event is free and open to the public, please email [email protected] to RSVP!
03/20/2025
You’re invited! Come hear LIU alum Rochelle Brown discuss strategies for establishing a successful career in media arts! 🎬 This event is free and open to the public, email [email protected] to RSVP!
03/05/2025
Exciting news! The LIU Brooklyn film school is hosting an informative talk about the craft of acting in comedies on Tuesday, March 18th, 2-3PM. This event is free and open to the public, please email [email protected] to RSVP!
02/25/2025
We’re so excited for Professor Naylor’s short film REUNION being displayed in Reel Sisters’ upcoming showcase at BAM! Check out for more information!!
02/18/2025
Want to learn about comedy writing? Join us tomorrow to hear from Julie Klausner! Julie Klausner is the creator, writer and star of Hulu’s critically acclaimed ‘Difficult People’. Julie was most recently co-executive producer on season 3 of ‘Schmigadoon!’ for Apple TV+, which she also co-executive produced and wrote for seasons 1 and 2. She was head writer and co-executive producer for seasons 1 – 4 of ‘Billy On The Street’. Additional writing credits include ‘Mulaney’, ‘Triumph & Jack’, ‘Best Week Ever with Paul F. Tompkins’, and ‘The Big Gay Sketch Show’.
This event is free and open to the public, please email [email protected] to RSVP!
01/30/2025
Our Cinematographer in Residence, Larry Banks, is giving a masterclass on AI in filmmaking on February 6th, 6-8PM in Room 015 of our Library Learning Center, 1 University Plaza 11201! Larry Banks is known for his work in the music video industry on Public Enemy’s Fight the Power, Naughty By Nature’s, Hip-Hop Hooray, Arrested Development’s Revolution, Tracy Chapman’s Born to Fight, Lisa Lisa’s, Kiss Your Tears Away, Rob Base Joy & Pain, Orange Juice Jones Pipe Dreams, Living Color’s, Middle Man, to name just a few. This event is free and open to the public. Please send an email to [email protected] to RSVP!
01/14/2025
Join Keith David, one of the stars of Spike Lee’s riveting film CLOCKERS, as the LIU Film School salutes its 30th anniversary on Friday, January 24th at 7PM in the Kumble Theater of LIU Brooklyn (1 University Plz 11201).
We will be screening CLOCKERS, a film about a street-level drug dealer from Brooklyn who becomes entangled in a murder investigation, and Keith David will share some stories about the film’s production.
To RSVP for this event, please email [email protected]. This event is free and open to the public, so feel free to invite friends and family!
Photo credit: Jonny Marlow
01/10/2025
That’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone that made this production such a great experience ❤️❤️
12/05/2024
Join us on Tuesday, December 10th at 7PM ET for a free webinar where Neil Landau will be discussing his newly released book, TV Writing On Demand: What’s Now + What’s Next, which explains how to satisfy the satiated viewer by analyzing the new hybrid genres, trends, and how to make smart initial decisions for a strong, sustainable story. Register at the link in our bio!
11/13/2024
Another great week at the TV Writers Studio! We’ve had a surprise birthday celebration, a trip to the Urban World Film Festival, and a visit with alum Joshua Novo!
10/29/2024
We’re hosting a free screening of HOME (2015) starring Rihanna on Saturday 11/2 at 1PM, followed by a Q&A with its screenwriter, Matt Ember. This event is free and open to the public (invite your friends!) and it’s taking place in the Kumble Theater of the Humanities Building at Long Island University, the address is 1 University Plz, Brooklyn 11201, no RSVPs required.