The LGBTQ+ Education and Acceptance Project (LEAP) is currently accepting applications for our Fall 2024 Filmmaking Program! We are looking for students aged 15 to 20 who are interested in learning the basics of filmmaking and making their own short film. The films you produce are eligible for admission into film festivals across NYC! Our sessions will be on Saturdays from October 5th to November 23rd between 12PM and 4PM at Brooklyn Community Pride Center (1561 Bedford Ave. Suite Ground A. Brooklyn, NY 11225).


Eligibility:
● Must be between the ages of 15 and 20 by the start of the program (October 2024)
● Must be a current resident of or attend school in Brooklyn or Queens
● Must be available on Saturdays from October 5th to November 23rd between 12 PM and 4 PM
● Must speak English fluently
● If under 18, must get parental consent to participate in the program
● Priority will be given to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, +) applicants


Incentives:
●Students will receive a $20 gift card each session for a total of $160! Lunch will be provided.
●Students who refer another student will receive an additional one-time $40 gift card if the student they refer also is accepted to and attends the program.

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* 1. Where did you hear about this application?

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* 2. Preferred Name

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* 3. Pronouns

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* 4. Date of Birth

Date

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* 5. Current school level

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* 6. Name of School (if you are currently enrolled)

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* 7. Borough of School (if you are currently enrolled)

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* 8. Home Zip Code

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* 9. Email Address

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* 10. Phone Number

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* 11. What is the best way to contact you? (Check all that apply)

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* 12. Gender Identity (Check all that apply)

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* 13. Sexual Orientation

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* 14. Race/Ethnicity (Check all that apply)

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* 15. Will you be able to obtain parent or guardian consent to attend this workshop? (This is required for minors under 18. The permission form will include that the program is by LGBTQ+ Education and Acceptance Program and that it takes place at the Pride Center)

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* 16. What interests you most about filmmaking?

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* 17. Please specify how you see your identity or experiences shaping the stories you want to tell:

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* 18. Do you have experience with cameras, editing software, or other filmmaking tools? Please elaborate on your experience here. (No experience is necessary, but we’d love to know!)

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* 19. Do you have any specific needs or accommodations to help you fully participate in this program? Please elaborate if so:

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* 20. This program is taking place every Saturday from October 5th to November 23rd between 12PM and 4PM at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center (address above in form description). The sessions are cumulative, with each one building on the last. For this reason, it is important for participants to attend all the sessions if they can. Do you have any commitments that you foresee affecting your ability to attend every session? Please elaborate if so:

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* 21. Other questions or comments:

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* 22. Did another student who already applied refer you to apply? Please let us know their name.

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* 23. Would you like to refer another student to apply for the chance to earn an additional $40?

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