Jacob Burns Film Center
Cassidy McKenna is an accomplished filmmaker and educator with extensive experience in film production, teaching, and event management. Cassidy currently serves as a Class Instructor at the Jacob Burns Film Center, where a unique course for emerging female filmmakers has been designed and instructed. As the CEO and Founder of Slime House Productions, collaborative efforts focus on producing music videos. Cassidy has also produced the feature documentary “That’s What Cassidy Said” and has held various roles including Executive Producer and Social Media Manager at Gateway Galaxy Films, which was founded at the age of 13. Educational endeavors include a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Media Studies from Purchase College, alongside hands-on experience in roles such as Chief Lighting Technician, Videographer, and Producer for multiple film projects. Cassidy is a co-founder of the Black Voices Film Festival, further showcasing a commitment to celebrating diverse voices in the film industry.
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Jacob Burns Film Center
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is a nonprofit arts and education hub located on a three-building campus in the New York Metro area. The JBFC brings the transformative power of film to the surrounding community through unique programming and discussion, shared experiences, and educational initiatives. Since opening in 2001, over 3,000,000 people have enjoyed the best of current American and foreign cinema, unique film series, and special events at the five screen theater complex. A pioneer in visual literacy education, the Jacob Burns Film Center offers courses in filmmaking, screenwriting, and animation for students of all ages at our state-of-the-art Media Arts Lab, and develops curriculums for public schools throughout the region.