Using a camera is so exciting that my hand shakes when I hold it.
—6th grade student, IS 237, Queens
2022-2023
A YEAR IN REVIEW
OUR MISSION
Magic Box Productions provides rich media arts instruction for both students and teachers. By supporting the advancement of creative, collaborative, and technical skills, MBP prepares young people to navigate the world with curiosity and a critical lens.
OUR IMPACT
Magic Box Productions prepares young people to navigate the world with curiosity, collaboration, and a critical lens. Since its founding in 2004, Magic Box has served more than 27,000 K-12 students and 3,000 teachers.
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STUDENT'S STORY
MAGIC BOX PRODUCTIONS VIDEO
PRODUCED BY VIVID STORY
Produced through the generous support of The Neuberger Berman Foundation, EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STUDENT'S STORY captures the essence of Magic Box's work, nurturing students' creativity and joy for learning. The film documents students taking pictures, making movies and sharing how the program increases their skills in technology, problem solving and teamwork. Featuring behind the scenes interviews with students, teachers and families who benefited from MBP's pioneering photography, animation and documentary programs throughout New York, the film was produced by Vivid Story and Elizabeth Delaune Warren, an award-winning documentary producer.
For over a decade our media arts programs have helped students develop critical 21st-century skills in technology, problem solving, teamwork, and interdisciplinary thinking while nurturing creativity and enthusiasm for learning.
Student Workshops
Our programs, aligned with the Common Core Standards, give K–12 students access to new technologies and opportunities for creative expression.
Professional Development
We offer a variety of media arts workshops for educators, artists, and other professionals.
Educational Videos
We provide a full spectrum of video services for educational and community groups.
“My view can change the world”
-Magic Box student
Making a Difference
Awards
Magic Box student Titiana Miller (Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School) received a Gold Key from the prestigious 2015 Scholastic Art regional competition.
ALIGNMENT
Principal Brian O'Connell from The Scholars' Academy in the Rockaways discusses how video making by Magic Box students demonstrates the real-life applications of the Common Core goals.
Collaboration
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“Magic Box brought the extraordinary into my classroom. ”
Support for magic box provided by
Our programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with City Council Members Diana Ayala, Vickie Paladino, Kristen Richardson-Jordan, and Julie Won.
Additional funding is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts with support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
Magic Box Productions is a participant of the PrintPlace Nonprofit Sponsorship Program. 