TRUST IN YOUR VISION

TRUST IN YOUR VISION

  • A young African-American male smiles brightly while holding a "TheBronx" mug. On his shirt is an image of influencer Kai Cenat.
  • A young African-American female teen smiles at the camera while holding a Camera DSLR camera in the Bronx, New York. She is a participant of the Boogie Down Cinema Digital Media program.
  • A young male holds his hands up as he balance on the train tracks, the back of his t-shirt reads "This Is Your Movie."
  • Young male black creative holding a Sony FX6 camera, focusing his lens on a subject in a parking lot in the Bronx, New York.
  • "Three young Black creatives prepare for a video shoot in an outdoor setting—one operates a camera, another adjusts a mic, and the third checks audio equipment during a Boogie Down Cinema youth media production program in the Bronx.

Boogie Down Cinema is passionate about the work we do within our community. Our mission is to empower young people ages 14-24 in under-served communities by educating them on the technical and creative aspects of digital media production. Our educational focus is based on three pillars: Skills, Awareness and Mentoring. Our hands-on programming prepares our students with the relevant training, leadership and critical-thinking skills they need to be successful in the industry and in life.

Our Past Programs

BXCJC Digital Media Summer (2022)

BXCJC Digital Media Summer (2022)
BXCJC Digital Media Fall (2021)

BXCJC Digital Media Fall (2021)
BXCJC Digital Media Spring (2023)

BXCJC Digital Media Spring (2023)

OUR IMPACT

Photo of an a video production crew member placing a microphone on a subject.

85%

of program participants reported increased confidence in creative skills and career readiness after completing our workshops.

300 + hours

of creative instruction delivered annually across schools, community centers, and partner sites.

70%

of alumni have gone on to pursue creative projects, internships, or education in media-related fields within one year of program completion.

Image of a young african american male holding a camera up to his face wearing a black polo shirt.

200 +

youth trained in digital media, photography, and storytelling through hands-on workshops since 2020.

READY TO ENGAGE YOUNG CREATORS?
WE BRING THE TOOLS, THE TALENT,
AND A COMMUNITY-ROOTED APPROACH.

Two young men reviewing photos on a Canon DSLR camera during a youth media program at Bronx Community Justice Center, part of Boogie Down Cinema's youth programming initiative.