Using a camera is so exciting that my hand shakes when I hold it.
—6th grade student, IS 237, Queens
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 30,000 K-12 students and 3,000 teachers.
Making a Difference
Awards
Magic Box student Titiana Miller (Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School) received a Gold Key from the prestigious Scholastic Art regional competition.
ENGAGEMENT
Magic Box with the NYC DOE Arts Office and the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment co-produce the New York City Public School Film Festival.
LEADERSHIP
Magic Box leads the NYC DOE Arts Office Citywide Blueprint: Moving Image Professional Development Series for NYC teachers and educators.
2022-2023
A YEAR IN REVIEW
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STUDENT'S STORY
MAGIC BOX PRODUCTIONS VIDEO
PRODUCED BY VIVID STORY
Magic Box Productions, a leading Media Arts Education Non-Profit, is announcing the release of its new video, produced through the generous support of The Neuberger Berman Foundation. 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, Co-Producer of the award-winning Anthony Weiner documentary. The video 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.
“My view can change the world,” says one Magic Box student.
Magic Box’s professional media Teaching Artists have guided more than 12,000 students, parents and teachers in the exploration of photography, animation, video and audio aligned with academic curricula. Their innovative media arts programs are helping our students prepare for the digital landscape of today and tomorrow.
About Magic Box Productions: Founded in 2004 by documentary filmmaker and Executive Director Nelle Stokes, Magic Box provides opportunities for creative expression, community and cultural connections, and access to new technologies for kids, parents and teachers.
For more information please visit www.magicboxproductions.org
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.
“My view can change the world”
-Magic Box student
“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, and Julie Won and Speaker Adrienne E. Adams.
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. 
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