Magic Box Productions

07/03/2026

That’s a wrap on our 2025–2026 school year💫

📸🎬To all our students, we’ve had so much fun creating with you and witnessing your brilliance.

☀️Wishing a fun-filled summer to all!

And thank you to our spring intern and former Magic Box student, Lauren, for the photo edits!

06/17/2026

‘Tis the season for culminating events! Congratulations to our students at LESP, PS 377K, P138M, LEAD, PS 119K, Forsyth, and MS 172Q who have all presented their photo galleries, film festivals, and podcast parties this week. We are amazed by your artistry!

Thank you to our team of TAs and partner teachers who collaborate to create the best media arts learning environments ✨

1. LESP students at Miracle Garden
2. Photography work from PS 377K
3. Podcasting presentation at LEAD
4. PS 377K Photography students
5. P138M broadcasting presentation
6. LESP photo book
7. LESP art making at culminating celebration

06/12/2026

Last week, our broadcasting students at P138M had the incredible opportunity to visit the Manhattan Neighborhood Network, Manhattan’s public broadcasting station. They toured MNN’s production studios and editing suites, met creators producing their own talk shows and podcasts, and watched a screening of a recent training cohorts’ work. We are so excited to connect our students with the resources at MNN to continue their broadcasting journey. 🎥

A huge thank you to MNN’s Director of Emerging Talent, Amber, for welcoming us and TA Rachael for organizing!

05/26/2026

Join us for the 8th Annual NYC Public School Film Festival MOVIES Under The Stars.

Friday, June 12th, 8:15-11pm in Washington Square Park, Manhattan and Saturday, June 13th, 8:15-11pm in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

nyc.gov/moviesunderthestars

05/08/2026

Congratulations to our students at PS 86K and PS 161 on your spectacular photo gallery and film premiere this week! 📸🎬

For the past 8 weeks, students have been busy at work learning the foundations of photography and video making. We loved welcoming family and loved ones to share in celebrating their culminating projects.

Thank you to TAs Barthelemy Atsin and Sarah Nakhost-Karimi for your commitment to these wonderfully creative students!

04/22/2026

PS 8 Stop Motion Animation Film Premiere

After 12 weeks of production, we were excited to share 18 stop-motion animation films created by students working under the guidance of Magic Box Productions Resident Teaching Artist, Danilo.

These films were conceived and developed by students across five classes, spanning 2nd through 5th grade. A celebration of imagination, storytelling, and hands-on filmmaking brought to life frame by frame.

Congratulations to all! 🎥

04/13/2026

A huge thank you to for having us at Face to Face 2026! Our team had the best time connecting with artists, educators, and administrators doing such vital work.

And congrats to our very own Principal Teaching Artist, Danilo Randjic-Coleman on an incredible workshop, “Using our Voice: An Introduction to Podcasting.” 🎙️

03/08/2026

This 5 year old, pictured with her grandpa and Cocoa, would go on to become a documentary filmmaker and Founding Executive Director of Magic Box Productions, an award-winning nonprofit bringing media arts education to students of all ages.

Today, and every day, we celebrate the strength, resilience and grace of women everywhere. Women who nurture, lead, who dream, who break down barriers and who lift others as they rise.

Happy International Women’s Day!

02/13/2026

Congratulations to the students of PS 79 and TA Sarah for your fabulous work in your afterschool podcast club this winter🎉🎙️

Students devised and recorded informational podcasts about topics ranging from black holes to social emotional support animals to Minecraft to cheerleading. We are so proud of what you accomplished!

01/25/2026