While other American cities are leading in certain sections of the media industry, for example Los Angeles for film, New York is influential in various media forms such as music, theatre, television, newspapers and magazine publishing and is considered the capital of the media world. Students have a variety of visits on offer such as NBC Studio tour, Radio City Stage tour and the Museum of Moving Image.
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Film & Media Studies Student Tours to New York
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Film & Media Studies Student Tours to New York
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New York Offstage Workshops
We offer the following spectacular programs for groups led by qualified Broadway professionals. These unique customized events will be specifically tailored to each individual group's ability. They can also be tailored to a specific show you are seeing during your trip. Workshops include: Broadway Song and Dance (2hr), Meet the Artist (1hr), Audition Clinic (2hr), Broadway Bound (1hr) and A Recording Studio Tour (1hr). Please contact us for further details.
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Tour of Manhattan TV and movie sites
Visit the Friends apartment building and the hi-rise or sit on the steps of the Cosby brownstone and many more TV and film sites on this exciting bus excursion. Listen to TV theme songs, answer trivia, and learn the facts about New York City history. This tour is also a unique way to get an overview of Manhattan driving through areas such as Greenwich Village, 5th Avenue and the East Village of course including Central Park.
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Radio City Stage Tour
Students receive an epic experience of getting an insider's view of New York's premier entertainment venue. You can explore the art deco interior, learn all the backstage secrets and even get to meet some of the stars.
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New York Film Academy
Take your group on a fascinating guided tour of this famous film academy where many famous names have studied and where the promising talent of the future lies. These exclusive workshops offer an intensive, hands-on experience that gives students the opportunity to develop their creative skills to the fullest extent possible. There are 3 workshops available as 1, 2 or 3 hour sessions to match level of topic depth. Seminars can be tailored to your group in each of the following areas: Film-making, Digital Journalism, Screenwriting and more.
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Museum of the Moving Image
The museum exists to educate the public about the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media and examines their impact on culture and society. A very informative museum for students of all types of Media.
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Paley Centre for Media
The centres permanent collection includes nearly 150,000 television and radio programmes and advertisements. Facilities include classes and workshops, video conferencing, family programs, and a scholar's room with access to educational resources.
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NBC Tour
Visit some of the most famous studios in America including: Dateline NBC, NBC Nightly News, NBC Sports, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Rosie O'Donnell Show and Saturday Night Live.
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International Centre of photography
This gallery, school and library are a major photographic resource containing thousands of photographic files. Two floors of exhibition space often host the work of a single artist. The centre is ‘dedicated to exploring the possibilities of the photographic medium'.
Suggested Accommodation
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The Wolcott Hotel
Location: New York City
Facilities: The Wolcott hotel is in the heart of the city with some rooms having a view of the Empire State Building! All rooms have TV with satellite TV channels and en-suite bathrooms. There are conference rooms should you require them and the attractions of New York are on your doorstep!
Capacity: 200 Rooms
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The Bedford Hotel
Location: New York City
Facilities: Centrally located on 40th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, the Bedford is in the heart of midtown Manhattan in the quiet Murray Hill area. Located within an easy walk are such attractions as The Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, the Theatre District, and all of Fifth Avenue shopping. Rooms for up to 4 students in comfortable suites with en suite bathrooms and TV's.
Capacity: 135 Rooms
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The Hotel Pennsylvania
Location: New York City
Facilities: One block from the famed Empire State Building and Macy's illustrious flagship store, "the largest store in the world"; the Hotel Pennsylvania is a New York landmark and provides exceptional value for a hotel in this location. Student rooms for up to 4, all with en suite bathrooms and TV's. 24-hour coffee shop and cafe on ground floor.
Capacity: 1,700 Rooms!
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The Comfort Inn Chelsea
Location: New York City
Facilities: The Comfort Inn® Chelsea is centrally located within walking distance of many popular New York City points of interest, including Penn Station, the Empire State Building, Broadway theatres, Madison Square Gardens and Times Square. There are rooms for between 3 and 5 students all with en suite facilities and TV's and complimentary continental breakfast.
Capacity: 101 Rooms
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Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights
Location: New Jersey, 25 minutes from the centre of NYC
Facilities: The newly renovated Holiday Inn of Hasbrouck Heights is the ideal hotel for Travelbound groups wanting to experience the excitement of Manhattan with the convenience of New Jersey. This fabulous hotel is located 20 minutes from Downtown Manhattan and near the Paramus shopping mall.
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The Westside YMCA
Location: Manhattan, New York
Facilities: Located just off Central Park West and steps from Lincoln Centre, the Westside Y offers simple, single and double rooms that welcome nearly 40,000 international and domestic budget travelers each year. Excellent leisure facilities include 2 swimming pools.
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Hostelling International NYC
Location: New York
Facilities: Situated near Central Park and Columbia University, the hostel is a historic Victorian Gothic-style building on Upper West Sid. The rooms are clean and modern, with separate male/female accommodation of 4-6 beds and shared bathrooms in the hallway. Facilities include a cafe/bar and games room
Capacity: 624 Beds
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