Regardless of previous experience, skill or talent-level, meaningful artistic creation is attainable…

with the desire and will to tell stories.

Jeffrey Teitler is a full Professor of Production and Performance Studies within the Department of Communication at Central Connecticut State University. Working with non-specialized, or first-time filmmakers, his students consistently earn unprecedented achievements, previously not seen at CCSU. Regularly, Teitler’s students receive local and national accolades in digital film and documentary production, are broadcast on network television, selected within film festivals and most importantly, transform their skills to create meaningful works in media, film and documentary production. Outcomes matter!

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CCSU Student and Alumni Produce for Stephen Colbert

CCSU Film Students and Alumni Produce for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert – Outcomes Matter

From producing national segments for ESPN to developing award-winning films at national festivals, the team also collaborated with grammy award winning artist, Pharoahe Monch. In this latest effort, their work was broadcast on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert – Post by Jeff Teitler

Abe Azab, project overseen by Jeff Teitler

CCSU Film Student Wins Jury Award Fighting For Transgender Rights

The worlds largest student film festival, Campus Moviefest, sponsored by the Walt Disney Company, Lumix and Goldman Sachs awards CCSU film student – Posted by Jeff Teitler

Rashad Frett Joshua Therriault, Pharoahe Monch, Professor, Tatjana Kretevski. – Posted by, Professor Jeff Teitler

CCSU FILM ALUMNI AND STUDENTS PRODUCE WITH GRAMMY AWARD WINNING ARTIST

In a new milestone, CCSU Film alumni and students produce with Grammy Award Winning Artist, Pharoahe Monch and Filmmaker/NYU Film professor, Tatjana Kretevski. – Posted by, Professor Jeff Teitler

United States Congressional Black Caucus Awards Scholarship to CCSU Film Student

Fighting for student-excellence has its rewards. CCSU film student, Mya S. Gray has been awarded a prestigious UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS SCHOLARSHIP – Professor Jeff Teitler

CCSU Film Student captures McDonald’s…and then this happened!

Through long pauses, multiple drafts and extended film deadlines, sometimes one film can change a life. Post by Jeff Teitler

CCSU Film Graduate is A Recipient of Spike Lee’s Production Fund

CCSU Film Graduate, Rashad Frett is a selected recipient of Spike Lee’s Production Fund. Poat by Professor Jeff Teitler

The Women’s Film Festival in Philadelphia Selects CCSU Film Students

Defining Film Courage. CCSU Film student’s, Ryan Sehmi and Michaela Salvo are an Official Selection at the Women’s Film Festival in Philadelphia – Professor Jeffrey Teitler

5 CCSU Film Students Win Broadcasts On NESN

In an unprecedented outcome, all five CCSU Film students who submitted to NESNs Next Producer are selected. Projects overseen by, Professor Jeff Teitler

CCSU Film Student – An Official Selection In NYC

CCSU Film senior, Matt Kevorkian’s MIDNIGHTS AT THE DINER is an Official Selection within the New Filmmakers, NY Film Festival – Posted by Jeff Teitler

Recent CCSU Film Student Published in The New York Times

Film courses with Professor Teitler opened my creative side, by challenging my critical, aesthetic and technical sides. Today, I ‘m published in The NY Times.

5 CCSU Film Graduates Produce with Yale School of Drama

The prestigious Yale School of Drama consistently ranks within the top-three theatre schools. So why are CCSU Film graduates now producing with them?

CCSU Film Student to be Broadcast on NESN’s NEXT PRODUCER and at Fenway Park

CCSU Film student Sintia Arelus to be broadcast on NESN with a live screening at Fenway Park in Boston. It’s what we do – by Professor. Jeff Teitler

Rashad Frett accepted to NYu'S Tisch MFA

CCSU Film Alumnus Accepted to NYU’s Tisch School of The Arts – MFA Film

In a new milestone CCSU Film Graduate is accepted to NYU’s Tisch School of The Arts MFA program in Filmmaking – by Professor. Jeff Teitler

CCSU Film Students Create for Young Cancer Patient

When a young girl was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma over 800 miles away, we heard about her story.

CCSU Film Student Rises at Back9Network

CCSU Film graduate, Rob Silcox has already become an integral part of the creative team at Back9Network.

Health Justice Connecticut Awards CCSU Film Student First Place.

Recent graduate and CCSU Digital Filmmaking student, Kara Brewer has been fighting a rare genetic disease. She has endured a kidney transplant, brain surgery and many other complex issues related to BOR syndrome. She has also been filming her experiences with extreme courage and skill. Though the fight is ongoing and the battles are difficult, […]

Shae Sau – Filming Alzheimer’s Disease, Family and Hope

Shae Sau arrived at CCSU as a transfer student from Manchester Community College.“Film for me at CCSU has changed my thoughts and perception of production. I have gone beyond the fear of handling the camera and approaching subjects. Most recently, through film, I explored issues of gender and identity in an extremely personal way. […]

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