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From Hartford to Sundance: Rashad Frett, Filmmaking and the Power of Mentorship
Rashad Frett’s journey from Hartford to Sundance highlights the lasting impact of filmmaking education and mentorship.
COLLEGE-LEVEL FILM AND DOCUMENTARY STUDIES
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FILMMAKING EDUCATION
Outcomes Matter.
Jeff Teitler is a full Professor of Film at Central Connecticut State University. For more than two decades, his students have transformed their ideas into award-winning films, national broadcasts, graduate study, and careers through meaningful storytelling.
STUDENT STORIES
His mentorship pushed me beyond what I thought was possible. The film we created together opened doors I never imagined.
“Professor Teitler really pulled potential out of us, and he helped steer my career to where it is today."
RASHAD FRETT -
Filmmaker- Sundance Winner
2009 Graduate
STUDENT FILMS
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THE SECOND DISTRICT
CREATED BY RASHAD FRETT AND JOSH THERRIUALT
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VIRAL
Created by Shae Sau
GENDER IDENTITY
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NOTABLE STUDENT AND ALUMNi ACHEIVEMENTS
Recognized by the Industry
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
2025 SUNDANCE WINNER
Film Alumni, Rashad Frett wins Sundance – Directing Award – US Dramatic
ESPN
MULTIPLE STUDENTS EMPOYED
Production – Creative – Post Produuction
HUFFINGTON POST
HUFFINGTON POST AND NY TIMES PUBLICATIONS
Student and Alumnus Publications
US CONGRESSIONAL
US CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS
Scholarship Award
PROFESSOR FILMMAKER. STORYTELLER.
JEFFREY B. TEITLER
18-Time Emmy® Award Winner (Boston / New England Region
Yale School of Drama
NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Professor of Filmmaking
A filmmaker and educator dedicated to developing the next generation of storytellers. His students consistently create work that earns national recognition and makes a real-world impact.
CCSU STUDENT FILMMAKING
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Official Selection
Multiple Film Festival Selections
CCSU STUDENT OUTCOMES
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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