THE NYU CINEMA RESEARCH INSTITUTE IS A COMMUNITY OF FILMMAKERS, SCHOLARS, AND ENTREPRENEURS WHO, TOGETHER, ARE COMMITTED TO EXPLORING NEW MODELS OF FINANCING, PRODUCING, MARKETING, AND DISTRIBUTING MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT. THE INSTITUTE SUPPORTS FELLOWS WHO HAVE THE MEANS TO HYPOTHESIZE, TEST, AND EXECUTE INNOVATIVE BUSINESS AND CREATIVE STRATEGIES TO PROPEL MEDIA ARTS TO A MORE ROBUST AND DIVERSE FUTURE.