About the Program
Presented by the 10 ARTS Foundation and powered by the New York Film Academy (NYFA), The PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Creative Arts Program is a free initiative designed for New York City-based veterans, active-duty service members, caregivers, and military family members. In collaboration with the NYC Department of Veteran Services, participants will engage in a series of four hands-on workshops—filmmaking, screenwriting, photography, and acting—led by industry professionals and military veterans.
This program, guided by Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Jack Jacobs and Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Christopher Moore, Director of NYFA Veteran Services, offers a safe and inclusive environment to explore storytelling, develop creative skills, and foster meaningful peer connections.
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A free cinematic arts workshop for NYC veterans, service members, caregivers, and families
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on creative arts training
- Peer-to-peer mentorship & veteran support
- Mental wellness through expression
- Final screening event with networking
Creative Team Structure:
Participants will be grouped into production teams of 5 (Maximum cohort: 15 participants):
- 2 Actors
- 1 Director
- 1 Cinematographer
- 1 Screenwriter
Application deadline: July 13, 2025
- Sat, July 19, 2025 – Creative Foundations
- Sat, July 26, 2025 – Craft Intensives
- Sat, August 2, 2025 – Team Formation & Pre-Production
- Sat, August 9, 2025 – Production Day
- Wed, August 13, 2025 (evening) – Screening & Celebration
New York City
17 Battery Place, 1st Floor
New York, NY 10004
17 Battery Place, 1st Floor
New York, NY 10004
- Must reside in NYC
- Must be a veteran, active-duty military, caregiver, or family member
- Commit to attending all five weeks
- Open to first-time creatives and experienced artists alike
- Cohort limited to 15 participants
- Supportive, veteran-friendly learning environment
- Guided by distinguished creative and military leadership
