Netflix has signed on to sponsor the student-produced film screening at the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Workshop 2026 in Atlantic City.
The annual Student Film Showcase will run Oct. 20 and 21 and will feature 21 short films produced by high school students across the Garden State. NJSBA is excited to welcome Netflix as sponsor of this year’s event.
The Student Film Showcase gives young filmmakers the chance to see their work on a big screen before an audience of fellow students, teachers, school leaders and industry representatives.
From Oct. 19–22, Workshop 2026, NJSBA’s annual convention, will bring together school leaders, education professionals and influencers from across New Jersey. Attendees can take part in quality professional development, learn about important legal, legislative, policy and funding updates, discover new products and services and celebrate public education.
The Student Film Showcase is one of many featured exhibits and will include a special “Best of the Fest” collection of student-produced short films, celebrating the creativity, storytelling and technical skills of aspiring young filmmakers. Screenings will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 20 and 21.
Adding to this year’s excitement, Netflix will participate in a special panel discussion on Tuesday, Oct., 20, at 11 a.m., immediately following the film screenings. Alyssa Nelson, senior manager of Operations and Development at Netflix, will join a panel of TV/Film teachers and students to discuss the expanding opportunities for students interested in careers in film and television, the importance of supporting media arts education, and how New Jersey schools can help develop a strong talent pipeline into the state’s growing entertainment production industry.
The Showcase is designed to spark a statewide conversation among educators, school leaders and entertainment industry professionals about strengthening career pathways, expanding hands-on learning experiences, connecting classroom instruction with real-world production opportunities, and the essential role high school television and film production programs play in preparing students for opportunities in this dynamic industry.
