In the Cut
Making the Industry Transparent and Accessible.
Virtual + Live Events
In the Cut (ITC) was founded by screenwriter Rae Benjamin to provide training and resources for emerging BIPOC screenwriters and filmmakers. Since 2020, ITC has produced hundreds of virtual and live events for 10,000+ attendees, partnering with companies like Sundance Collab, NBCUniversal, New FIlmmakers LA and more.
Our classes are taught by BIPOC writers, directors, and producers. Although we center BIPOC perspectives, but respectful students from all backgrounds are welcome to participate. As a Premium member, you’ll gain access to new classes each month for free.
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Our classes are not based on theory, our outdated info from 30 years ago. ITC classes are all taught by currently working creatives. Our past instructors include diverse writers and producers from hit shows like:
ABBOTT ELEMENTARY (ABC)
A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW (HBO)
TRACKER (CBS)
THE WITCHER (NETFLIX)
… AND MANY MORE
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Making the industry accessible to all is a core tenet of the ITC Community. For only $9.99 a month, you can learn from professionals.
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Unlike other writing class, all ITC webinars devote half of class time to Q&A. Why? Because we want to make sure you are getting the information you want. Our instructors are all BIPOC professionals and can culturally relevant questions from authentic experiences.
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ITC has amassed a library of over 70+ class recordings. Sign up for ITC Premium to check out our library and learn at your own pace, on your own time.
Introducing Creative Sync
Our new monthly in-person writing workshop is designed for BIPOC creatives to meet, mingle, and create together. Join us Sundays @ LORE Leimert Park, just $15. Led by ITC Founder Rae.
Affordable Classes Taught By Industry Pros
In the Cut produces honest, unfiltered events designed to spread knowledge and increase access to the entertainment industry for BIPOC creatives. Through our online classes, podcast, career and networking opportunities, we connect emerging creatives professional writers, directors, and producers from hits like:
Become A Member Today
Our membership program gives you access to new classes each month covering topics across screenwriting, producing, pitching, directing and career strategies taught by working professionals.
$9.99
Monthly
✓ Automatic fee registration for live webinars
✓ Unlimited replay access to our video vault of 50+ classes
✓ Monthly Office Hour session with ITC Founder Rae & guests
✓ Discounts and early access to live events
$99.99
Annual
✓ Discount when you pay annually
✓ Automatic fee registration for live webinars
✓ Unlimited replay access to our video of 50+ classes
✓ Monthly Office Hour session with ITC Founder Rae & guests
✓ Discounts and early access to live events
2 MONTHS FREE
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