Rochester Institute Grad Lands Television Academy Fellowship

Josh Slusar has been selected for the Television Academy Foundation’s prestigious 2021 Summer Fellows program. He is one of just 50 students chosen from across the country by Television Academy members for the program.

Slusar is a 2021 graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology who majored in 3D Animation. He will be an Animation Fellow this summer through the Television Academy Foundation’s program. Originally from Slaterville Springs, NY, Slusar attended Ithaca High School.

“It feels rewarding to be chosen as a fellow by the Television Academy Foundation,” said Slusar. “I'm glad that the work I'm doing has been recognized by talented people."

"I've always found comfort in watching and falling in love with shows and movies. I thought it would be amazing to pursue a career that aligned with my passion for storytelling,” said Slusar.

Typically, the Television Academy Foundation’s annual Internship Program provides 50 internships, at top Hollywood studios and production companies, to college students nationwide every summer. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Television Academy Foundation has had to re-imagine its internship program this year offering the 50 students selected from across the country the chance to either intern remotely or enroll as a Summer Fellow.

The Summer Fellows Program includes virtual one-on-one visits with professionals in a student’s field of study, online panels with leaders in the television industry, and customized seminars covering personal brand building and navigating the job market ahead. Fellows also become life-long members of the Foundation’s alumni family giving them access to events and networking opportunities as they build their careers in the industry.