CHANGE THE STORYTELLERS, CHANGE THE WORLD!
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Our Mission
Reel Works mentors, inspires, and empowers underserved NYC youth to share their stories through filmmaking, creating a springboard to successful careers in media and beyond.
Impact
Reel Works matches teens 1:1 with professional filmmaker mentors to tell their stories and have their voices heard. It’s a powerful combination that changes young lives and creates films that have been seen by tens of millions of viewers worldwide.
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After School
Reel Works’ free after school programs pair teens with professional filmmaker-mentors to create original short documentaries, narrative and experimental films that have won countless awards and been seen by over 20 million viewers worldwide since 2001.
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In-Schools
Reel Works In Schools brings the power of our award-winning workshops into the classrooms of New York City public schools. Contact us to learn how to bring our filmmaking programs to your classroom!
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Reel Works filmmakers have won countless awards and shared their stories with millions worldwide. Watch our films and find out why.