ANNUAL REPORT 2023
Reel Works combines peerless arts education with workforce development, guiding young people from first film to first job in the media industry.
Our success in 2023 has sparked remarkable growth across all our programs.
1,510 YOUNG PEOPLE SERVED
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Demographics
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Gender
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Low income
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“Reel Works is my all-encompassing learning ground for cinematography, providing hands-on experience with cameras, lighting equipment, makeup, set design, and the art of directing and producing.”
- Ciera Stenbar
AFTER SCHOOL
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Total Served
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Films Created
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Mentor/Mentee Matches
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WATCH STUDENT FILMS
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SUPPORTED SUMMER LAB
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WATCH STUDENT FILMS
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REEL WORKS IN SCHOOLS
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Total Served
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Schools Served
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City Council Districts Served
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WATCH STUDENT FILMS
MEDIAMKRS means jobs for historically marginalized
communities.
We launched our MediaMKRS Career Pathways Program to provide training opportunities for out-of-school, out-of-work young people.
Together we are creating equitable solutions to combat the crisis of inclusion in media and entertainment! MediaMKRS graduates are talented, trained and ready for work - and employers are responding:
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172
interns were placed at companies like Warner Bros. Discovery, Fifth Season, NBCUniversal, and Condé Nast.
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213
began working at companies such as Warner Bros. Discovery, Truly Originals, Paramount and Panavision.
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441
students served in 2023.
Since MediaMKRS Launch in July 2019:
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Participants
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Internships
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Industry Trainings
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Badges
MEDIAMKRS ADVISORY COUNCIL
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Listen to the voices of the next generation of media makers!
THE STUDIO AT REEL WORKS trains young filmmakers while creating original productions for paying clients. In 2023, The Studio employed and trained 20 youth on 10 productions, including two original documentaries and on various projects through the NBCUniversal Creative Impact Lab.
Clients include:
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In 2023 The Studio earned $187,000 in revenue from 10 clients, helping keep our programs open and free for New York City youth.
The Studio has produced two feature documentaries which will debut in 2024: including What’s Next, following the oldest practicing doctor.
COMMUNICATIONS
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Total Followers
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New Followers Gained
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Audience Reached
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ChangeMakers Gala
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Narrative Fellows Rough Cut Screening
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The Second Annual Reel Works Film Festival
FUNDERS & DONORS
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Reel Works ChangeMakers Gala
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Pre-Film Festival Party
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams at Reel Works
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MediaMKRS Career Exploration Graduation
Reel Works at Good Morning America
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Reel Works ChangeMakers Gala
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The F. John Outcalt for Outstanding Filmmaking Screening Left to Right: The Cuban Director Sergio Navarretta. Helsen Sanabia, Quentin Stallworth, Jayson Oakman, Violet Gallo, Manal Fadlalla
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Manal at the ChangeMakers Gala
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2023 Documentary Lab
FINANCIALS
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