CHANGE THE STORYTELLERS, CHANGE THE WORLD!
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.
The MediaMKRS Summit
Thursday, 2/27
The Second Annual MediaMKRS Summit will bring together 150 industry leaders, employers, union officials, educators, and policymakers to discuss the future of the media sector and how to build an equitable workforce in film and television.
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.
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!
In-Schools
MediaMKRS diversifies the media landscape and levels the hiring field by bringing together industry leaders, educators, and local government to train and credential rising talent.
Reel Works filmmakers have won countless awards and shared their stories with millions worldwide. Watch our films and find out why.
