This Spring, Reel Works Students Are Breaking New Ground
2025 Reel Works Youth Ambassadors & F. John Outcalt Nominees and Honorable Mentions
We’re thrilled to introduce our newest cohort of Youth Ambassadors! These dynamic students are launching passion-driven creative projects and stepping into their roles as leaders.
A standout moment this month? A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Youth Ambassadors Vanessa Cruz and Cameron Rodriguez to interview our 2025 ChangeMakers Gala Honoree: the iconic Kenan Thompson.
Vanessa Cruz (left), Cameron Rodriguez (center), Kenan Thompson (right).
Reel Works Filmmakers Shine at Film Festivals!
We’re proud to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our young filmmakers whose work has been officially selected for industry film festivals.
Congratulations to Our Student Filmmakers:
Violet Gallo “Glitter” accepted into the Marvels of Media Film Festival at the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI)
Ashur Sattiewhite “I Love You More” accepted into Do It Your Damn Self!! Film Festival and F.R.E.E. Studios Film Festival
Vanessa Cruz “The Making of a Matriarch: La Creación de una Matriarca” accepted into F.R.E.E. Studios Film Festival
Kami Cooper “Kami's Awesome “Hip- Hop” Doc” accepted into F.R.E.E. Studios Film Festival
Oonagh Dougal “EROTOMANIC” accepted into F.R.E.E. Studios Film Festival and NYC Independent Film Festival
Ahamed Diallo “CHOKE” accepted into F.R.E.E. Studios Film Festival
These milestones reflect the talent, dedication, and storytelling power of our students. We can't wait to see where their stories take them next.
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