Our Los Angeles Alumni Community is growing! As of today, we have 120+ MediaMKRS graduates ready to work in the City of Angels. Despite the rocky start to the year due to the LA fires, our alumni showed up and showed out at our two events hosted by industry partners. 

We’re thrilled to introduce our newest cohort of Reel Works Youth Ambassadors! This dynamic group of student filmmakers are launching passion-driven creative projects and stepping into their roles as leaders.

In response to recent ICE raids and a shifting political climate, Reel Works hosted Know Your Rights, a Brooklyn town hall designed to give young people and their families the tools to protect themselves. Led by attorneys from The Kuba Law Firm, P.C., the panel broke down immigration law with clarity and urgency. When youth know their rights, they build power and community.

In a powerful collaboration between Reel Works in Schools and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice, thirteen young Black filmmakers from Brooklyn are creating change through cinema. This innovative program empowers justice-impacted youth with professional filmmaking skills while amplifying vital stories from their community.

Reel Works in Schools & Communities (RWiS) continues expanding career-connected learning and hands-on media training for high school students across New York City. From industry guest speakers to studio visits and community-driven documentary shoots, students are gaining real-world experience in filmmaking, content creation, and storytelling.