The Documentary Lab
MAKE A FILM! WORK WITH A PRO! TELL YOUR STORY!
The Documentary Lab is an intensive, 24-week after-school filmmaking workshop offered to high school students in NYC. This is a free introductory course to documentary filmmaking and no previous filmmaking experience is necessary. Students will be paired 1:1 with a professional filmmaker mentor to plan, shoot, edit and present a short personal film about their lives and communities. The course culminates in a special screening of student works. Applicants will be interviewed before entering the program, as we have limited spots.
This workshop is a hybrid program that will meet online and in-person at Reel Works' office in Gowanus, Brooklyn. If students are not able to meet in person, we can make accommodations for them. Reel Works will be following the COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations put forth by nyc.gov.
Workshop Dates: The Doc Lab begins October 30, 2023 and runs until May 7th, 2024 every Monday and Tuesday from 4:30 - 6:30 PM.
Eligibility:
New York City Resident
Must be a high school student
Must commit to the 6-month after-school program.
Attend all weekly sessions
Attend several weekend workshops
Be creative individuals, passionate about new ideas, innovation, and technology
Have a story you’re interested in sharing!
Application Details:
Application Period: August 2023 - October 15th, 2023
Interviews: October 10th and October 17th, 2023 | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM