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; no previous 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 program that will meet in-person at Reel Works' office in Brooklyn, New York.

Workshop Dates: The Doc Lab begins October 21st, 2024 and runs until May 13th, 2025 every Monday and Tuesday from 4:30 PM - 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 and passionate about new ideas, innovation, and technology

  • Have a story you’re interested in sharing! 

    Application Deadline: October 6th, 2024.