The Narrative Lab

WRITE & DIRECT A MOVIE!

The Narrative Lab is a free filmmaking workshop open to beginner young filmmakers who have distinguished themselves artistically and want to continue to hone their skills as filmmakers.

The Narrative Lab is a 7-month program that will equip participants with skills in screenwriting, producing, editing, cinematography, and sound. During this program, participants will produce short narrative films that are written, directed, produced, and edited by you!

The production phase of the program begins in Spring 2025. Participants are matched with mentors who will support them.

Space is limited. Applicants are required to submit a one-page treatment for their film idea within the application and be ready to pitch their idea at the interview.


Workshop Dates:

Narrative Lab begins on November 13, 2024 and runs until May 20, 2025. The program meets every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM. 

Eligibility: 

  • New York City Resident

  • High school students ages 13-19

  • Must commit to the full-length after-school program and be available to shoot your film during the Spring break of 2025 (April 14th-18th)

  • Must prepare a treatment for the interview and be prepared to pitch it. 

Application Deadline: October 25, 2024.

Please contact Mariam Shardow at Mariam@reelworks.org with any questions.