Deadline: Reel Works And Jigsaw Productions Partner For Hands-On Training And Mentorship For Young Filmmakers
Reel Works has announced a first-time partnership with their MediaMKRS workforce development program and documentary film/TV production company Jigsaw Productions, helmed by Academy Award®-winning documentarian Alex Gibney.
“I am thrilled to be working together with Reel Works on this vital mentorship program,” said Gibney. “This inaugural cohort of budding filmmakers bring such unique perspectives to the table, and in welcoming them and their creativity to the team, we hope our talent can help fine tune their skills to create pathways to long term career success.”
The Brooklyn-based organization matches teens with professional filmmaker-mentors, and the “Career Accelerator Program” is a new initiative aimed to provide young adults interested in exploring film and television development and production with mentorship, career awareness, and hands-on experience. Reel Works’ MediaMKRS program, started in partnership with the New York City Mayor’s Office for Media and Entertainment (MOME) and the City University of New York (CUNY), trains and credentials young filmmakers in an effort to diversify the media landscape and create equitable solutions to barriers to entry into the entertainment industry.