AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
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Introduction to Broadcast Journalism
In this hands-on summer Journalism course, you’ll learn to research, report, film, and edit news segments that reflect diverse voices and perspectives. Using industry-standard tools, you'll develop on-camera confidence, interview skills, and storytelling techniques to bring real issues to life. This lab is for students ages 16-19. Some experience in filmmaking, journalism, or creative writing is a plus, but not required! Enroll and tell the stories that matter!
Workshop Dates & Times:
July 7 - August 7 | Monday - Thursday | 10am - 3pmApplication Deadline:
May 18 | 11:59 PM -
Summer Supported Experimental Lab
The Summer Supported Lab is a creative space designed for neurodivergent New York students, ages 15-21, to explore, experiment, and express themselves through film, media, and mixed art forms. This Experimental Film Lab encourages bold ideas and new ways of storytelling by providing you with new skills, equipment, connections, and more. Whether working with video, sound, or multimedia, you’ll develop your voice in a space that values collaboration, creativity, and self-expression.
Workshop Dates & Times:
July 8 - July 31 | Tuesday - Thursday | 10am - 3pmApplication Deadline:
May 18 | 11:59 PM -
Animation Lab
Bring your ideas to life through the art of animation! This hands-on summer program is designed for young creatives, ages 14-19, who want to explore storytelling through movement, design, and digital media. Learn 2D and 3D animation along with community support, and access to industry tools. Grow your skill and animate your vision.
Workshop Dates & Times:
July 7 - August 7 | Monday - Thursday | 10am - 3pmApplication Deadline:
May 18 | 11:59 PM -
Dual Language Doc Lab
Tell real stories that matter to you—in English or Spanish! The Dual Language Doc Lab is a space for bilingual storytellers, ages 15-19, who want to explore documentary filmmaking while celebrating their language and culture. With mentorship, community collaboration, and industry tools, students will develop their voices and bring impactful stories to life. A stipend is included upon completion of the workshop.
Cuenta historias reales que sean importantes para ti, ¡en inglés o español! El Dual Language Doc Lab es un espacio para narradores bilingües de 15 a 19 años que desean explorar el cine documental mientras celebran su idioma y cultura. Con mentoría, colaboración comunitaria y herramientas de la industria, los estudiantes desarrollarán sus voces y darán vida a historias impactantes. Se incluye un estipendio al completar el taller.
Workshop Dates & Times:
July 7 - August 7 | Monday - Thursday | 10am - 3pmApplication Deadline:
May 18 | 11:59 PM
FILM SCHOOL FRIDAYS DROP-INS
Looking to work on your filmmaking skills?
Film School Fridays Drop-Ins are an opportunity for young filmmakers to connect with peer mentors and craftspeople in the entertainment industry. Sharpen your skills, receive tutoring support in editing, cinematography and lighting, storytelling, and screenwriting, and sit in on our Film School Friday Guest Speaker events! This is a safe space to gather, support, create, and learn.
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Announcing the Reel Works Food Pantry!
The Reel Works Student Pantry is a student-led initiative started to provide shelf-stable products to Reel Works filmmakers to combat food insecurity in our community.
Donations are collected at the Reel Works office on every first Friday of the month.