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Join us for a Master Class with Director and Producer Sara Dosa on Friday, December 16th from 5-6:30 ET: mailchi.mp/ca503ec6116d/m…

Reel Works held our 2nd community 48-Hour Film Challenge organized by 2022 Reel Works Youth Ambassadors. Over Halloween weekend students received individual filmmaking roles to participate in this horror-themed film competition. bit.ly/3iuLQsQ

November Recap: 38 Graduates, 11 New Jobs & a 48-Hour Film Challenge! 🎥 - mailchi.mp/9c63d5d2ad5d/r…

At Reel Works, we believe if you change the storytellers, you change the world! Join us today for #GivingTuesday and make a gift to Reel Works during this holiday season: bit.ly/37Gk02N

Join Reel Works today on #GivingTuesday and celebrate this day dedicated to giving! Be a part of the global giving movement and empower young filmmakers: bit.ly/37Gk02N

On this #GivingTuesday, we would like to bring attention to 3 amazing organizations! As part of our #TeamPeopleGives program, we're supporting non-profits in the local communities we serve. Join us in supporting Futures Explored, @ReelWorks & @ThriveDC. bit.ly/3ATqYBE.

Support young filmmakers like Aunika and consider making a donation to Reel Works this #GivingTuesday: reelworks.org/support/donate youtu.be/rrMsK5JFWGY

Anna Wang joined Reel Works in September as Grants Manager. In this role, Anna writes and oversees a growing portfolio of foundation, corporate, and government grants to support Reel Works' robust programming. She engages funders and seeks to build new and lasting relationshi ...

Join Reel Works this #GivingTuesday on Tuesday, November 29th, to celebrate a day dedicated to giving. Be a part of the global giving movement and create change in our community for young filmmakers. #savethedate

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re #thankful for our supporters and community who help make our free filmmaking programs possible!

For this week’s #FilmOfTheWeek we’re featuring ‘You Will Miss Me, When I'm Gone’ by Nylla Garraway. The story tells the tale of two sisters who have to mend their grievances over drug addiction and codependency. Watch the full film here: youtu.be/nP8VMX_4po8

Reel Works has kicked off our Documentary Lab! The Documentary Lab is an intensive, 24-week after-school filmmaking workshop offered to high school students in NYC. Read the blog piece here: reelworks.org/blog/reel-work…

Keisha Katz, Director of Workforce and External Partnerships at @ReelWorks, joined us at this year’s “3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands- Now What?” to emphasize the importance of voices in marginalized communities being heard in the media and entertainment industry.

Looking to work on or promote your film? Come sharpen your skills with us and receive tutoring support in editing, cinematography, storytelling, screenwriting, sound, lighting, and more at our new workshop "Film School Friday". RSVP here: reelworks.typeform.com/FilmSchoolFri

Check out this week’s Film of the Week, Code Boy - a narrative short about a black superhero who must learn to use his powers for good. Film by David Lee Watch the full film here: youtu.be/CTvfYSTQHm0

Reel Works celebrated the 2022 Career Exploration graduates in a formal graduation ceremony to honor the participants' achievements. We had 38 students complete the program with 11 of them having already obtained jobs in the media industry: bit.ly/3Us90hu

Reel Works Director of Workforce and External Partnership @KeishaCKatz speaks on the Diversity: Celebrating our Wins & Looking Toward the Future panel at @NYPAnys Industry Day 2022!

MOME November highlights are here! 📢 Get updates on Film/TV industry council meeting w/ @NYCMayor, #BwayintheBoros, NARCAN legislation w/ @nycnightlifegov, @nyc_media 55th anniversary, workforce graduations, upcoming events & festivals, plus more: on.nyc.gov/3DoPXNP

MOME's @AliaJHarvey highlighted the success of our #MadeinNY workforce programs - including @MadeinNYPAs, post-production, animation project, digital gaming & more - offered to talented, diverse students across NYC, at @3BLMedia Forum with @ReelWorks today! 🎬🎮📽️