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 Winter Supported Filmmaking Lab 2024

Experimental Filmmaking

The Reel Works Winter Supported Lab is a FREE experimental week long filmmaking intensive that provides community, support, and resources for neurodivergent NYC students as they explore storytelling through filmmaking. Students will use cameras and mobile devices, as well as professional editing software to explore storytelling and make their own short films! Student films will be featured at a screening event and on our Reel Works YouTube Channel. 
  • The Winter Supported Lab is part of Reel Works' mission to advance diversity and inclusion efforts in our community, as well as create and strengthen an inclusive culture for all people in the media industry. Reel Works is focusing on individual needs to provide multiple entry points to expression.
  • This workshop will have 2 lead Filmmaking Instructors with a Special Education background, as well as Reel Works peer mentors for 8 students. 
We are looking for young aspiring artists who are interested in filmmaking, or the media entertainment industry, however, applicants are not required to have experience in film or media in order to be accepted into this program.  

Applicants will be invited to meet with the Reel Works team, as part of a selection process, before entering the program, as we have limited spots. Legal Guardians/Parents are encouraged to support in filling out this application and are invited to the meet and greet. Please see below for eligibility requirements.
 
Questions? Feel free to reach out to mariam@reelworks.org.
 
Application Deadline: January 28th at 11:59 PM EST
Workshop Meet and Greet Dates: January 30th, February 6th 
When: Monday February 19th through Friday February 23rd, 12:00-4:00 PM 
1.Eligibility - Check all that apply:(Required.)
2.Contact Information(Required.)
3.If you’re currently enrolled in school, what grade are you in for the 2023-2024 school year?(Required.)
4.If you’re currently enrolled, what school or community organization do you attend?
Write N/A if you are not enrolled.(Required.)
5.What are your preferred gender pronouns?(Required.)
6.Do you identify as LGBTQIA+?(Required.)
7.What race/ethnicity do you identify with?(Required.)
8.Did you grow up in a primarily single household?
Single-parent households have a sole adult living with at least one biological, step or foster child under age 18.(Required.)
9.Are you an English Language Learner?(Required.)
10.Have you participated in any Reel Works program or any non-Reel Works school or community engagement activity? Eg. Any film programs, classes, or trade schools
Please specify below.(Required.)
11.How did you hear about Reel Works?(Required.)
12.What motivated you to apply to this program?(Required.)
13.“Who are you?” Tell us something about you that you like about yourself. It can be something important. Something maybe others don't see.(Required.)
14.How do you like to spend your free time?(Required.)
15.Share about a movie or TV show that you have enjoyed watching? What's something that stands out to you?(Required.)
16.What's a sound that you like in the city? Something you’ve noticed and remembered. Feel free to share one that’s not on the list!(Required.)
17.Do you have any filmmaking experience? (No experience is necessary!)(Required.)
No Experience with filmmaking
Some Experience with filmmaking
A lot of Experience with filmmaking
18.Do you have a disability defined by the CDC?
See Disability and Health Overview for definition.(Required.)
19.Please share any accommodations you may need for full access to the program, including the application and meet and greet processes, or that we can adopt in the classroom environment.(Required.)
20.We will be holding a meet and greet session to provide a space for you to share more about yourself, explore the space, and ask questions to our Education team. 

What is your availability for a meet and greet?  Please mark if this date and time works for you.
Reel Works: 540 President Street, Suite 2F, Brooklyn, NY 11215.(Required.)
21.Is there anything else you'd like to share or questions for our Education Team?
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