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

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1. Eligibility - Check all that apply: (Required.)

15 - 21 years old

Resident of NYC

Reside within commuter distance of Reel Works: 540 President Street, Suite 2F Brooklyn, NY 11215

Willing to try new things

Motivated and eager to explore technology

Ability to explore technology independently, as well as part of a group,

Demonstrate an aptitude in art

Ability to travel independently and in small group settings

We are open to making exceptions! If the applicant is not eligible according to this list, which is the factor(s)?

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2. Contact Information (Required.)

First and Last Name *

Preferred Name *

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

Neighborhood

Email Address

Phone Number

Guardian/ Parent First & Last Name

Guardian/ Parent Email Address *

Guardian/ Parent Phone Number *

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3. If you’re currently enrolled in school, what grade are you in for the 2023-2024 school year? (Required.)

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4. If you’re currently enrolled, what school or community organization do you attend?
Write N/A if you are not enrolled. (Required.)

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5. What are your preferred gender pronouns? (Required.)

She/Her/Hers

He/Him/His

They/Them/Theirs

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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6. Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? (Required.)

Yes

Unsure

Prefer not to disclose

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7. What race/ethnicity do you identify with? (Required.)

White

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Asian

Native American

Two or more races

Prefer not to disclose

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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.)

Yes

Prefer not to disclose

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9. Are you an English Language Learner? (Required.)

Yes

Prefer not to disclose

Other (please specify)

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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.)

Yes, I have participated in a Reel Works program before

Yes, I have participated in a school club or community engagement activity

No, I have not participated in either type of programs

If you answered yes, please specify which program(s) you have participated in:

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11. How did you hear about Reel Works? (Required.)

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12. What motivated you to apply to this program? (Required.)

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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.)

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14. How do you like to spend your free time? (Required.)

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15. Share about a movie or TV show that you have enjoyed watching? What's something that stands out to you? (Required.)

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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.)

Chirping of birds

Honking of car horns

Humming of a bus

Rustle of leaves in the wind

Chatter of a lot of voice

Noise inside a moving subway train

Music of neighbors

Crashing of waves at the beach

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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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

Clear

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18. Do you have a disability defined by the CDC?
See Disability and Health Overview for definition. (Required.)

Yes

Prefer not to answer

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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.)

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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.)

Tuesday, January 30th 4:30-5:30 PM

Tuesday, January 30th 5:30-6:30 PM

Tuesday, February 6th 4:30-5:30 PM

Tuesday, February 6th 5:30-6:30 PM

If not available for these times, please suggest a time earlier that week. Please note, that there is no guarantee our team can accommodate this time.

Winter Supported Filmmaking Lab 2024

Experimental Filmmaking

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* 1. Eligibility - Check all that apply: (Required.)

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* 2. Contact Information (Required.)

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* 3. If you’re currently enrolled in school, what grade are you in for the 2023-2024 school year? (Required.)

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* 4. If you’re currently enrolled, what school or community organization do you attend?Write N/A if you are not enrolled. (Required.)

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* 5. What are your preferred gender pronouns? (Required.)

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* 6. Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? (Required.)

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* 7. What race/ethnicity do you identify with? (Required.)

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* 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.)

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* 9. Are you an English Language Learner? (Required.)

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* 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 schoolsPlease specify below. (Required.)

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* 11. How did you hear about Reel Works? (Required.)

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* 12. What motivated you to apply to this program? (Required.)

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* 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.)

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* 14. How do you like to spend your free time? (Required.)

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* 15. Share about a movie or TV show that you have enjoyed watching? What's something that stands out to you? (Required.)

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* 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.)

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* 17. Do you have any filmmaking experience? (No experience is necessary!) (Required.)

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* 18. Do you have a disability defined by the CDC?See Disability and Health Overview for definition. (Required.)

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* 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.)

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* 21. Is there anything else you'd like to share or questions for our Education Team?

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.)

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.)

21. Is there anything else you'd like to share or questions for our Education Team?