Dual Language Documentary Lab Application: Summer 2024

The Dual Language Summer Doc Lab is an intensive, 5-week summer filmmaking workshop offered to students ages 15-20 in NYC. Over 5 weeks, learn to use cameras, lighting, and sound to tell a story of family heritage, women’s empowerment, or the importance of mental health as teenagers. All workshops will be in Spanish and English. A stipend is provided to participants in the Lab. Applicants will be interviewed before entering the program, as we have limited spots. Some knowledge of Spanish is required.

Application Deadline: June 9th, 2024
Interview Day: Saturday June 8th, Tuesday June 11th, Thursday June 13th

Workshop Dates: Every Monday through Thursday from July 8th to August 8th, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM

If you would like support with filling out the application, don't hesitate to reach out! Please contact mariam@reelworks.org with any questions.

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* 1. Eligibility - Check all that apply:

15-20 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

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* 2. Applicant Information

First and Last Name:

Preferred Name:

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY):

Neighborhood/Borough:

Home Phone Number:

Cell Phone Number:

Email Address:

Emergency Contact Name:

Emergency Contact Email Address:

Emergency Contact Phone Number:

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* 3. What is/are your preferred gender pronouns?

She/Her/Hers

He/Him/His

They/Them/Theirs

Other

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* 4. If you are in school, what grade are entering for the 2024-2025 school year?

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* 5. What school or community organization do you attend? If you are not in school, put N/A.

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* 6. Which race/ethnicity do you identify with?

White

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Asian

Two or more races

Prefer not to disclose

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* 7. Do you identify as LGBTQIA+?

Yes

Unsure

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.

Yes

Prefer not to disclose

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* 9. Do you anticipate any conflicts with the program dates?
Mondays through Thursdays 9:30 AM-2:30 PM

Yes (Please list conflicts below)

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* 10. How did you learn about Reel Works? If by a teacher/admin, who was it? Please share their email so we can thank them!

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* 11. Have you been part of a Reel Works program before? If so, which one(s)?

Reel Works In-School Workshop

Winter Supported Lab

Summer Lab

Supported Summer Lab

Doc Lab

Narrative Lab

Narrative Fellows

Career Lab

MediaMKRS Workshop or event

Film School Friday

I have not been part of a Reel Works program before

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Please indicate your proficiency in Spanish.

No knowledge at all

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Native

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* 13. Which of the following best describes you? (select all that apply)

I enjoy school

I have trouble focusing in school

I have experienced being bullied

I am an introvert

I am liked by my peers

I play for an athletic team

I don't have access to extracurricular activities

I will be the first generation to graduate high school

I will be the first generation to go to college

I immigrated to America

I am first generation American

I live in a single parent home

I am an English language learner

My family unit is non-traditional (raised by grandparent(s), foster care, etc.)

I receive free school lunch

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Do you have personal experience with any of the following?

Mental Heath

Physical Disabilities

Discrimination

Recent illness/death in family

I prefer not to answer

None apply

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 15. Do you have any video experience? (No experience is necessary, this is an intro workshop!)

No Experience

Some Experience

A lot of Experience

Clear

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* 16. Do you have any hobbies? What do you like to do with your free time?

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* 17. Why are you applying to this filmmaking program and why do you want to learn filmmaking?

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* 18. Tell us about a significant moment or person in your life.

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* 19. Tell us what story you want to tell based on these topics:

Mental Health

Family Heritage

Women’s Empowerment

It's best if you have a personal connection to your story Note: Documentaries are based on real stories!

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* 20. Please indicate what days you're available for your interview:

Saturday, June 8th 2:00-3:00 PM

Saturday, June 8th 3:15-4:15 PM

Saturday, June 8th 4:30-5:30 PM

Tuesday, June 11th 4:30-5:15 PM

Tuesday, June 11th 5:30-6:30 PM

Thursday, June 13th 5:30-6:30

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* 1. Eligibility - Check all that apply:

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* 2. Applicant Information

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* 3. What is/are your preferred gender pronouns?

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* 4. If you are in school, what grade are entering for the 2024-2025 school year?

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* 5. What school or community organization do you attend? If you are not in school, put N/A.

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* 6. Which race/ethnicity do you identify with?

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* 7. Do you identify as LGBTQIA+?

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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.

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* 9. Do you anticipate any conflicts with the program dates? Mondays through Thursdays 9:30 AM-2:30 PM

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* 10. How did you learn about Reel Works? If by a teacher/admin, who was it? Please share their email so we can thank them!

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* 11. Have you been part of a Reel Works program before? If so, which one(s)?

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* 12. Please indicate your proficiency in Spanish.

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* 13. Which of the following best describes you? (select all that apply)

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* 14. Do you have personal experience with any of the following?

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* 15. Do you have any video experience? (No experience is necessary, this is an intro workshop!)

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* 16. Do you have any hobbies? What do you like to do with your free time?

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* 17. Why are you applying to this filmmaking program and why do you want to learn filmmaking?

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* 18. Tell us about a significant moment or person in your life.

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* 19. Tell us what story you want to tell based on these topics: Mental Health Family Heritage Women’s Empowerment It's best if you have a personal connection to your story Note: Documentaries are based on real stories!

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* 20. Please indicate what days you're available for your interview:

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* 21. Is there anything else you would like us to know?

* 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.

* 9. Do you anticipate any conflicts with the program dates?
Mondays through Thursdays 9:30 AM-2:30 PM

* 19. Tell us what story you want to tell based on these topics:

Mental Health

Family Heritage

Women’s Empowerment

It's best if you have a personal connection to your story Note: Documentaries are based on real stories!