Narrative Lab Application: Fall 2023- Spring 2024

The Narrative Lab

WRITE DIRECT AND EDIT A MOVIE!

The Narrative Lab is a free filmmaking workshop open to novice young filmmakers (graduates of The Lab or other similar programs) who have distinguished themselves artistically and want to continue to hone their skills as filmmakers.

The Narrative Lab is a 9-month program that will equip participants with skills in screenwriting, producing, editing, cinematography, and sound. During this program, participants will produce short narrative films that are written, directed, produced, and edited by you!

The production phase of the program begins in Spring 2024. Participants will be matched with mentors, a youth producer, and a staff producer who will support them.

Space is limited. Applicants are required to submit a one-page treatment for their film idea within the application and be ready to pitch their idea at the interview. We are willing to review and advise on your treatment prior to submission.

Workshop Dates: 4:30 - 6:30 PM Every Monday & Wednesday from October 23, 2023 - June 19, 2024

Eligibility:

New York City Resident
14-19 years old
Must commit to the full-length after-school program and be available to shoot your film in the Spring Break of 2024.
Must prepare a treatment for the interview and be prepared to pitch it.

Application Details:

Application Deadline: October 5th
Interview Dates: Wednesday October 4th, and Tuesday October 10th
Please prepare to present your treatment and story pitch during the interview.

All applicants will be interviewed in person prior to acceptance into The Narrative Lab. Please apply early as applications will be reviewed upon submission.

Please contact TheLab@reelworks.org or mariam@reelworks.org with any questions.

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* 1. Applicant Information

First and Last Name:

Preferred Name:

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY):

Neighborhood/Borough:

Home Phone Number:

Cell Phone Number:

Email Address:

Parent/Guardian Name:

Parent/Guardian Email Address:

Parent/Guardian Phone Number:

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

She/Her/Hers

He/Him/His

They/Them/Theirs

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What grade are you in?

9th

10th

11th

12th

College

Out of school

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What school or community organization do you attend?

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* 5. How did you learn about Reel Works? If by a teacher/admin, who was it?

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* 6. What 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 and Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 PM

Yes (Please list conflicts below)

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* 10. Do you have a Gmail account, use Google Drive and Google Calendar?
If not, would you be willing to learn?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Have you participated in any other Reel Works programs?

Doc Lab

Summer Lab

Supported Summer Lab

Career Lab

Reel Works In-School Workshop

Film School Fridays

Master Classes

Media MKRS workshop or event

Reel Works PA

Reel Works Internship

48-Hour Challenge

I have not been part of a Reel Works program before

Other (please specify)

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* 12. If you have participated in a Reel Works program, did you earn any Reel Works or MediaMKRS Badges? If so, which ones?

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* 13. Describe any media or filmmaking skills you gained in school, or in programs.

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* 14. Do you have a Gmail account, use Google Drive and Google Calendar? If not, would you be willing to learn?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 15. How proficient are you in shooting with DSLR cameras?

Not proficient

Very proficient

Clear

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* 16. How comfortable are you with using Adobe Premiere Pro?

Not comfortable

Very comfortable

Clear

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* 17. What was your role(s) in the previous film(s) that you worked on?

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* 18. What are you most proud of about your work as a filmmaker?

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* 19. What would you do differently if you could go back and work on a filmmaking project again?

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* 20. How much time do you dedicate to screenwriting?

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* 21. Have you ever worked with a mentor? If so, what's something that you can take away from that working relationship?
If not, how do you think working with a professional filmmaker could help support your production journey? (200 words or less)

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* 22. Are you willing to meet with a mentor outside of the workshops for an hour each week?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 23. Upload previous work you're proud of and would like to share.

Please include the link to your work in previous question if you're unable to upload a video.

PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF file types only.

Choose File

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* 24. Please share a link to the film(s) you have previously completed, and share the title(s) and log-line(s).

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* 25. Write a treatment for the film you'd like to create in the Reel Works Narrative Lab. Need help defining and writing a treatment?- Click here

Please note, if you'd like to change your treatment before your interview that's acceptable! Please put "NEW N.LAB TREATMENT" in the subject and send an updated version to TheLab@ReelWorks.org.

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* 26. Personal statement (optional)

What about filmmaking drives you?
What are you interested in learning from this workshop, as a cohort and individually?
Where do you see yourself after this program?
How does this workshop fit into your journey as a filmmaker?
Need help writing a personal statement? Take a look here.

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* 27. Please check all interview dates and times that work for you.

Tuesday, October 10th 3:30-4:30 PM

Tuesday, October 10th 4:30-5:30 PM

Tuesday, October 10th 5:30-6:30 PM

Thank you.

Letters of recommendation from your school or community-based organization are welcomed but not required. Send to
TheLab@reelworks.org and please add the subject line: Narrative Lab Application

All applicants will be interviewed in person prior to acceptance into The Narrative Lab.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE PREPARED WITH A TREATMENT AND PROFESSIONAL PITCH FOR THE INTERVIEW.

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* 1. Applicant Information

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

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* 3. What grade are you in?

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* 4. What school or community organization do you attend?

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* 5. How did you learn about Reel Works? If by a teacher/admin, who was it?

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* 6. What 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 and Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 PM

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* 10. Do you have a Gmail account, use Google Drive and Google Calendar? If not, would you be willing to learn?

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* 11. Have you participated in any other Reel Works programs?

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* 12. If you have participated in a Reel Works program, did you earn any Reel Works or MediaMKRS Badges? If so, which ones?

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* 13. Describe any media or filmmaking skills you gained in school, or in programs.

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* 14. Do you have a Gmail account, use Google Drive and Google Calendar? If not, would you be willing to learn?

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* 15. How proficient are you in shooting with DSLR cameras?

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* 16. How comfortable are you with using Adobe Premiere Pro?

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* 17. What was your role(s) in the previous film(s) that you worked on?

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* 18. What are you most proud of about your work as a filmmaker?

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* 19. What would you do differently if you could go back and work on a filmmaking project again?

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* 20. How much time do you dedicate to screenwriting?

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* 21. Have you ever worked with a mentor? If so, what's something that you can take away from that working relationship?If not, how do you think working with a professional filmmaker could help support your production journey? (200 words or less)

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* 22. Are you willing to meet with a mentor outside of the workshops for an hour each week?

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* 23. Upload previous work you're proud of and would like to share.

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* 24. Please share a link to the film(s) you have previously completed, and share the title(s) and log-line(s).

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* 27. Please check all interview dates and times that work for you.

* 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 and Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 PM

* 10. Do you have a Gmail account, use Google Drive and Google Calendar?
If not, would you be willing to learn?

* 21. Have you ever worked with a mentor? If so, what's something that you can take away from that working relationship?
If not, how do you think working with a professional filmmaker could help support your production journey? (200 words or less)