Reel Works

MediaMKRS and 'Made in NY' prepare New Yorkers for film and TV careers through workforce training, industry access, and mentorship.

Bronx filmmaker Gerson Legend went from shooting music videos to mentoring the next generation of storytellers. As a Reel Works teaching artist, he helps NYC students find their voice through film.

Learn how to film behind-the-scenes on your phone. Simple tips for phone settings, composition, and building a highlight reel that works for social media.

Reel Works offers free after-school film programs in Brooklyn, empowering NYC teens to tell their stories with professional mentorship and screenings.

Fall grants for NYC filmmakers: deadlines, finishing funds, LMCC, Catapult, NYFA, episodic directing, and Sloan distribution. Apply now and grow your film.

Learn the difference between documentary and narrative film. Simple breakdown of how each works, who’s involved, and what audiences expect.

At Reel Works, data is a storytelling tool that amplifies the voices of emerging filmmakers across New York City. Vamshi Krishna Bangaru knows this firsthand. What started as a three-month internship evolved into a career-defining role as Data Integration Analyst, helping to strengthen the systems…

Latina filmmaker Yasmin Perez Ojot is ready to break barriers and make her mark in film. The Reel Works alum and soon-to-be NYU Tisch student recently worked as a Production Assistant for Lauren Sowa’s short film, “The Knock Shadow.” We caught up with Yasmin to talk about her journey, recent…

CFRE International has named Christiamilda Correa as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Christiamilda Correa, Director of Development & Communications at Reel Works joins over 7,700 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation.

Reel Works and Warner Bros. Discovery celebrated 14 newly trained VFX Coordinators in NYC on June 11, 2025, marking a milestone in workforce development.

Relive the 2025 ChangeMakers Gala from The Studio at Reel Works, featuring Kenan Thompson, STARZ, and more in a night of youth-driven storytelling.

From mobile filmmaking to 2D animation, our spring after school programs gave young creatives the tools to tell their stories—and the space to shine. Highlights include a hands-on workshop with Girls Write Now, an animation demo at The Met, and a heartfelt year-end Mentor Mixer. Plus, we celebrate…

MediaMKRS launches the DYCD funded Train & Earn Program. An innovative work readiness program for youth participants. At Reel Works, we believe that talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t. That’s why our Train and Earn Program was created—to bridge the gap between raw potential and meaningful…

We’re proud to celebrate Amir Labored, whose short film Brotherly Love has been nominated for the Gerson Family Foundation Award, an honor recognizing an exceptional filmmaker from the Reel Works Narrative Lab.Rooted in Amir’s own experience as a middle child, Brotherly Love is a heartfelt and…

Nuestro Apoyo, a Reel Works short film, explores Latinx mental health through intergenerational storytelling and youth-led filmmaking.

Our Los Angeles Alumni Community is growing! As of today, we have 120+ MediaMKRS graduates ready to work in the City of Angels. Despite the rocky start to the year due to the LA fires, our alumni showed up and showed out at our two events hosted by industry partners.

We’re thrilled to introduce our newest cohort of Reel Works Youth Ambassadors! This dynamic group of student filmmakers are launching passion-driven creative projects and stepping into their roles as leaders.