2024 Reel Works Film Festival | November 9-10

Reel Works is presenting its 3rd Annual Film Festival on November 9 and 10 at the SVA Theater in Chelsea. With nearly 50 films by emerging young talents, the Festival promises countless stories!

Reel Works inspires, mentors, and trains diverse generations of young filmmakers from diverse backgrounds. Using peerless arts education with workforce development, free filmmaking programs, 1:1 mentoring, and job training, Reel Works amplifies the voices of the next generation of storytellers in narrative, documentary, and animation. Its guidance builds the skills necessary to access successful careers in film and entertainment for 1,700 students annually.

The Annual Film Festival offers an intimate look at the stories and visions of these young creatives. The films being shown are as unique as their creators. Some works explore the intricacies of human connection, from tender intimacies to rebellion. Other stories explore characters teetering between sanity and chaos in pursuit of their goals in situations as diverse as outer space and inner turmoil. Several young filmmakers portray tales of adolescent struggles, self-discovery, and the turbulent path to adulthood in an ever-changing world.

Viewers will identify with poignant family narratives of ancestral journeys, unwavering resilience, and the impact of those who paved the way. On these journeys, the idea of family will be considered while exploring themes of grief, identity, and the complex paths to reconnecting. From animated tales to punk rock anthems, these films capture the spirit of self-expression and the strength of community. For a look at the entire festival lineup, click here.

At the culmination of the showcase, awards will be given for direction, cinematography, screenwriting, editing, narrative, animation, documentary, and social justice impact. The doors will open on November 9 and 10 at 11:30 a.m., and the event will start at Noon. You can get your tickets now by clicking here!

Please keep in mind that Reel Works is a non-profit, so they welcome your support. You can become a volunteer or mentor by clicking here or give your financial support by clicking here. While you are at it, follow them on Instagram and Facebook for future events and inspiring stories!

Broadway Stages knows that the strength of a story is made up of the people who tell the story. It takes a team of creators in every facet of production to make imagination into reality. Reel Works works hard to give people the voice to bring their dreams to the screen. They are molding the future tenants of our soundstages! Take advantage of this opportunity to see their work at the beginning of their careers.