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Pre-Production
Write The Story
Students develop their story, write the screenplay, and assign crew roles.
02 Who We Are
Storytelling Is Power
REEL is an immersive, hands-on after-school filmmaking program dedicated to empowering inner-city youth through storytelling and creative expression. Our students gain the unique opportunity to write, produce, and premiere their own short films while learning the fundamentals of filmmaking from concept to screen.
Our Story
REEL was born in East Oakland, out of a simple belief that every young person carries a story worth telling. In a community rich with art, activism, and resilience, we set out to put a camera in their hands and the confidence to use it. What started in a single classroom has grown into a movement, because when you give a young person the tools to tell their truth, you don't just make a filmmaker. You change a life.
REEL AT PIXAR
Approved enrichment provider through the Oakland Unified School District for the 2026 to 2027 school year.
2026 ARTSFUND Grant recipient, awarded by the Alameda County Arts Commission.
