About me: Reel 2 Real: A Celebration of Moving Images for Youth is a non-profit registered charity dedicated to showing the best in culturally diverse, authentic programming for youth. Real to Real presents an annual film festival, the Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth, and media arts programming year-round.
Through public screenings, hands-on workshops, interactive panel discussions, and public forums, our mission is to:
Involve youth in actively viewing and discussing professionally made films.
Expose youth to new ideas and cultural perspectives.
Offer high-quality cinematic entertainment outside the mainstream.
Explore issues that are important to youth.
Engage youth in discussions with filmmakers about their work.
Increase understanding of the art and craft of filmmaking.
Promote the production and presentation of high quality independent films for youth.
Who I'd like to meet: More people interested and involved in film.