Lil’ Filmmakers' mission is to empower youth and young adults from underrepresented communities through film, media arts, and storytelling by providing hands-on training, mentorship, and career development opportunities. We equip emerging creatives with the tools to amplify their voices, express their experiences, and drive social change through media.
Our Mission
Our Impact
50
+
quality film and media projects
840,000 +
$
in wages earned by students
40
+
community partners reached
4,500
+
students served
19,450
paid work hours we offered youth through Workforce Development Training Program
%
78
of students transitioned to post-secondary education
98
%
of students transitioned to the next grade
Real to Reel
Real to Reel is an immersive 3-month program for storytellers (13-24 years old) to develop and produce a short film.
Story to Screen
Story to Screen offers an extensive entry-level, 4 - 6 week, interactive, filmmaking program for youth 11 to 17 years old.
Internships
Our paid internship program provides young adults, 18 to 24 years old, an entry level hands on experience to work closely with Lil Filmmakers staff on business needs while building their personal portfolios and learning professional development skills.
