Reel Stories, formerly Camp Reel Stories, is a filmmaking program for girls and non-binary youth aged 12–19 years old.[2] Reel Stories seeks to close a gender gap in the film industry and empower youth to create media in a supportive environment.[3]

Reel Stories
Formation2013
FounderEsther Pearl
94-2403876[1]
Legal statusNon-profit organization
HeadquartersOakland, California, U.S.
Region
San Francisco Bay Area, California, U.S.
Websitereel-stories.com
Formerly called
Camp Reel Stories

Summer camp

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Their summer camp takes place in both Oakland[4] and Los Angeles.[5] The camp is divided into a beginners camp and an advanced camp.

History

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Reel Stories was founded in 2013 by Esther Pearl.[6]

In 2021, Reel Stories merged with the Bay Area Video Coalition.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Camp Reel Stories".
  2. ^ Valentini, Valentina I. (2017-07-21). "Camp Reel Stories Gets Girls Into Filmmaking". Variety. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
  3. ^ "Former Pixar Manager Opens Filmmaking Camp, Inspires Girls To Career In Movies". NBC Bay Area. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
  4. ^ Radio, Southern California Public (2015-07-21). "Camp Reel Stories puts teenage girls behind the camera". Southern California Public Radio. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
  5. ^ Grove, Wendy (13 June 2017). "On Campus at GCC: Filmmaking and sciences camps slated". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
  6. ^ Edevane, Gillian (15 July 2015). "Oakland's Cinematic Summer Camp for Girls". East Bay Express. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
  7. ^ Nakazawa, Isa. "BAVC Merges With Reel Stories". Bay Area Video Coalition. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
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