This was our tenth year of our Troublemakers Film Program! To celebrate this milestone, we did things a little differently. In response to the rising tide of transphobia in British Columbia, TROUBLEMAKERS X brought together 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to make short documentary films celebrating three brave, beautiful transgender troublemakers.

Troublemakers X

Reel Youth

FRESH CONNECTIONS 4

VIDEO PRODUCTION

The FRESH CONNECTIONS 4 Film Program was an innovative online workshop that brought together people from across British Columbia to create impactful short video poems. This program focused on exploring participants' personal connections to significant places within the context of Indigenous land histories, rights, and the journey toward reconciliation.

VOICES of the LAND

VIRTUAL VIDEO PRODUCTION

VOICES of the LAND brings high school students together to learn about the Indigenous cultures, traditional practices, and ecological knowledge of land that they have a deep relationship with. The program invites reflection on participants’ own roles as stewards or guests and encourages a decolonizing approach to understanding land rights, land tenure, dispossession, and ongoing efforts to reclaim sovereignty.

Mississauga Ontario Age is More Documentaries

YOUTH & MENTOR FILM PROGRAM

AGE IS MORE FILM PROGRAM
at King Gardens Retirement Residence, in Mississauga, ON

These films were produced in Reel Youth and Revera's Age Is More Film Program, at King Gardens Retirement Residence. The program brought several generations together to build relationships and celebrate the lives of older Canadians through story-telling and film. Ageism is Canada's most widely tolerated form of social discrimination, and the Age Is More Film Program was designed to shed light on ageism and break down stereotypes, while showcasing the lives of the senior participants.


Lethbridge Youth & Elders Docs

In 2018, Reel Youth visited Blackfoot Territory (Lethbridge, AB) and facilitated an intergenerational Indigenous documentary filmmaking program. The project brought youth and Elders together to strengthen their connections, build storytelling skills, and produce short films that celebrate the lives and culture of the Elders.


Grande Prairie Youth & Seniors Docs

In 2018, Reel Youth visited Grande Prairie, AB to facilitate an inter-generational documentary production program. The project brought young people and young at heart folks together to bridge generations, build friendships and understanding, develop storytelling skills, and produce mini-docs that celebrate the seniors.


Kugluktuk, NU MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER

In Reel Youth’s third project in Kugluktuk, we produced a short documentary that explores the impact of the Moving Forward Together project, a five year initiative aimed at reducing suicide and crime, while improving the well being of everyone in the community.

We also helped students at the high school create a music video about believing in yourself and reaching out for support when times are hard.

Regina AGE IS MORE Documentaries

AGE IS MORE FILM PROGRAM
at Green Falls Landing Retirement Residence, in Regina, SK

These films were produced in Reel Youth and Revera's Age Is More Film Program, at Green Falls Landing Retirement Residence, in Regina, SK. The program brought several generations together to build relationships and celebrate the lives of older Canadians through story-telling and film. Ageism is Canada's most widely tolerated form of social discrimination, and the Age Is More Film Program was designed to shed light on ageism and break down stereotypes, while exploring what "home" means later in life.

YouthCo & Yúusnewas FIRST DIRECTIONS

YouthCo & Yúusnewas FIRST DIRECTIONS: Indigenous youth came together to explore what it means to decolonize their bodies and reclaim their health, and to produce films that give voice to their experience and ideas. This 4-day program was made possible by YouthCo, Yúusnewas with support from the First Nations Health Authority.


CORTES ISLAND FILM PROGRAM

These films were made in the 2019 CORTES ISLAND YOUTH VOICES video production program, made possible in part by the financial support of The Cortes Community Health Association and Island Health. Over the course of 4 days, the participants gained skills in issue-based video production, and made these films on the topics of decreasing waste, the free store, and getting outside.

Gjoa Haven, Youth & Elders Documentaries

In the winter of 2019, Reel Youth visited Gjoa Haven, NU and facilitated an intergenerational film program with local youth and Elders. In this project made possible by Skills Canada Nunavut, participants spent time together teaching, learning, and creating short films that celebrate the stories, wisdom, and characters of the Elders.

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VOICES of the LAND

FRESH CONNECTIONS 4

Gjoa Haven, Youth & Elders Documentaries

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VOICES of the LAND

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Gjoa Haven, Youth & Elders Documentaries

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