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OUR WORK

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Bringing Worldwide Cinema to Volusia County

   At the heart of The Reel Film Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c) 3, lies the passion of a few first generation indie filmmakers, committed to bringing an array of cinematic voices to Volusia County through film festivals and regular collaborative screenings. We also encourage the next generation of creators.  Our Outreach offerings include Middle/High Filmmaking Clubs, College Counseling for aspiring Film Majors, and Scholarships to graduating seniors. Help us make an an impact in both Volusia County, and today's Florida. 

Daytona Beach

The Reel Deal Film Festival

April 11-13, 2025

The Riverfront Arts District

Daytona Beach, Florida

All sceeenings at Cinematique

#DBAF25
Come see the new Daytona Beach!
100 Cultural events in 3 weeks. Ready set, go!
Cinematique
Palm Tree From Below

Announcing our

Fourth Film Festival

Outreach & Collaborative Programs

Preserving consumer direct cinema!

INFLUENCERS' CIRCLE: OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL FILMMAKING CLUB

Connecting non-profits with student advocates
Make a film for a charity, wak the red carpet at student screening, audience awards will result in 4 scholarship winners

2025 Influencers' Circle has ended. Follow us for the next session or message us expressing interest in Camp.

Teenagers today are already fluent in film language from social media. In our filmmaking program, Influencers' Circle, they will experience the power of being heard, not just seen. Each will complete a film & walk the red carpet for a premiere film screening at Daytona Beach Arts Fest April 12-13. '25 and compete for a film to be featured at the Arts Voco Gala at MOAS and one of four scholarships. All this while supporting a local charity only deepens the connection to Community

"I couldn’t study chemistry, but I could memorize all the books for Dungeons and Dragons. It was ridiculous. The trick is to find what you like to do.”

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Jon Favreau, Director

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Documentary

Scholarships & College Counseling

Scholarships for aspiring film, braodcasting and communications majors in Volusia County

Aspiring Film Majors:
email Launchcollegeadvising@gmail.com to apply for the gratis spot for college counseling!

THANKS TO OUR PARTNER:

Launch
Film Student
Graduating Film Students

Class of '22 NSBHS Seniors Siena & Neo accept their awards on Senior Night

Class of '24 Senior & Film major Ethan, checks in from Ithaca College

Film School Scholarships

Class of '23 Senior Eli checks in from St. Leo University 

"But I always say, if you want to heal the ills of the world, it can be done through film. ... The real stories with depth and complexity. Characters with foibles and strength. If you see yourself on the screen, participating in all of this, you have hope of a future."   

                                                                                  Julie Dash, Director 

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Collaborative
Screenings Build Community

Special Thanks:
Alonzo Babe James Center  

Short Films from Emerging Black filmmakers and our feature: Shirley
Thank you to the audience members who came out to honor their work!

 

Building bridges to amplify cultural sharing and understanding
Learn about the first African American woman to run for president of the United States

"I don't dream at night, I dream at day, I dream all day; I dream for a living."

Steven Spielberg, Producer, Director

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