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Camp Reel Stories $20k in May!

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Camp Reel Stories $20k in May!

Camp Reel Stories $20k in May!

Camp Reel Stories $20k in May!

Camp Reel Stories $20k in May!

Camp Reel Stories $20k in May!

Donate to show a deserving girl that her ideas and stories have value & that her audience is waiting

Donate to show a deserving girl that her ideas and stories have value & that her audience is waiting

Donate to show a deserving girl that her ideas and stories have value & that her audience is waiting

Donate to show a deserving girl that her ideas and stories have value & that her audience is waiting

Esther Pearl
Esther Pearl
Esther Pearl
Esther Pearl
3 Campaigns |
Oakland, United States
$26,700 USD 173 backers
133% of $20,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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WHAT IS CAMP REEL STORIES?

Only 16% of decision-makers in the film and television industry are women. Help us change this by giving young women a voice and the opportunity to change how they are represented in film, television, and digital media.

Camp Reel Stories believes that when women and girls are better represented behind the scenes in the media, they will be better reflected on the screen. Camp Reel Stories is a non-profit summer program designed to empower 13-18 year old women with the skills to create their own media, to view current media critically and thoughtfully, and to aspire to leadership in their field.  


WHAT ARE YOU RAISING MONEY FOR?

The vast majority of applications that we receive include a request for financial aid. At Camp Reel Stories, we believe that the diversity of our campers is essential to the completion of our mission - to better represent women in the media, both behind the camera and in front of it - and that means maintaining a balance of campers from many different backgrounds. We're using this campaign to raise the $20,000 that we need to fully cover all the campers on financial aid in Summer 2015!  A portion of the money raised this summer will also go towards new equipment. 


    TELL US MORE ABOUT THE CAMP!

    Camp Reel Stories empowers young women to value and nurture their own unique voice, create their own media, view current media critically and thoughtfully, and aspire to leadership in all aspects of their lives.

    Camp Reel Stories is a media camp for girls ages 13-18 years old. Unlike other media education programs, Campers learn the entire process of filmmaking from top female professionals working in every part of the industry. We show girls that their stories and ideas have value and that their audience is waiting.

    In July 2013, CRS held our inaugural camp with over 30 young women and 40 professional volunteers. Over the course of five days, these young women wrote, shot and edited 6 outstanding short films, which they then presented to over 250 people at the very successful Camp Reel Stories Film Festival. See their films at http://campreelstories.com/films/.

    In 2014 we doubled in size and had over 60 campers who produced 12 short films, five of which were accepted into film festivals around the country.

    This year we are growing again!

    We are happy to announce our new two week Advanced Camp! 

    Our Advanced Camp will have expanded workshops on screenwriting, audio, and directing actors. Campers will be learning on professional equipment and have additional time working with their mentors. Just like our one-week bootcamp our Advanced Campers will participate in media literacy, team building, and leadership workshops. 

    CRS gives young women the storytelling and production skills to tell stories that reflect their unique point of view. Working in small, collaborative groups, this camp gives the campers the opportunity to make and broadcast their own short films through:

    • Production Classes
    • Media Literacy Lessons
    • Leadership Workshops

    We set ourselves apart through the use of accessible technologies, social media and mentoring. We aim to show girls that, not only do their stories and ideas have intrinsic value within the cultural conversation, but the media is now democratized - with a good story and access to a little technology, their voices can easily be heard!

    The camp culminates in The Camp Reel Stories Film Festival where the campers present their work to an audience of family, friends and local supporters (that's you!) We believe that the end of their camp session should feel like just the beginning.


    This year our film festivals will be held at the Kaiser Auditorium in Oakland on June 27th and July 18th so SAVE THE DATE!


    WHO FOUNDED THE CAMP?

    Esther Pearl is the founder and Executive Director of Camp Reel Stories.  She received her Bachelor's in Visual Arts from U.C.S.D and her M.B.A. in Sustainable Management from The Presidio Graduate School. She has spent 15 years working in Production Management in the Entertainment Industry. The majority of her career was spent at Pixar Animation Studios where her feature film credits include Academy Award winning films The Incredibles and Wall-e, as well as Monsters, Inc.  Her other credits include; Titanic, Starship Troopers, Armageddon and What Dreams May Come.  

    She was also a founding board member and the former President of the Board of Bay Area Girls Rock Camp (BAGRC). 

    Esther believes in the power of great storytelling to create social change.

    Esther lives in Oakland with her husband and two children.


    HOW CAN I HELP?
    • Donate here!
    • Spread the word! Tell everyone you know about Camp Reel Stories and our mission - you can use the social media tools to share with your community.
    •   Volunteer your time or expertise!

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    Thank You!

    $25 USD
    A Camp Reel Stories sticker and button gift pack!
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    September 2015
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    In This Together Media

    $50 USD
    Awesome Young Adult Books from our incredible supporters In This Together Media. http://www.inthistogethermedia.com/
    8 out of 12 of claimed

    Think Tote!

    $100 USD
    A limited edition Camp Reel Stories Tote Bag!
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    September 2015
    16 claimed

    Media Literacy

    $150 USD
    We are rolling out programs for adults and you can be one of the first to participate in our Media Literacy Workshop. This will happen in the fall of 2015
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    September 2015
    3 out of 25 of claimed

    Send a Girl to Camp!

    $500 USD
    Your generous donation sends a girl to our one week bootcamp. For your generosity you will receive a Producer credit in the Camp Reel Stories films, Two tickets to our Camp Reel Stories Film Festival plus a limited edition Camp Reel Stories flash drive loaded with all 2015 films ready to view.
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    Editing Workshop

    $750 USD
    Join one of our awesome CRS board members and professional editors for 6 hours of editing help on a project or for a one on one workshop to help sharpen your own skills.
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    Executive Producer

    $1,000 USD
    A $1000 donation gets you a CRS Gift pack (tote bag, t-shirt, thumb drive with the films), PLUS an Executive Producer Credit in the Camp Reel Stories films a special Thank You in our Film Festival credits, PLUS Four Tickets to our Camp Reel Stories Film Festival complete with VIP seating and free popcorn! See you there!
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