Reel Stories Institute 2026

Reel Stories Institute Application - Summer 2026

Thank you for your interest in joining the Reel Stories Institute this summer, we're really glad you found your way here!

Reel Stories is a program designed for young women, girls, and gender-expansive youth. The Institute is an opportunity for emerging filmmakers to deepen their creative practice, build community, and spend time making work alongside a thoughtful cohort of peers.

Before completing this application, please read the full Institute Overview.

That document is where all the details live - program dates, expectations, what the experience looks like, and how our time together will unfold. It'll give you a clear sense of what you're stepping into (and what we're building together).

Institute Dates:
July 6–10, 2026
Oakstop, Downtown Oakland

Questions? Reach out anytime at reelstories@bavc.org - we're happy to connect.

Looking forward to creating, learning, and building community together this summer!

Email (most communication with the Institute will be over email, so please provide an email you check often)

example@example.com

What is your name?

What is your date of birth?

Date

Is there anything you'd like to share about how you identify or the communities you’re connected to (queer, trans, nonbinary, etc.)? (Optional)

What pronouns do you use?

What is your phone number?

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Have you participated in any BAVC Media or Reel Stories Programs in the past as a student?

Please list any Reel Stories or BAVC Media programs you have participated in the past (Camp Reel Stories, Institute, Club Reel Stories, Women's Weekend, Climate Warriors, Bridges Fellowship, Futures We Dream, Serial Storytellers, etc.)

(Select all that apply)

Reel Stories centers young women and gender-expansive youth. How would you, as a producer for Camp Reel Stories, help cultivate a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for campers?

What is your experience working with youth? Have you ever worked as a camp counselor in the past or as a teacher?

Why are you interested in the Producer Role for Reel Stories this summer?

Tell us a little about yourself as a filmmaker (or creative person). What kind of stories do you want to tell, what mediums are you working in? - film, animation, photography, etc.)

What's something you've seen or experienced recently that's been sticking with you? (a film, a moment, an image, a conversation ...)

What project/s do you have (if any) that our team and institute cohort can support during the Institute? Please specify if you are in pre-production, production, or post production.

Do you have access needs or scheduling considerations you'd like us to know about?

Are you able to attend the mandatory Producer Training on Wednesday, June 3 from 1-4pm at Oakstop in downtown Oakland?

Anything else you'd like us to know?

Name of a reference and their relationship to you:

Email address of reference

example@example.com

Please upload an up to date resume:

Reel Stories Institute Application Summer 2026

BAVC Media History and Experience