Experience The Third Annual Real To Reel Film Festival

Saturday, October 7th at LA Film School.

Media is Power

Empowering youth to impact their world through creative filmmaking.
  • 2015

    Real To Real is Founded

    A brainchild of former foster youth Johna Rivers and youth advocate Syd Stewart, Real To Real allows youth to bring awareness to social issues like homelessness, foster care, race relations, police brutality, immigration, sexual identity and more. Previous festivals have featured such special guests as Bill Duke, Melvin Jackson Jr., and Monique Coleman.

  • 2017

    Great Advancement

    The festival has grown immensely since its inception and its producers can't wait to showcase this year's festivities. Special Guests will include, PERSON, PERSON, and PERSON, screening X films created by youth worldwide.

Youth Film Screenings

See the best of over 800 international film submissions

Advice From Industry Experts

Enjoy Panels from accomplished guests with advice about being successful as a filmmaker.

Networking Opportunities

Find people to create with and guidance to take your career to the next level.

Register For Free Tickets Now

Meet Our Team

Real To Reel Is brought to you by a dynamic team of youth producers guided by a strong support network of experienced professionals.

Our Sponsors

We are grateful for the support of these organizations