Empowering Young voices Through the art of Storytelling
Join us to inspire change and amplify young voices through art in our community
via filmmaking and storytelling.
Where creativity meets confidence
About Us
The Youth Story Project Iinc. is a dynamic filmmaking and screenwriting initiative with locations in Richmond Hill and Jamaica, Queens, NY, empowering young people from low-income families in marginalized communities to express themselves through storytelling and create films that drive social change.
We provide an easy-learning supportive environment where underrepresented emerging filmmakers and storytellers can develop their creative vision, learn, be seen, and work collaboratively on film projects while gaining confidence, skills, access to resources and gain hands-on film production experience.
The Youth Story Project proudly stems from the
vibrant Indo-Caribbean and Caribbean Community in New York.
What We Do
We provide free on-site filmmaking and screenwriting workshops and mentorship for youths, assisting each participant in creating and developing their stories from conception to final product. We involve youths in screenwriting contests with peers, host filmmaking competitions where the winner receives prizes and public community screenings for their films. We work closely with youths to produce their short film projects and support each participant with festival submissions for their projects via FilmFreeway (www.filmfreeway.com, with industry professionals, ensuring a wider audience.
Our MIssion
We aim to bridge the gap in access to resources, funding, equipment usage, and mentorship that often hinders young, underserved people in overlooked communities the ability to pursue their passion for filmmaking and screenwriting. Through screenwriting workshops and hands-on film production experience, we thrive to empower our participants to overcome challenges and showcase their work to the world, gaining exposure and confidence, leaving a positive impact on their mental health.
Our Impact
By participating in The Youth Story Project, young people will:
- Work on stories and films that drives social change
- Develop their creative voice and vision, getting an early start on their creative career
- Gain recognition and exposure through film festivals
- Gain access to resources
- Contribute to enriching New York's cultural landscape through art and storytelling
- Become part of a vibrant community that fosters diversity and inclusivity for ALL, in the arts, for those who relentlessly believe in their dreams.
If you are a youth in need to navigate your mental health on the right path, build self-esteem, structure, and core values in storytelling, The Youth Story Project is the safe space for you to create. If you want to tell stories via film but have no idea how and where to start, or lack resources, The Youth Story Project welcomes you on your new journey.
If you are a youth with a big imagination and have a passion for film, storytelling, or even just to learn on-set, The Youth Story Project is your sanctuary.
Our Team
The Youth Story Project is led by Film Directors, Screenwriters, Producers, Actors, and Creators. Our team is dedicated to providing a platform for youths in our community to tell their stories and share their vision to the world, preserving art and culture, strengthening the children of the future.
The Youth Story Project
Proudly Partners
with
EnchantedBlue Media
West Hollywood Pictures
NYC Moving Pictures
and More
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Together, we can make a difference and uplift the young boys and girls of our community, the children of the future.