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Transforming

Philadelphia

storytelling

Lil’ Filmmakers Inc.’s mission is to train young artists to use media and the arts as a tool to overcome societal and personal barriers and prepare them for career opportunities in the creative industry.

Our Mission

Our Impact

100

+

quality film and media projects

800,000

$

in wages earned by students

30

+

community partners reached

4,000

+

students served

17,615

paid work hours we offered youth through Workforce Development Training Program

%

75

of students transitioned to post-secondary education

98

%

of students transitioned to the next grade

Real to Reel

Real to Reel is an immersive 3-month program for storytellers (13-24 years old) to develop and produce a short film.

Story to Screen

Story to Screen offers an extensive entry-level, 4 - 6 week, interactive, filmmaking program for youth 11 to 17 years old.

Internships

Our paid internship program provides young adults, 18 to 24 years old, an entry level  hands on experience to work closely with Lil Filmmakers staff on business needs while building their personal portfolios and learning professional development skills.

More programs coming soon in 2025!

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UPDATES

CONGRATULATIONS

Founder Janine Spruill interviewed by Education Power Player and RoadTrip Nation. 

Thank You to Our Partners

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Thank You to Our Funders

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