Village Reels

Village Reels is Docs In Progress’ award-winning, intergenerational filmmaking program that pairs local high school students with residents from 55+ communities. Students learn camera and editing techniques, gain personal insight and workforce skills—writing, storytelling, collaboration—all while capturing powerful personal histories often hidden in plain sight. 

Check out our story on WUSA9’s “The Heart of It” by reporter Sean Martinelli!

Going strong in its fourth year, Village Reels has worked with students from Wheaton, Albert Einstein, Montgomery Blair, and Northwood High Schools, and partnered with Silver Spring Village, the Villages of Kensington, and the Village of Takoma Park, producing 16 documentaries to date. In the coming year we are actively working to expand into more schools in Montgomery County as well as Washington, D.C.

Get Involved Today!

Join Village Reels: Email us if your school would like to participate.

Support Village Reels: Every donation helps our mission and is always appreciated.

Watch Village Reels: Stream the incredible films produced by our talented teen filmmakers.

Thank you to our Village Reels Funders