At Cinereach we are always looking for fresh ways to further our mission. We're committed to doing whatever it takes to drive change including hosting events, contests, and special programs. Read more about specific projects below and check back with us to learn about upcoming initiatives. 


Reach Out
Reach Out is an annual celebration showcasing the achievements of The Reach Film Fellows and highlighting Cinereach’s work. The first annual Reach Out was held at The Gramercy Park Hotel on March 19th and hosted by Mira Nair. Guests enjoyed previews of the Reach Films and chatted with Cinereach staff about current and past projects and future collaborations. Click here to check out photos from the party.


The Reach Film Fellowship

The Reach Film Fellowship is a contest designed to encourage young, emerging talent to produce socially aware media. Winning filmmakers awarded $5,000 to produce their short documentary or narrative films; support from Kodak, Avid, GOOD Magazine, Dean's Beans, and Gotham Sound; mentorship; workshops; and a premiere of their films. Mentors this year include legendary documentarian Albert Maysles and director Rachel Grady (Jesus Camp). For more information or to apply to be a 2008 Reach Film Fellow check out www.reachfilmfellowship.com. Congratulations to Nicholas Bruckman, Suel Kim, Annie Waldman, and Pilar Zaragoza, our four Reach Film Fellows of 2007! Check out media coverage of the 2007 Reach Film Fellowship in Filmmaker Magazine, The Huffington Post, NYMag.com, indieWIRE, and Hollywood Reporter

Celebration of Filmmakers for Human Rights

In conjunction with the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival, Cinereach hosts an annual dinner to recognize up-and-coming filmmakers making an impact with their work. Each year a select group of filmmakers are honored at an exclusive dinner in New York City. Congratulations to our 2008 honorees: Edet Belzberg, Julie Bridgham, Carl Deal, Lisa F. Jackson, Ellen Kuras, Tia Lessin, Thavisouk Phrasavath, Afia Nathaniel, Jennifer Venditti, and Tamar Yarom. We look forward to continuing this tradition!

 

The Cinereach Award 

The Cinereach Award is a $5,000 prize presented to the filmmaker who exemplifies masterful use of craft in conveying a vital message. It is our belief that films that inspire change are the ones that truly move their audiences. Cinereach is proud to bestow the 2008 Cinereach Award to Ellen Kuras and Thavisouk Phrasavath for their film “The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)”.