about us

Cinereach is a STORYTELLING STUDIO OFFERING Narrative intelligence and creative sanctuary that amplifies stories when and where they matter most.

our story

Established in 2006, Cinereach began with the dream to support filmmakers that challenge dominant cultural scripts with nuance, artistry, and empathy. Today, Cinereach operates as both creative sanctuary and narrative strategist. Beyond creative partnership, we equip artists with tools, insights, and infrastructure that enable transformative storytelling of all mediums. Our goal is cultural momentum.

19 Years of Cinereach

2024

Cinereach launches its inaugural Just Play Game Jam and celebrated the winners at an official SXSW 2024 event.

2023

Cinereach pioneers new ways of story-making across all mediums and incubates culture-shifting ideas to drive impact at scale. Including the Civic Leadership Stories Project

2021

Cinereach expands focus beyond film to include all kinds of media.

2019

Cinereach partners with The Black List. Cinereach is recognized by the IDA with the Pioneer Award.

2017

Cinereach partners on SFFILM Invest, resulting in the funding of films including Mogul Mowgli (pictured), Cryptozoo, and All Light, Everywhere.

2016

Cinereach launches the Organizational Support Program. Cinereach absorbs Film Presence, creates the Sustained Audience Development Program. Cinereach supports Sundance to create The Art Of Non Fiction. Cinereach creates the inaugural Producer’s Award. (Image: These Birds Walk)

2015

Cinereach begins making program-related investments, eventually resulting in co-financing films such as Sorry To Bother You (pictured), The Assistant and Never Rarely Sometimes Always.

2013

Beasts of the Southern Wild is nominated for four Oscars. Cinereach launches the Cinereach Fellowship.

2011

Cinereach engages its first full production, Beasts of the Southern Wild.

2008

Cinereach starts providing grants to fiction work as well. Cinereach launches the Reach Film Fellowship for emerging filmmakers.

2006

Cinereach makes its first grant, provides support to nonfiction film projects, and organizations.