Our Mission
Upcoming Storytellers is a hands-on storytelling and youth filmmaking program that empowers the next generation of diverse creators and community leaders. Through free programs, students gain access to professional equipment, industry mentors, and real-world production experience while learning to tell authentic stories that inspire change.
Telling Stories Authentically
Why It Matters
Access to professional gear, studio spaces, and creative networks is often limited — especially for students from underrepresented communities. Upcoming Storytellers closes that gap.
By pairing young people with working creatives, we:
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Open doors to careers in media, film, and communications
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Build confidence in public speaking, collaboration, and leadership
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Help students see their lived experiences as powerful, valuable stories
When young people see themselves behind the camera, on the mic, and in the director’s chair, they start to see new possibilities for their future.
