Founded in 2014, Cinema Ed is a 501(c)3 non-profit film and media organization that focuses on using independent film as a teaching tool. Our programs include hands-on filmmaking experiences that connect professional filmmakers with high school students and teachers. Although we place special emphasis on at-risk populations, we work with all students to harness the storytelling power of today’s technologies and engage in filmmaking techniques and methods. Cinema Ed also powers a broad platform for visibility of student films and strives to promote exploration of careers in the film industry. We celebrate the unique vision and authentic stories told by today’s diverse group of young filmmakers.