Reel Dreams And You

Reel Dreams And You Your Community Film Group! Reel Dreams And You is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the goal of helping aspiring filmmakers turn their passion into practical careers.

Reel Dreams And You is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering aspiring filmmakers of all ages through education, creativity, and equal opportunity. Organized by And You Films, the Reel Dreams initiative seeks to provide student and novice filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds with skills and resources valuable to pursuing meaningful careers in the film industry. We are community-based a

nd love collaboration - we welcome partnerships with small businesses in West Volusia and beyond. Above all, we aim to foster a welcoming and encouraging industry built on creativity, positivity, and equal opportunity.

Selections are live for the 2026 Spooky Empire Film Festival! Congratulations to our Reel Dreams And You members that we...
09/01/2026

Selections are live for the 2026 Spooky Empire Film Festival! Congratulations to our Reel Dreams And You members that were selected into this year’s festival:

*Alan Barrett - Director, "Fog of Ambition"
*Caden Colver - Director, "Sick Day"
*Khalil Mckechnie - Director, "SQUEAL"
*Justo Guzman Padilla - Producer, "Matinee"
*Robin Pyle - Director, "Bad Trip"

AND, congratulations to our FIRST Movie Magic Video Camp alumni to be selected at Spooky Empire - Jack Elliot and James Sibbald! Jack directed a film called "THE SLEEPOVER," which he starred in alongside James!

We’re beyond proud of our film community members, and we can’t wait to see their films play on the big screen this Halloween weekend!

A big Reel Dreams thank-you to our next 2026 sponsor, BakeChop Events! When you need a caterer for your special occasion...
08/11/2026

A big Reel Dreams thank-you to our next 2026 sponsor, BakeChop Events! When you need a caterer for your special occasion, whether it's an intimate gathering or a large-scale affair, BakeChop is ready with unforgettable culinary experiences tailored to your unique vision. Not only did BakeChop donate a few of their delicious lunches to our inaugural season of community film productions - they also provided a scrumptious mac & cheese bar for our guests at the Red Carpet Film Showcase! Thank you for keeping our film community fed in body and heart, BakeChop Events!

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Reel Dreams And You’s Movie Matinee at the DeLand Regional Library returns September 6th! Learn about Reel Dreams’ next phase of community projects, network with local filmmakers and film fans, enjoy complimentary popcorn, and catch this quarter’s movie presentation: “The School of Rock!” Visit the link in the comments to RSVP today.

What a night! Thank you to everyone who came out and made the 2026 Red Carpet Film Showcase so special. Seeing our commu...
08/07/2026

What a night! Thank you to everyone who came out and made the 2026 Red Carpet Film Showcase so special. Seeing our community unite to support local up-and-coming storytellers was incredibly inspiring, and we’re grateful for every sponsor, volunteer, camper, parent, Reel Dreams And You member, and attendee that contributed to last night’s success. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for red carpet photo-ops and exciting Reel Dreams announcements!

A big thank-you to our 2026 Red Carpet Film Showcase raffle sponsors - Sunshine Bowling Center, Spooky Empire, Fossil Hu...
08/06/2026

A big thank-you to our 2026 Red Carpet Film Showcase raffle sponsors - Sunshine Bowling Center, Spooky Empire, Fossil Hunters TV Show, and Random Acts of Insanity! These generous sponsors each donated an exciting raffle prize to the red carpet, which you can enter to win at tonight’s event! Try your luck for one or multiple items, all while supporting arts education for future filmmakers. Thank you, raffle sponsors, for making tonight even more magical!

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We’re just hours away from opening the doors of the Sanborn Center for the Red Carpet Film Showcase! Check out 5 new short films created by up-and-coming talent - PLUS, enjoy photo-ops, Kona Ice, raffle prizes, a mac & cheese bar, complimentary popcorn, and more! Don’t miss this night of community stardom - get your tickets now, link in the comments!

The Red Carpet Film Showcase is tomorrow!It’s all led to this. After a full season of production, future filmmakers at M...
08/05/2026

The Red Carpet Film Showcase is tomorrow!

It’s all led to this. After a full season of production, future filmmakers at Movie Magic Video Camp AND members of our community film group have used their incredible talents to create five new short films that premiere tomorrow night! Come on out to see real dreams realized - PLUS, there will be photo-ops, Kona Ice, a Bake Chop mac & cheese bar, raffle prizes, complimentary popcorn, and more! Get your tickets today, link in the comments.

🗓️ Thursday, August 6th
⏰ Doors open at 5:30pm - show starts at 7pm
📍 Wayne G. Sanborn Activities Center
🎟️ Tickets $10 per adult/$5 per child (ages 12 and under)

2 days to go! The Red Carpet Film Showcase is almost here, and there are still tickets left! Experience 5 locally-produc...
08/04/2026

2 days to go! The Red Carpet Film Showcase is almost here, and there are still tickets left! Experience 5 locally-produced short films, enjoy delicious eats, and walk the red carpet - all while celebrating the achievements of future filmmakers in Central Florida. Get your tickets today, link in the comments!

🗓️ Thursday, August 6th
⏰ Doors open at 5:30pm - show starts at 7pm
📍 Wayne G. Sanborn Activities Center
🎟️ Tickets $10 per adult/$5 per child (ages 12 and under)

In a magical world of the exceptionally brave, clever, cunning, and cool, they’re…not. Who are they?They are the Doodlyb...
08/03/2026

In a magical world of the exceptionally brave, clever, cunning, and cool, they’re…not. Who are they?

They are the Doodlyboops. Theirs is… “The Fifth House.”

🎥 Screening at Reel Dreams And You’s Red Carpet Film Showcase - held Thursday, August 6th at the Wayne G. Sanborn Activities Center.

🎟️ Get your tickets today, link in the comments!

3 days left until the Red Carpet Film Showcase! Tickets are going FAST - don’t miss the public premiere of The Fifth Hou...
08/03/2026

3 days left until the Red Carpet Film Showcase! Tickets are going FAST - don’t miss the public premiere of The Fifth House and all four Movie Magic Video Camp shorts! Get your tickets today, link in the comments!

🗓️Thursday, August 6th
⏰Doors open at 5:30pm - show starts at 7pm
📍Wayne G. Sanborn Activities Center
🎟️Tickets $10 per adult/$5 per child (ages 12 and under)

🦁 Brave. 🐍 Cunning. 🦡 Nice. 🐦‍⬛ Clever. These are the traits of the houses four. But what happens to those of us who don...
07/29/2026

🦁 Brave. 🐍 Cunning. 🦡 Nice. 🐦‍⬛ Clever. These are the traits of the houses four. But what happens to those of us who don’t quite fit the mold?

🏰 Welcome to “The Fifth House.”

🎞️ Screening at Reel Dreams And You’s Red Carpet Film Showcase - held Thursday, August 6th at the Wayne G. Sanborn Activities Center.

⚡Get your tickets today, link in the comments.

We’re so thankful for the ongoing support of our next grant donor, the DeLand Breakfast Rotary! For half a century, the ...
07/28/2026

We’re so thankful for the ongoing support of our next grant donor, the DeLand Breakfast Rotary! For half a century, the Breakfast Rotary has invested millions of dollars into local nonprofits and community causes, creating lasting impact in our hometown and beyond. Their generous donation enables our programs to provide skills development to future filmmakers looking for creative and career guidance. Thank you for making the dream possible, DeLand Breakfast Rotary!

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Join us on Thursday, August 6th for Reel Dreams And You’s 2026 Red Carpet Film Showcase! We’ll be premiering all four Movie Magic Video Camp short films, plus our first community film production, The Fifth House! Enjoy photo-ops, Kona Ice, a mac & cheese bar, complimentary popcorn, and more! Get your tickets today, link in the comments.

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218 East New York Avenue
Deland, FL
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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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