REEL reSET
REEL reSET is primarily sponsored by Film New Orleans, Office of Cultural Economy.
REEL reSET connects working professionals in the film and television industry with their peers, while serving as a respite from the demanding space of film and television work. Filmmakers will be able to market their programs, crowdsource resources and connect with others for local opportunities.
Our film professionals will have a chance to recharge and reset as we curate an environment which provides a chance to meet and mingle with like-minded professionals in a relaxed setting. This seasonal event is also a great opportunity for incoming or transitional film professionals to foster relationships that lead to great collaborative work, or just find a support system from their peers.
CURRENT EDITION:
In collaboration with The ESSENCE Film Festival
WHEN: Thursday, July 4, 2024
TIME: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
WHERE: NOVAC: New Orleans | 4422 S. Carrollton Ave | 70119
COST: Free & Open to the Public!
Join us for REEL reSET: ESSENCE Film Festival Edition! This event is uniquely curated in partnership with the Essence Film Festival and Film New Orleans, Office of Cultural Economy to offer space for Louisiana filmmakers to connect with other filmmakers from across the nation.
This event is free and open to the public. Flippin Birds will provide food that keeps you nourished. We’ll bring the free libations that keep you moving, and DJ2 Ready has the beats that keep you grooving.
Reel ReSET kicks off the ESSENCE Film Festival as the host mixer for the visiting EFF filmmakers. We’re providing a meeting place for creatives, festival goers and our community as they continue to enjoy the ESSENCE Film Festival screenings and events between July 5-8 at the Convention Center as a part of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture.
PAST EDITIONS:
2024
In collaboration with The Overlook Film Festival
WHEN: Sunday, April 7, 2024
TIME: 7:30PM-11:00PM
WHERE: NOVAC: New Orleans | 4422 S. Carrollton Ave | 70119
COST: Free & Open to the Public!
Sunday Scaries need not apply! Wind down from Overlook ‘24 with a bewitching edition of REEL reSET, an after-hours haunt, hosted in partnership with our Overlook film family. Come in for a spell and enjoy haunting beats by DJ 2Ready, immersive installations, and a chance to reach out to the other side at this chill house party in the heart of the New Orleans community.
In collaboration with The Black Film Festival of New Orleans
WHEN: Sunday, February 18, 2024
TIME: 2:00PM-4:00PM
WHERE: Cafe Istanbul | 2372 St. Claude Ave. | New Orleans | 70117
COST: Free & Open to the Public!
A wind down from Mardi Gras with a special edition of REEL Reset was celebrated with our friends at the Black Film Festival of New Orleans.
DJ Captain Charles set the vibe spinning his Sunday grooves as everyone enjoyed Grandma Smith’s seafood gumbo and a drink on us along with free independent films from our New Orleans community of filmmakers.
2023
Hosted in partnership with The New Orleans Film Society
WHEN: Monday, November 6, 2023
TIME: 7:30PM-10:30PM
WHERE: NOVAC: New Orleans | 4422 S. Carrollton Ave | 70119
COST: Free & Open to the Public!
REEL Reset was back as the official party of the New Orleans Film Festival! R&R therapy was had along with free drinks & food & music.
WHEN: Friday, August 25, 2023
TIME: 6:00PM-9:00PM
WHERE: NOVAC: New Orleans | 4422 S. Carrollton Ave | 70119
COST: Free & Open to the Public!
We capped off the summer of ’23 off some fun taking us into fall with some good vibes. Our REEL Reset Mixer is a collaborative effort with Film New Orleans to make sure that our film community feels appreciated.
We had free food and spirits as well as some fun activities and offerings including a guided meditation from Sage Hands body therapist Jasmine Johnson for this house party.