Networking Organization & COMMUNITY for Women in Film & Entertainment

About Us

REEL Ladies is a Women's Organization & Community in the film and entertainment industry. We provide a platform for women filmmakers to share their journey, showcase their work and network with like minded women!
We are here to spotlight women in the VAST fields of the Film Industry. Whether you are an Actress, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Makeup Artists, Set Dresser, Music Supervisor, in front of the camera or behind, we are here to support Women in Film!

REEL Programs

REEL SPOTLIGHT
~ Our spotlight events features women in the film & entertainment industry, providing an opportunity for them to share their journeys. These are intimate gatherings of women in a social setting, featuring some of the most interesting and accomplished professionals in our industry. The event allows attendees to benefit from the knowledge and experience of our distinguished speakers, as well as network and socialize with fellow Women Filmmakers in a nurturing environment.
Women in the spotlight have been: Producer Jennifer Schaefer, Executive Producer Andrea Wiley, Actress Christine Elise, Casting Director Twinkie Byrd, Director Millicent Shelton, Actress/Comedienne Whitney Cummings, Actress Keesha Sharp, Stuntwoman Patricia Tallman, Talent Manager Mara Santino and MORE!

REEL RADIO
~ Our Hit Talk Show has become a Featured Favorite on Blog Talk Radio! A 30 minute talk show program with women in the film & entertainment industry to share their journeys and filmmaking experiences as well as promote current projects. Listeners are provided an opportunity to call and speak with our Guest directly!
Guests have been: Golden Globe Nominated Actress Thora Birch, Comedienne, Producer & Writer Kim Wayans, Actress & Screenwriter Karen McCullah Lutz, Music Production Supervisor Gretchen O'Neal, Executive Producer Andrea Wiley, Emmy Award Winning Actress Justine Bateman, Publicist Siri Garber, Visual FX Artist Amy Yukich, Executive Producer Kathleen McGhee, Location Scout Lori Balton, Producer Mary Aloe, Actress Della Reese and MORE!
Visit REEL Radio for archived and future shows!

REEL CHAT
~ ONLINE LIVE CHAT SESSIONS with fellow filmmakers and industry professionals on our Forums where ALL can participate regardless of their locations! Women from across the globe can come together and participate in Themed Discussions and hands on Tutorials, This is FREE for all participants and a fantastic chance for networking with like minded women from various locations around the world!!
Our chats have covered topics such as: Targeting Film Festivals, Writing Press Releases, Social Networking, Making Your Film Trailer and MORE!

SCRIPT CLUB
~ Script Club is a once a month meet up of women filmmakers and entertainers to discuss Featured Scripts and Featured Screenwriters by women screenwriters. This group will give the writer feedback on story & character development in a positive casual atmosphere. As well as the writers sharing their writing style and process. This is an opportunity for women filmmakers to network and read the hottest scripts around town!
*All participants must sign a release*
VISIT OUR EVENTS PAGE FOR FUTURE DATES AND SCRIPTS

PRODUCER'S CORNER
~ Producer's Corner is an interactive community of women producers that will discuss their film needs, exchange ideas and resources.Telecalls, chat sessions and meetups are all designed to help producers take their films and/or production companies to the next level.
Participants receive FREE downloads, articles, sample forms and contracts as well as telecalls with producers reps, distribution agents, entertainment lawyers and fellow producers.

SPECIAL EVENTS
~ Movie Nights, Vision Boards, Karaoke, Dinner & Cocktails, REEL Ladies provides social settings for women to meet up, relax and get away from the hustle & bustle of entertainment.

We hope you take advantage of our numerous programs and NETWORK with other women in the Filmmaking Trenches. Many women have gone on to successfully collaborate on projects or advance in their profession through the contacts they've made at our numerous events.

ABOUT THE FOUNDER
REEL Ladies was founded in 2008 by Actress/Producer/Writer Nikki Love. Nikki's vision was to create a community of women filmmakers in ALL fields of filmmaking. "This thing is much bigger than me, I'm just along for the ride. I'm just doing what God told me to do" states Nikki. "To empower women to succeed by creating a support group of fellow filmmakers in the trenches and a platform to showcase their work. To be honest and REAL about the obstacles, and pushing on in spite of."

Since its conception, REEL Ladies has grown by leaps and bounds! Women from ALL OVER THE WORLD have reached out and shown support and enthusiasm for this new found group. "Women WANT to connect and share resources that are invaluable! What better way to do that than through workshops, events, networking mixers, chat sessions, newsletters and message boards" Nikki says when asked WHY? This group consists of women in NY, Canada, Mexico, and New Zealand and REEL Ladies plans to reach even more!

When REEL Ladies opened its doors to Membership, Nikki brought her mother, Yvonne Lugo, on board. "Who better to be a Membership Director than a mother. The person that tells you that you are FABULOUS and has no doubt that you will succeed. That's the person I wanted in these women's corner. PLUS her hugs are just addictive!". Yvonne Lugo, who has had a long standing reputable career in Real Estate, jumped at the chance to come on board. "This has been an amazing journey and I still am in awe of how God has moved in not only Nikki's lives, but the lives of these women" states Yvonne as she talks about her daughter's vision. "God is good and His plans are divine".

This daughter mother duo says to stay tuned...they are just getting started!