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ABOUT US
Reels Up is a small production company with a big mission: broadening youth access to film production, and telling unique cinematic stories that hold young people at the centre. Led by Tom Doona, Reels Up is a collective of passionate, purpose-driven freelancers specialising in film production and education. Each project, whether a professional film production or youth-led educational project, is produced/delivered by a team of vastly experienced professionals and creatives. We believe that a film is a product of the environment in which it is made - and our team is built with this at the forefront. Professional, passionate and personable.
Tom Doona
Creative Director
After graduating with a First Class degree in Film Production from Salford Uni, I started working full time in a high school; freelancing as a filmmaker and photographer in my spare time. I took the leap into full time freelancing a little while later, and have since worked with a huge array of incredible creatives across a wide range of spaces and industries. Collaboration and keen-eyed storytelling are at the core of what I do, and I specialise in working with young people, and within spaces where holistic comfort and engagement are key. I have a lifelong passion for film and theatre, and spend as much time as I possibly can taking in creative art and storytelling, to fuel my own practice and inspiration. Steal like an artist, as they say!
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Dr Jo Yee Cheung,
Chief Executive of Olympias Music Foundation
"Working with Tom is a joy. He is friendly, thoughtful and attentive to participants feelings, actively engaging them in the filming process and reassuring those who might be feeling camera shy. I cannot recommend Tom highly enough to individuals or organisations looking for a filmmaker to capture their project."
Parent of a 2024 Reels Up Creative
“Reels Up have done an incredible job to create a positive, encouraging and inclusive environment, and I have been impressed by the level of clear communication throughout. My daughter has learnt a lot and grown in confidence. She is even more motivated to achieve her dream of acting."
Parent of a 2024 Reels Up Creative
"The whole project from start to finish was so well organised. They gained such a lot from the experience, thanks to you, and have very much been inspired to keep making more films of their own, which was what it was all about for us."
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