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Stretchinitiative.org

Building Future Leaders

Developing teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills.

Fostering Creativity

Creating safe spaces for storytelling and visual expression.

Breaking Boundaries

Empowering youth to push beyond limitations.

"Shoot With The Camera, Not With The Gun"

LATEST PROJECT

Join us Summer 2025 to help your child discover creative expression through filmmaking.

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The Stretch Initiative empowers young people aged 8-24 to exchange guns for cameras. Founded by filmmaker Mark Parris and law enforcement officer Gary Curry, this rogram guides participants through the complete filmmaking process.

  • Learn Roles

    120 minutes exploring filmmaking positions and responsibilities.

  • Collaborate

    120 minutes of team planning and concept development.

  • Shoot

    120 minutes of capturing footage for projects.

  • Edit

    120 minutes of post production work.

Projected Workshops for 2025

Students Reached

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Young Lives Transformed

© [2025] · Stretch Initiative Corp.