
THROUGH THE LENS
Through The Lens (a 501c3 non-profit organization) empowers students to find their voice through the medium of photography and film to create a positive change in their community.
The Festival is hosted by the non-profit organization Through the Lens – Houston whose mission is to teach kids the power of storytelling through their own eyes, empowering them to create short films on a variety of topics affecting their communities.


Film Projects
Through The Lens is a 501 (c)(3) in Houston. It’s mission is to teach kids the power of storytelling through their own eyes. We empower them to create short films on a variety of topics affecting their communities.
Children’s Workshops
Sports and Art are two of the most cut public programs for school age kids in the US. This is creating a wider divide of the haves and have-nots. We fill a gap in the educational landscape through our kids book, programming, workshops and access to sports.
Screenings for Kids
We will screen short films for kids that have an educational aspect. This will cultivate a larger audience by presenting shorter stories.
All Donations are tax-deductible donations that fund our educational workshops and programming.
SCHOLARSHIP LEADERBOARD
Every $5,000 gets a $500 scholarship for a first generation college student!
If your school isn’t listed yet, please submit it in the notes along with your donation and we’ll add it to the scoreboard.
Alumni Groups | Total Donations |
University of Houston | $1,500 |
University of Texas | $150 |
University of Colorado | $500 |
Rice University | $150 |
Texas A&M | $150 |
Texas Tech | $150 |
Baylor University | $150 |
Texas Christian University | $150 |
Southern Methodist University | $150 |
Sam Houston State | $150 |
University of Michigan | $150 |