BY RASHEED Z. AJAMU Sarah Mueller once worked at TLA Video on Locust Street, a video store that specialized in renting arthouse cinema films. With the combination of the store closing in 2011, Netflix’s DVD program which pushed video rental stores out of business, and Netflix...
BY MARIAM DEMBELE Big Picture Alliance’s annual fundraising event, Fund Film Futures, will return for a second year on Thursday, November 30, 2023. This year’s event will feature a VIP mixer, a silent auction, performances, screenings, and an awards presentation. Aleks Martray, the executive director of Big...
BY SOPHIA ABRAHAM-RAVESON Representing the cinéSPEAK Journal, I had the opportunity to attend the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) opening night screening of Above and Below the Ground and Taking Root: Southeast Asian Stories of Resettlement in Philadelphia. As Managing Editor, it feels important for...
BY IREASHIA BENNETT The cinéSPEAK Journal publishes a monthly Philadelphia Artist Spotlight highlighting local filmmakers and moving image artists doing unique and impactful work. The behind-the-scenes (BTS) photography of a film gives us a peek behind the veil of the filmmaking process. The fourth wall is broken...
BY SOPHIA ABRAHAM-RAVESON Please refer to the official websites for events to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information about ticketing, reservations, delays, re-scheduling, cancellations, and other guest policies for venues, including relevant COVID-19 requirements. Inclusion in the Philadelphia Monthly Arts Round-Up does not signify...
BY ANDRE CHERRY The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) is set to return for its 16th year from November 2-12, 2023. PAAFF is the third largest film festival in the United States that showcases Asian and Pacific Islander diaspora filmmakers. Its mission strives to propel...
BY IREASHIA BENNETT The cinéSPEAK Journal publishes a monthly Philadelphia Artist Spotlight highlighting local filmmakers and moving image artists doing unique and impactful work. With a commitment to pushing artistic boundaries, Les Rivera has created captivating narratives in the form of short narrative films and documentaries. He...
BY RASHEED Z. AJAMU On Friday, October 20th, PhillyCAM’s People Powered Media (PPM) Fest will commence its third annual celebration of community media creators. PhillyCAM members and the public will come together for engaging conversations, insightful learning opportunities, and enjoyable experiences. PhillyCAM Executive Director Gretjen Clausing is...
BY SOPHIA ABRAHAM-RAVESON Please refer to the official websites for events to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information about ticketing, reservations, delays, re-scheduling, cancellations, and other guest policies for venues, including relevant COVID-19 requirements. In this first full month of fall, the city’s film event...
BY ANDRE CHERRY Content Warning: This article contains mention of sexual assault. On September 28, 2023, Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF) presents a Local Filmmaker Showcase for the second year in person. IPMF was founded in 2019 and utilizes grants and other programs to help support artists...