BY GABE CASTRO The cinéSPEAK Journal publishes a monthly Philadelphia Artist Spotlight highlighting local filmmakers and moving image artists doing unique and impactful work. Bettina Escauriza is a filmmaker, writer, artist, and actor living in Philadelphia. Originally from Asunción, Paraguay, her work is influenced by her culture...
BY ARTA BARZANJI 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. One of the things that I appreciate about living in Philadelphia...
BY HANSEN BURSIC When Philly-based filmmaker Rea Tajiri set out to make a film about her mother who was diagnosed with dementia, she couldn’t have imagined the decade-long journey she would be undertaking, or how it would impact the way she viewed aging. In fact, she...
BY ANDRE CHERRY The cinéSPEAK Journal publishes a monthly Philadelphia Organization Spotlight highlighting a local film or moving image focused organization, business, or collective doing unique and impactful work. Queer artists seeking a safe space to share their work can turn to Krissy Talking Pictures (KTP) as...
BY GABE CASTRO The cinéSPEAK Journal publishes a monthly Philadelphia Artist Spotlight highlighting local filmmakers and moving image artists doing unique and impactful work. Eunice Levis is a writer and director focusing on genre-bending stories that combine her love of horror, sci-fi, thriller, and fantasy through a...
BY ARTA BARZANJI 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. They say first impressions last, and if your first impression...
BY SOPHIA ABRAHAM-RAVESON The cinéSPEAK Journal publishes a monthly Philadelphia Organization Spotlight highlighting a local film or moving image focused organization, business or collective doing unique and impactful work. An essential part of the Philadelphia film festival scene, Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) has been held...
BY KRISTAL SOTOMAYOR Dear Readers, We hope you have had a wonderful summertime! I am very proud to announce that I have been serving as the Interim Editor-in-Chief of the cinéSPEAK Journal since July. Over the past few months in this position, we have been able to focus...
BY GABE CASTRO A matriarchal tale of womanhood, art, and love, Alma’s Rainbow showcases Black joy and sisterhood through laughter and drama. The story is told through the eyes of three remarkable women: the straight-laced and independent mother; the artistic, french-speaking, free-spirited aunt; and lastly, the...
BY KRISTAL SOTOMAYOR 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. As the leaves begin to change colors this September, Philadelphia will...