Art in Action

17 Oct #FundTheArts Urges Philadelphia’s Government to Help A Struggling Industry

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Artists and nonprofits are urging the city government to help an underfunded arts industry. Some in power may even agree....

03 Oct People Powered Media Fest: A Super-Charged Weekend

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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...

21 Sep An Anniversary Screening: 5 Years of Lino Kino

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BY KRISTAL SOTOMAYOR In celebration of their five-year anniversary, FringeArts is bringing the DIY spirit of Lino Kino’s beloved site-specific screenings to the Haas Biergarten for a one-night-only evening of film and video art produced by local artists. On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 7:30 PM,...

19 Sep IPMF Local Filmmaker Showcase Highlights Stories of Justice and Healing

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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...

29 Aug Maria Schneider’s Legacy Continues On and Off Set

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BY GISSELLE I PALOMERA Content warning: this article contains references to sexual violence. French actress Maria-Hélène Schneider was only 19 years old when she got her big shot appearing on the big screen alongside one of the most influential actors of the time, in a movie that...

21 Aug Teatro Esperanza: Empowering the Hispanic/Latine Community Through Art and Belonging

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BY ERICK BARRAGÁN RAMÍREZ Founded in December 2018, Esperanza Arts Center (EAC)—also known as Teatro Esperanza—is a space for the Hispanic and Latine community in the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia, providing an accessible platform for movies, concerts, and plays, allowing the community to...

11 Aug Street Movies!: A Catalyst for Community

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BY IREASHIA BENNETT August marks the start of Scribe Video Center’s annual Street Movies! program. Returning for the 26th year, the nine-week pop-up short film program spans across neighborhoods and community gardens around Philadelphia and New Jersey. From August 10 until August 26, Scribe Video Center...

25 Jul 12th Annual BlackStar Film Festival Reflects the Power of Accessibility and Community

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BY GABE CASTRO The 12th annual BlackStar Film Festival, dedicated to uplifting visionary Black, Brown, and Indigenous media creators, returns from August 2 to August 6, 2023. With new venues, 93 films representing 31 countries, revamped live programming, and amplified Philly creativity, the festival ensures there’s...

20 Jul Celluloid Fires and Coalitions: The History of Philadelphia’s Film Labor

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BY C.M. CROCKFORD Even the most jawn-centric, born and raised Philadelphia resident, if asked, might dismissively condense the city’s filmmaking history into a few famous titles. Philadelphia, of course, then there’s the Rocky series, M. Night Shyamalan…oh, and Blow Out, right? The Fourth of July scene?...

13 Jun Malcolm Kenyatta Documentary is a Love Letter to Philly

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BY KELSEY BROWN Despite the documentary Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn opening with Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta in a suit, filmmaker Tim Harris is adamant it is more than a political film. While the film follows Kenyatta’s historic journey as the first openly gay...