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, rescheduling, cancellations, and other guest policies for venues, including relevant COVID-19 requirements. Inclusion in the Philadelphia Monthly Cinema Arts Round-Up does not...
BY ANYA H This essay is part of a collaboration between cinéSPEAK and Scissors PHL. Scissors PHL is a newspaper zine made by and for Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and POC Dykes. Growing up, I always felt like a walking paradox. This feeling is best described by a...
BY ANDRE CHERRY Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) officially kicked off its 17th year with their annual festival preview party on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Asian Arts Initiative. PAAFF is an esteemed festival in the city that celebrates and showcases Asian American and Pacific...
BY GABE CASTRO This article is part of a column by Gabe Castro called "Reel Impact: From Screens to Streets." The column explores contemporary film through conversations with Philadelphia-area community members and organizers. This column is funded with support from Bread and Roses Community Fund. “We’re a...
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, rescheduling, cancellations, and other guest policies for venues, including relevant COVID-19 requirements. Inclusion in the Philadelphia Monthly Cinema Arts Round-Up does not...
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, rescheduling, cancellations, and other guest policies for venues, including relevant COVID-19 requirements. Inclusion in the Philadelphia Monthly Cinema Arts Round-Up does not...
BY KRISTAL SOTOMAYOR Despite the vibrant arts scene in Philadelphia, there are few paid opportunities for arts and culture writers to develop their craft. The annual cinéSPEAK Philly Beat Fellowship, generously supported by Critical Minded, is a rare opportunity in the city, supporting emerging cultural critics...
BY M. SHANE JENKINS Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF) in conjunction with cinéSPEAK, will present their 3rd Annual Local Filmmaker Showcase on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. IPMF provides vital funding to community organizers, filmmakers, grassroots organizations, and others working on film and media projects. They prioritize...
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 Cinema Arts Round-Up does not...
BY GABE CASTRO This article is part of a column by Gabe Castro called "Reel Impact: From Screens to Streets." The column explores contemporary film through conversations with Philadelphia-area community members and organizers. This column is funded with support from Bread and Roses Community Fund. “The power...