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 KRISTAL SOTOMAYOR The NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists 2023 National Convention took place at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel from September 7-10, 2023 with 730 members and participants. According to the association's website, their mission is to “advance fair and accurate coverage of LGBTQ+ communities...
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,...
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...
BY KRISTAL SOTOMAYOR Dear readers, This past year, we’ve been very excited about the success of our inaugural cinéSPEAK Philly Beat Fellowship, made possible by support from Critical Minded! We are so thankful for the work of our talented writers Gabe Castro, Arta Barzanji, and Andre Cherry...
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. While it’s hard to say goodbye to summer vacation, September also...
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...
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...
BY GABE CASTRO This article is part of a monthly 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. Philadelphia has a long history of gentrification that has become an aggressive threat...