BY KRISTAL SOTOMAYOR Philadelphia is home to a number of acclaimed film festivals celebrating local cultures, communities, and stories. The local festivals kick off annually with the student film festivals at Temple University and the Tri-College Consortium (Bryn Mawr College, Haverford College, and Swarthmore College) as...
The streets of quaint and chilly Park City, Utah were warmed by creatives gathering from around the world to celebrate the 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival. The festival is renowned worldwide for its initiative to support and highlight independent artists, cultivating the emergence...
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...
With the upcoming Philadelphia municipal elections on November 7, 2023, local artists and creatives reflect on their hopes for the arts and culture sector in the city....
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...
Artists and nonprofits are urging the city government to help an underfunded arts industry. Some in power may even agree....
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 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,...