In collaboration with the Media Arts Council, the Lansdowne Arts Committee presents A Cinematic Point of View, a group exhibition exploring how visual artists use cinematic techniques such as lighting, perspective, framing, and mood to tell stories through a single image. Featuring work across photography and mixed media, the exhibition highlights both traditional and experimental [...]
Join us for Big Picture Film Fest 2026 | "Amplify" Thursday June 18th, 6-9pm | (6pm Mixer | 7pm Screening) @Philadelphia Film Society Center (1412 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19102) Big Picture Film Fest 2026 will premiere new films produced by young filmmakers through the Big Picture Alliance. Join us for the debut of new [...]
Hop into Summer at the Premier Film Screening - "At The Jersey Shore" 🎬 Premier Film Screening at SoundPlex Studios For the first time ever, SoundPlex Studios transforms into a movie house for a special screening of the independent feature film “At The Jersey Shore” by filmmaker Tom Bentley of Suburbanite Productions. Set against the [...]
How does memory shape progress? Join us to celebrate Juneteenth at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for a powerful program for A Nation of Artists with Dr. Willa Cofield, an educator, author, and filmmaker. Through her story, explore how art and activism intersect to protect the voices of freedom and progress. This special [...]
Join us for cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Movie Mondays—a monthly gathering every 2nd Monday celebrating innovative Black filmmakers! In July, we're delighted to present Spike Lee's semi-autobiographical Black girl coming-of-age classic—Crooklyn (1994)—featuring legendary performances by Delroy Lindo, Alfre Woodard, Isaiah Washington and Zelda Harris in her debut role! Event Flow: —Enjoy happy [...]
cinéSPEAK is proud to be a partner of the 2nd annual national tour of The Popcorn List! Join us on Thursday, July 16 at North Chinatown's beloved artist collective run gallery, Vox Populi, for Annapurna Sriram's Fucktoys. Event Flow: Doors at 6:30 PM Film at 7:00 PM Stay after the film for talk back with [...]
Join Philly born-n-bred, world-renowned poet and recording artist Ursula Rucker for Poetry for the Camera, a workshop on writing and performing poetry for the camera. Through guided exercises, participants will explore storytelling, rhythm, and emotional expression while merging words with sound. The session fosters a culture of care, encouraging open and candid sharing. Participants will [...]
BlackStar Film Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the global majority, showcasing films by Black, Brown, and Indigenous people from around the world. The 15th BlackStar Film Festival will take place from August 6-9 on Broad Street in Philadelphia as well as online around the world. There will be [...]
BlackStar Film Festival's opening night film. West Side Familia is a feature documentary about an overlooked Puerto Rican community on Manhattan’s Upper West Side whose cultural and political influence helped shape New York City while remaining largely erased from its official history.
Give your screenplay its best chance to succeed at Tips for SIP, GPFO's screenwriting workshop presented in partnership with Maestro Filmworks. Led by screenwriter and SIP Coordinator Brian Wade, this interactive session breaks down the "craft of screenwriting" and how to put your best foot forward with your screenplay. You'll gain practical insights by learning [...]
FirstGlance Film Festival will begin accepting submissions on September 1st for its 30th annual Philadelphia festival. The event will take place in May 2027 at the Film Society Bourse, located at 400 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, PA. In celebration of the 30th anniversary, the entry fee is $30 for the first 30 days, a 50% discount [...]
Led by Professor of Film Studies M. Asli Dukan - instructing filmmakers and media makers on the basics of learning professional techniques for recording sound for documentary and fiction productions. This workshop will focus on operating digital audio recorders, setting up shot gun and lavalier microphones, and using standard recording techniques to get the best [...]