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SUMMARY:29th Annual FirstGlance Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:It’s your chance to be a part of FirstGlance\, Philadelphia’s independent film festival since 1996! \nThe 29th Annual FirstGlance Film Festival\, Philadelphia’s longest-running competitive indie film festival where audiences vote for “Best of the Fest\,” returns to the Film Society Bourse\, 400 Ranstead Street\, Philadelphia\, Pa.\, Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, through Sunday\, May 10\, 2026. \nThe curated lineup of genre-spanning films features more than 40 new independent projects by professional\, emerging\, and student filmmakers from around the world comprising three features\, six documentaries\, twenty-four shorts\, four animated shorts\, and four student films. Thirty-four films are Philadelphia Premieres. Films will compete in more than 20 nominating categories and for Audience Choice Awards. \nWith everything from horror to thrillers and comedy to drama\, plus examinations of newsworthy topics and social issues\, there’s something for everyone. In addition to the original storytelling\, attendees can also enjoy filmmaker interviews on the red carpet\, networking and Q & A sessions with casts and crews\, afterparties\, and a live awards ceremony. \nGet VIP Passes to the whole weekend so you don’t miss a thing! Or grab a ticket to individual screenings throughout the event. \nFirstGlance Film Festival celebrates everything indie!
URL:https://film.org/event/29th-annual-firstglance-film-festival/
LOCATION:Film Society Bourse\, 400 Ranstead Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Video Art and Grassroots Media
DESCRIPTION:Join Scribe for two rare films by Bill Stephens and the People’s Communication Network that center Black liberation. \nCongo Oyé (US\, 1971\, 45 min) \nA rare and seldom-seen work\, made by Bill Stephens in collaboration with Chris Marker\, Eldridge Cleaver\, and Kathleen Cleaver. Congo Oyé was never completed and long believed lost until it was recently unearthed on video cassette from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. The film follows an exploratory visit to Africa’s first People’s Republic\, declared by President Marien Ngouabi. \nPreceded by: \nQueen Mother Moore Speech at Greenhaven Prison (US\, 1973\, 17 min) \nTwo years after the riots and deaths at Attica\, New York\, a community day was organized at Greenhaven\, a federal prison in Connecticut. Think Tank\, a prisoners’ group\, coordinated efforts with African-American community members outside the prison walls to fight racism and poverty. The event was documented by People’s Communication Network\, a community video group founded by Bill Stephens\, for cablecast in New York City\, marking the first time an alternative video collective was allowed to document an event inside prison walls. \nBill Stephens founded the People’s Communication Network\, a community video group that produced videos for public access.
URL:https://film.org/event/video-art-and-grassroots-media/
LOCATION:Scribe Video Center\, 3908 Lancaster Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scribe Video Center":MAILTO:carolin@scribe.org
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SUMMARY:Open House & Networking Party
DESCRIPTION:New Qualified Production Facility Alert!\nThe Story Factory\, powered by Helm Creative Studio\, is a woman-owned\, corner block-sized space within Philadelphia city limits that has been approved as a qualified production facility by the PA State Film Office! \nWith their expansive creative space\, access door featuring a private loading dock\, power capabilities\, studios\, an area for Crafty\, and more\, this is a space which directors\, filmmakers\, production crews\, news outlets\, and creatives can utilize for a wide range of creative works. \nCelebrate with them over light bites and refreshments\, tour the space\, and connect with other industry professionals on Wednesday\, May 13\, 6PM at The Story Factory [1600 N 5th St. Philadelphia]. \nTo RSVP\, visit: https://www.helmcreativestudio.com/tsf-rsvp-form
URL:https://film.org/event/open-house-networking-party/
LOCATION:The Story Factory\, 1600 N. 5th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Cinematic Point of View Presented by Media Arts Council and the Lansdowne Arts Committee
DESCRIPTION: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 approaches to visual storytelling. \nA Cinematic Point of View\nLocation: 20*20 House\, located at 20 Lansdowne Court\, Lansdowne\, PA 19050.\nExhibition dates: May 23 – June 28 (opening exhibition 4 PM – 8 PM) \nIn collaboration with the Media Arts Council\, the Lansdowne Arts Committee invites regional artists to submit work for consideration for A Cinematic Point of View\, a visual arts exhibition that explores how the language of cinematography is translated and adapted beyond the realm of filmmaking. Included artworks will showcase how visual artists\, particularly photographers\, reference\, adapt\, and reject this vocabulary in their own storytelling.
URL:https://film.org/event/a-cinematic-point-of-view-presented-by-media-arts-council-and-the-lansdowne-arts-committee/
LOCATION:PA
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SUMMARY:Under the Stars 2026: Everybody to Kenmure Street with Barriga Llena\, Corazón Contento
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the 6th annual cinéSPEAK Under the Stars at Clark Park! \nFor Opening Night of the 2026 Under the Stars festival\, we are proud to present the Pennsylvania premieres of the Sundance Award-winning Everybody to Kenmure Street and Barriga Llena\, Corazón Contento (Full Belly\, Happy Heart)! \nRain Date: Saturday\, May 30 \nEvent Flow: \n7:00 PM: Community Gathering with live music from Mariposas Galacticas and DJ Ripley and on-site advocacy and cultural partners: Asian Americans United\, Juntos\, No Ice Philly\, Sharing Excess\, Food Not Bombs Philly and West Philly Porchfest. \nBYO picnic\, blankets\, and friends. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Tokio Sushi Truck and Two Locals Brewing Co. \n8:45 PM: Welcome Remarks \n9:00 -11 PM: Film Program—Barriga Llena\, Corazón Contento (Full Belly\, Happy Heart) followed by Everybody to Kenmure Street *—Both films are Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Premieres! \n10 PM – 1 AM: After Party at Dahlak Paradise (4708 Baltimore Ave)\nEnjoy music from DJs riva + bianca\, late night eats\, and drink specials. Show your Under the Stars ticket for 10% off your tab! \nTickets: RSVP for free and consider making a one-time or recurring tax-deductible donation to support cinéSPEAK’s work. Our Under the Stars Festival alone redirects more than $25\,000 each year to local artists. Your donations help us keep the festival free to attend\, making award-winning independent films accessible to our community.
URL:https://film.org/event/under-the-stars-2026-everybody-to-kenmure-street-with-barriga-llena-corazon-contento/
LOCATION:Clark Park\, 4300 Chester Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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