About this Event
Big Picture Film Fest features short films by young aspiring filmmakers (ages 12-24) from across Philadelphia. Produced by the Big Picture Alliance, this annual screening event is created by and for Philly youth as a platform to uplift & amplify marginalized voices and build creative community.
This includes filmmaking workshops, musical guests, and post-screening discussions with young filmmakers & industry professionals. This year’s screening will feature over 20 films exploring the themes of Love, Resilience, and Imagination - including the premiere of “Philly Community Wireless” a short documentary about a free community-based wifi network in Norris Square. The film was produced by youth through the Big Picture Alliance’s Media Futures program - a 10-month paid digital media workforce apprenticeship that supports youth (ages 18-24) towards pursuing careers in film & media.
**EVENT FLOW**
Doors @ 5:30PM
Community Mixer @ 5:30-7:15PM —expect: *new merch!*, music, light bites and non-alcoholic drinks
Youth Media-Making Workshops @ 6-7:15PM —Five-Minute Filmmaking! A crash course filmmaking workshop where youth (ages 15-21) learn the basics of directing, cinematography, acting, and audio through recreating a popular movie scene. Participants take on cast & crew roles and have 5-minutes to recreate the scene, which will be screened at the end of the film festival. **You must registered for the workshop separately** (Capacity: Limited to 15 Participants)
Film Program and Musical Performance @ 7:15-9:30PM —Q&A with the filmmakers to-follow!
**TICKETS**
FREE!
Donations to support our on-going work is much appreciated!
**ABOUT THE FILM PROGRAM**
Details coming soon...
**ABOUT THE VENUE — The Maas Building - 5th St Entrance**
**Entrance is located at 1320 N. 5th St, Philadelphia PA, 19122**
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Directions:
—Driving/Parking: Parking is limited. We recommend parking on Girard Avenue (2 block walk north) or around Cruz Playground (between 5th & 6th and Master & Jefferson Streets; just north of the venue).
—via Public Transit: Maas Building is located 3 min walk / 2 blocks north of the #15 trolley line on Girard Avenue. Exit trolley at 5th Street and Girard Avenue.
—via Ride Share apps: If possible, ride share / carpooling is an excellent option to/from the Maas Building. Be sure to use: 1320 N. 5th St Philadelphia, PA 19122 as the pick-up/drop-off location.
**COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES WILL BE IN PLACE**
—PLEASE SOCIALLY-DISTANCE FROM OTHER GROUPS
—MASK WEARING IS REQUIRED INDOORS (no eating or drinking) and RECOMMENDED / REQUESTED OUTDOORS
—FEEL UNWELL? BEEN IN CONTACT WITH SOMEONE WHO TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19? PLEASE STAY HOME. Again—if you have been in contact with someone diagnosed with Covid up to 14 days before the event...please stay home.
—GOT QUESTIONS?? Hit us up: [email protected]
**ABOUT BIG PICTURE ALLIANCE**
is a non profit organization that empowers youth to define their own narrative through filmmaking programs across Philadelphia.
Learn More:
Support our On-Going Work: www.bigpicturealliance.org/donation
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Maas Building, 1320 N. 5th St., Philadelphia, United States
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