About this Event
Join us for a special Latine horror film program as we wrap up Latine Heritage Month. From lighthearted horror to psychological thrills, you won't want to miss these El Spooky vibes this October!
The evening will conclude with a brief Q&A featuring the present directors/filmmaking team members from the film program. Enjoy the spooky energy with us and experience the power of film with community!
The Soup
Two friends conduct a ritual in hopes of making a meaningful connection with the spirit realm.
Narrative Short (2025)
Runtime: 9 min
Language: English
Directors: gabe castro, Roland Boyden
Note: Open captions are provided for this screening.
Affordable Housing
When Constance moves into a suspiciously cheap apartment with socially challenged roommate Hailey, both women discover the truth behind its low price and must fight for their right to affordable housing.
Narrative Short (2025)
Runtime: 16 min
Language: English
Director: Eunice Levis
Note: Spanish subtitles are provided for this film.
Hand
Following an abrupt breakup with her long-term boyfriend Justin, Amber finds a splinter buried in her hand. The wound soon becomes infected and swollen, evolving into Hand—a persistent and painful presence that grows increasingly grotesque. Deciding to ignore it, Amber fixates on the stains Justin left on the carpet over the course of their relationship. As her obsession intensifies, so does the seriousness of her infection.
Narrative Short (2025)
Runtime: 17 min
Language: English
Director:
Note: Open captions are NOT provided for this film.
People’s Cinema Club is a new microcinema powered by BlackStar at the Village of Industry and Art.
The cinema club hosts intimate screenings for local audiences right in the heart of Center City Philadelphia. People’s Cinema Club is a collaboration between BlackStar Projects, cinéSPEAK, Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival, and Philadelphia Asian American Film Foundation.
People’s Cinema Club is made possible through support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Village of Industry & Art is a center for creativity, craft, and community in the heart of Philadelphia.
Learn more about Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival here: https://www.phlaff.org/
Visiting Us
Accessibility
The Village of Industry & Art is a historic building with inherited facilities. For ADA access, please enter at the Pine Street Entrance (1431 Pine Street), where a staff member will guide you to the screening room.
If you require accessible entrance, please contact us at [email protected]
Film captions: Open captions are available only for the following film(s): The Soup. Spanish subtitles are available for the following film(s): Affordable Housing.
Parking
The Village of Industry & Art is located in Center City. There is no on-site parking available. It is suggested that visitors use SEPTA or rideshare when possible. Uber and Lyfts’ VIA pin will drop you off at 320 S. Broad Street (VIA's main entrance).
More accessibility information can be found .
Photography & Videography
Photographs and/or film footage might be taken at People’s Cinema Club. Images from this event may be used for marketing/promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, please speak to a staff member at the check-in desk.
Event venue & nearby stays
Village of Industry & Art, 320 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, United States
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