Posts in 'Film'

To support "Voices of 52nd Street,Then & Now: A Community Archive and Celebration," which seeks to document and preserve the vital voices that contributed to the thriving of the historic West Philadelphia corridor and community, past and present, in the face of stifling gentrification and erasure.

To amplify the stories of Native Americans in Philadelphia, honoring the Native American people of the past who originally inhabited the region, and highlighting the voices, culture, and contributions of present-day Native communities living in the city today.

To support a media campaign to reinstate Indigenous Peoples’ Day as an official city holiday and continue to amplify the voices of Indigenous peoples and allies.

To create a short documentary which will explore the lives and transformative stories of Indonesian immigrants and their families, as well as the importance of art and Indonesian culture in igniting resilience, fostering healing, and building community.

To expand "Pardon Me,” an impact campaign based on the eponymous documentary, that will grow the West Philly Pardon Network into a statewide training and storytelling hub and launch a statewide digital storytelling initiative that amplifies community voices, builds pressure for pardon recommendations, and increases awareness of second chances as an economic and moral imperative.

To support “Beyond Islamophobia: Stories of Resilience,” which seeks to showcase stories of resilience in the face of rising anti-Muslim racism and amplify moments of hope in our communities.

To support “Roots of Resilience: Media, Land, and Community Power in Mill Creek,” which seeks to amplify the voices of youth, adults, and seniors in Mill Creek through intergenerational storytelling that reclaims community narratives, builds resilience, and strengthens movement-building around land, healing, and justice.

To support Philadelphia Asian American Film Foundation's rebranding efforts and expenses related to the upcoming festival.

To offer financial and budget management support, training, and consultation for Big Picture Alliance.

To support the general operations of Blackstar, which elevates the stories of Black, Brown and Indigenous filmmakers and builds community through independent film.