Posts in 'Film'

A dance documentary about three Filipino-Americans visiting the Philippines: one grew up in the Philippines, one returns annually to see family, and one has never been to the motherland. The documentary captures their process as they return home, faced with the reality of post colonialism, and awakening to their own romantic notions of indigeneity. The three collaborate as film artists behind and in front of the lens.

To support "You Don't Have to Go Home, But...", a documentary film about the legendary Philadelphia hip hop party Second Sundae and the dancers who attend. The film follows three dancers at different stages of their lives on and off the dance floor. Through glimpses into their daily routines, struggles, and dreams—in addition to a decade of archival footage of Second Sundae parties—the film explores "where do people go after the music stops and the lights come back on?" And "what draws people back to the dance floor?”

When Constance moves into a suspiciously cheap apartment with socially-challenged roommate Hailey, both women discover the truth behind the apartment's low price and must fight for their right to affordable living. "Affordable Housing"" is based on a true story of trying to find an apartment in NYC. The film delves into the hardships—taking moments for comic relief—that come with the continued rise of the cost of living, nationwide evictions and subsequent protests.

"La Guagua 47" is a community cultural production that has engaged hundreds of Philadelphia artists, volunteers and community members in its creation. It is based on a story that was made into a song about a life-changing bus ride: Ritmo Lab - La Guagua 47. The film tells a universal story of migration, belonging, and finding home in one another: a young Latinx migrant arrives in Philadelphia feeling very alone. One day she discovers the iconic SEPTA bus 47 and embarks on a journey that changes her life. The film introduces the significance of SEPTA’s bus 47 to the thriving and inspiring culture of Philadelphia’s Latinx community. It reimagines the 47 bus as a central character in helping communities find joy and belonging and demonstrates how public transportation supports society, prosperity, and multiculturalism.

A sensory-rich short film created by a multidisciplinary team of Philly artists and residents. At the heart of the film is an epic poem created by a writers room of Black and Brown women with lived experiences of poverty and economic struggle. The film will illustrate the poem and the women’s journeys towards economic justice against the backdrop of the SEPTA bus 23 route, a former Indigenous trade route and a major artery of Philadelphia’s transit system.

For the film "Ambitious," which tells the story of Samara, an impatient, bold Vietnamese-Cambodian-American girl who is determined to show her independence and drive as a college-dropout. On her quest for validation she has to sort out her new lifestyle, and relationships, and prove to her immigrant mother she has what it takes to succeed. Pressure makes diamonds. Or crushes them.

For continued support of "This Too is Liberia," an immersive documentary that follows Liberian surfer Melvin Kabakole Jr. and his friends as they heal their traumatized communities through surf therapy.

In support of "Patrice: the Movie," a feature length documentary portrait of a disabled artist who uses her creativity to move through a world that was not built with her in mind. Unable to legally marry the love of her life without losing her disability benefits, Patrice and her boyfriend Garry, plan a commitment ceremony that could still risk their entire future.

In support of "Abortion on Screen" (working title), which is a provocative look at depictions of abortion in film and television, revealing how Hollywood both reflects and distorts the facts and emotions surrounding this overwhelmingly safe, but controversial medical procedure.

In support of "Storming," a story of love and loss that follows a father providing life-sustaining care for his adult son. The film exposes the often unseen challenges of long-term home care and often controversial decision-making required of those who provide care to loved ones facing extreme disabilities. The film carries viewers along the family's journey through the five stages of grief with intimacy and care.