Mar 31, 2020

Announcing the Teen Video Challenge!

COVID-19 and the preventive measures taken by the government has, understandably, disrupted much of public life. This is an incredibly tough time for teenagers especially, whose schooling has been completely...

Mar 27, 2020

Our Programmer’s Hulu Picks (Part 2)

We promised another round of Hulu suggestions for your home viewing during this time of uncertainty and here it is, along with numerous links to additional related content. We miss...

Mar 24, 2020

An Open Letter From Sidewalk Creative Director, Rachel Morgan

Last Sunday, March 22nd marks the second most important anniversary in cinema history, the Lumiere Brothers held the first private film screening.  This year the 125th. The most important anniversary...

Mar 23, 2020

Resources for Filmmakers Regarding COVID-19

On March 12, 2020, Sidewalk made the difficult decision to temporarily close the cinema doors for the safety of its employees and the public. This is a difficult time for...

Mar 18, 2020

Our Programmers’ Hulu Picks (Part One)

We miss you and though our doors are temporarily closed, we haven’t stopped programming. We’re excited to pass along themed programming selections and hope that such is helpful and brightens...

Mar 16, 2020

Our Programmer’s Netflix Picks

We will miss seeing everyone at the Sidewalk Cinema for the next two weeks and wanted to pass along themed programming selections. Should you be in quarantine or simply spending...

Mar 12, 2020

An Updated Message About COVID-19

While there are no known cases of COVID-19 at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema or in our region, out of caution and, in following the lead of our peers across...

Mar 12, 2020

A Message About COVID-19

Our priority at the Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema is the health and safety of our patrons and employees. While the current risk level of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Birmingham is...

Mar 02, 2020

Women In Film Week

Women In Film Week puts the spotlight on female filmmakers. In this inaugural year, we are focusing specifically on female directors and writers. As is reflected in the 2020 Academy...

Feb 10, 2020

Valentine’s Day at the Sidewalk Cinema

Valentine's sure is a divisive day. Love it or hate it, most don't land between, plus it can clearly be circumstantial.   We wanted to do something for folks who...

August 18-24, 2025

Sidewalk Film Festival

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