Aug 25, 2018

Sidewalk XR is FREE this Sunday in the Lyric

Sidewalk XR is located in the lower level of the Lyric Theatre, which, as a historic building, does not have an elevator to this level. If you plan to attend...

Aug 22, 2018

Sidewalk 2018 VIP & Filmmaker Passes Are SOLD OUT

2018 Sidewalk Film Festival VIP and Filmmaker Passes are SOLD OUT. Weekend Passes, Day Passes and Premium Single Tickets are still available on our website or by calling the box...

Jul 24, 2018

20th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival Line-Up and Schedule Announced

We are so pleased to share that our 20th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival Line-Up and Schedule is now available on our website. We hope you are excited, cause we sure as hell...

Jul 13, 2018

More Sidewalk Feature Film Titles Announced

We're happy to announce 6 more titles from our 2018 feature film line-up, including out SHOUT LGBTQ Closing Night Film, Mapplethorpe, from acclaimed director, Ondi Timoner. Mapplethorpe Director: Ondi Timoner...

Jun 28, 2018

20th Annual Sidewalk Opening Night Announced + Three Additional Feature Film Titles Released

We're proud to announce that White Tide: The Legend of Culebra, directed by Theo Love, will open our 20th Annual Festival, on Friday, August 24 at the beautiful Alabama Theatre. White Tide tells the larger-than-life story of...

Jun 13, 2018

Sidewalk 2018 seeking photographers and videographers!

Are you a photographer or videographer?   We get great photos every year from our team of photo and video volunteers. This year, we're looking to expand that team! Photos...

Jun 11, 2018

Jefferson County Commission Supports Sidewalk Cinema

On Thursday, June 7th, The Jefferson County Commission approved a resolution to provide $200,000 of support to the Sidewalk Film Center & Cinema. Commissioner David Carrington, a long time supporter...

May 14, 2018

Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema in the News

Our friends at AL.com wrote a lovely piece about our Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema project and you can read the full story here.

May 01, 2018

Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema Capital Campaign Reaches Major Milestone

Our $4.9 million Make Movie Magic campaign to fund the Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema recently crossed the $3 million mark, taking us to the 60% mark. We celebrated this...

Mar 20, 2018

Spring Event Schedule

We are pleased to announce our Spring 2018 lineup of events. From documentary screenings to filmmaker salons, plan on joining us for some of our spring events. Check out the...

August 18-24, 2025

Sidewalk Film Festival

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