Nov 01, 2018

2019 Sidewalk Film Fest Call for Entries is Open!

The call for entries is now open for our 21st Annual Sidewalk Film Festival and we want to see your latest work. To learn more about our call for entries...

Oct 29, 2018

Congratulations to our Spooky Scramble Winners!

This past Wednesday, we screened films made during the Spooky Scramble - a 48-hour filmmaking competition held here in Birmingham. Participating teams had to write, direct, and edit films and...

Oct 02, 2018

Award Winners from Sidewalk 20

We've released the list of award winners from this year's Sidewalk Film Festival. With over 1,600 submissions and 350 films shown, we had another record-breaking year here in Birmingham!  ...

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...

August 24-30, 2026

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