Alabama might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about filmmaking, but the craft is alive and well in the deep south. The Alabama Film Week (April 18 – 21) series features films that were either shot in Alabama, were
Casey Engelbrecht has served as Director of Operations at the Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema/Sidewalk Film Festival since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the day-to-day operations of Sidewalk Film. Casey has previously worked as Sidewalk’s Marketing Manager, Marketing
Our 2024 Staff Picks series continues next month with a sci-fi cult favorite, picked by Box Office Associate, Richard O’Brien. Here’s what they had to say about their pick: “Directed by Nicholas Roeg and starring David Bowie in his most significant acting work (barring, of
This blog post is by Black Lens Programmer, Patrick Johnson. Good people of Birmingham and beyond, Sidewalk’s Black Lens Film Week has returned for 2024! A true celebration of Black creatives in film, Black Lens has been a staple at Sidewalk since 2022. This week’s
This blog post is by Ariel Smith, Screener and Black Lens Intern Why am I enthusiastic about Black Lens? There’s so much to love! We’re honoring and showcasing black films that delve into black narratives with black individuals with films like Boomerang and Daughters of the
Birmingham! Hey fam, it’s that time of the year – Black Lens Film Week is back, and you’re invited to the ultimate celebration from February 20-25th at the Sidewalk Cinema! Get ready for a week-long celebration of Black cinema that’s bringing all the vibes. It’s
Our 2024 Staff Picks series kicks off this month with one of the all-time great cult-classic films, picked by Front of House Manager, Jeonna Mims. Here’s what they had to say about their pick: Jeonna Mims came on board as the Front of House manager
Give the cinephile in your life the perfect gift this season with Sidewalk’s Holiday Gift Guide! We’ve got stocking stuffers starting at $3, Cinema Memberships starting at $40, and 2024 Sidewalk Fest VIP Passes for $195 (the lowest price they’ll be!) The Gift That
Our 2023 Staff Picks series continues this month with the film that solidified director Wes Anderson as one of the all-time greats, picked by Sponsorship Sales + Fundraising Manager, Kelley Smith. Here’s what she had to say about her pick: “I don’t recall the publication,
Sidewalk’s Jewish Film Week (November 12 – 18) is a cinematic exploration of Jewish culture, history, art, and life in Israel, programmed by Dan Seigel. Here are a few words he had to say about the event: This is a hard post to write. As
