Alabama isn’t the first place you think of when it comes to filmmaking, but many would be surprised by the amount of involvement the state has played in film productions throughout cinema history. Film productions in Alabama go as far back as the 1940s and
For April’s installment of Sidewalk Film 101, we’re headed to the beautiful Technicolor woodlands of Sherwood Forest with Errol Flynn in Michael Curtiz’s swashbuckling classic The Adventures of Robin Hood. Flynn, the charismatic Australian star who reached movie stardom in Curtiz’s 1935 pirate classic Captain
Murder, Madness, Mystery, and Membership. More fun than you can imagine. Are you looking for a community of like-minded individuals who share your interests and passions? Look no further! Our membership drive is currently in full swing and we’d love for you to join us. Plus, by becoming a member,
The March edition of Sidewalk Film 101 is Chantal Akerman’s Jeanne Dielman, 23, Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975). You have never seen anything else like Jeanne Dielman because there have been no other films quite like Jeanne Dielman: it’s 200 minutes long, with minimal
For this month’s Sidewalk Film 101 selection, we’re spotlighting one of classic Hollywood’s most epic thrill rides, Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest. Made in the late 1950s at the tail end of the most significant period of Hitchcock’s storied career — right in between Vertigo
Want to shop local this Black Friday? Want to give experiences instead of stuff? Looking for gifts for those hard-to-shop-for people in your life? Want to save money? Want to support Sidewalk Film? Then join us for our Annual Black Friday Sale! In person at
The legendary Sidewalk $10K Party returns for its sixteenth year! This high-stakes soirée offers lots of chances to win—including the $10,000 grand prize! Grab yourself a ticket for $100 and get one entry for the $10,000 drawing (1 in 300 odds). You do not have
Want to be part of Sidewalk Film Fest 2026? We’re looking for new screening committee members! If you love watching film and can dedicate a few hours a week over 6 months to it, consider applying. Click the link to complete the screener application form. (New
We’ve got another Staff Picks Weekend at the Sidewalk Cinema, this time asking for some of our valued employees’ favorite sci-fi movies! The results bring a little something for everyone from the science fiction nerd to the novice. See what our staff members had to
The 27th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival presented by Regions Bank has finally wrapped! A huge thank you to every single person involved from our wonderful staff, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees. For the moment you’ve all been waiting for, the 2025 Sidewalk Film Festival Award Winners!
