Events
PhillyCAM’s Dance Party Fundraiser
Date & Time: October 19, 2024 // 7:00 - 11:00 PM
Location: Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Show us your grooviest moves in celebration of PhillyCAM’s 15th Anniversary! The vibe? Classic TV dance shows – think Bandstand, Soul Train, and Dancin’ on Air.
This fundraiser event is in celebration of our 15th anniversary and supports the continuation of independent media that sets trends, focuses on community, and generates innovation.
Our event includes a $15 suggested donation in support of independent and community media.
Community Media Today
Premiere: October 20, 2024 // 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Watch: PhillyCAM TV (Fios 29/30 & Xfinity 66/966) & Youtube
Community Media Today is a TV show that features diverse expressions of collaborative media making through the lens of Philly's impactful local organizations Scribe Video Center, Little Filmmakers, Resolve Philly, Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, and G-Town Radio . As the essence of community media, these interviews with media organizations explore their deep impact on the industry, their roots in neighborhoods, and their accessible resources..
As the essence of community media, these interviews explore the deep impact these organizations have had on the industry, their roots in neighborhoods, and their accessible resources.
Telling Our Stories Exhibit & Panel
Date & Time: October 23, 2024 // 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Art in City Hall presents Telling Our Stories: Celebrating 15 Years of Public Access Television in Philadelphia, an exhibit organized in honor of PhillyCAM’s 15th anniversary.
This curated collection of still and moving images tells the story of the people who have come together to make PhillyCAM a vibrant community hub and essential part of Philadelphia;s media arts ecosystem.
The exhibit shows how Philadelphia-based media makers have used PhillyCAM’s noncommercial, community-funded resources to represent diverse perspectives, build community power, address social problems, explore imaginative visions, and pursue professional careers in media. The Telling Our Stories exhibit is featured in display cases on the fourth floor of City Hall near City Council.
Join us for a panel discussion with featured artists and opening reception.
People Power Forum
Date & Time: October 26, 2024 // 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: PhillyCAM, 699 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
In collaboration with various organizations across Philadelphia, People Power Forum fosters a space to discuss media in community.
Our series of panels and workshops expand the conversation on the future of community media while bridging the gap between media makers and professional organizations.
Sessions include:
A masterclass on narrative storytelling with Aidan Guynes.
Pitching your news story with Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative.
Bridging the gap between media makers and activists with Leeway Foundation.
A gathering of Latine creators with Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival.
Media preservation with the People’s Media Record, and much more!
