Friday, October 20 @ 5:00 - 8:00 PM // Live band performance @ 7:30 PM

People Power Media Fest kicks off on Community Media Day – a national celebration of voices that brings awareness to the importance of free speech and accessible media for all individuals to have their voices heard.

Visit PhillyCAM from 5:00 - 7:00 PM to interact with a new photo exhibit “Telling Our Stories”, a community portrait and oral history project that documents the usage and production of public access media by people of color in Philadelphia by Antoine Haywood.

Then join us in-person at PhillyCAM for the 7:30 PM live musical performance by Archpalatine, one of the freshest new artistic voices standing out amongst the backdrop of the City of Brotherly Love's artists. Archpalatine bends genre to create a new, eloquently labeled, a "Histrionic Pop " sound. Archpalatine has been named among WXPN’s “The Philly 100” list as well as a designated staff pick for ALT 104.5’s & iHeartRadio’s Year End Awards.

Watch or listen to the live radio and television broadcast marking WPPM’s 7th anniversary of being on the air by tuning in on Xfinity 66/966, Fios 29/30, WPPM 106.5 FM, or online at PhillyCAM TV.

Location: 699 Ranstead St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Sunday, October 22 @ 2:00 - 6:00 PM // Doors Open @ 1:30 PM (RSVP REQUIRED)

The MediaMaker Celebration at the Lightbox Film Center shines a spotlight on creativity that vibrates through the PhillyCAM network and reverberates throughout our city.

We’ll have a centerpiece conversation about using media based storytelling within Philly institutions to promote positive change in our communities, a premiere of recent collaborative filmmaking projects with a Q&A, all topped off with a celebratory reception!

Sponsored by Independence Public Media Foundation.

ASL Interpretation will be available.

Films:

Missed Information (2021)

Led by Conrad Burgos,, edited by Roland Boyden, produced with Vanessa Maria Graber, Mieka Moody, Alexandre Da Veiga, Cassandra Bolding, Carolyn Burgess, Wayne Hunter

Follow one 'alternative fact' as its warped ever further through its many iterations

Winner of 2022 Hometown Media Festival, Alliance for Community Media

Succulent City (2022)

By Mike Attie, Keyssh Datts & PCAM

Urban Creators Life Do Grow Farm is the setting for performances that dismantle stereotypes of agriculture & slavery & create a future imagined by ancestors where all voices carry & all hands build

Sublime (2022)

By Shameka Saywer, Michelle Clark, Randy Roller, Krissy Mahan, Dwight Wilkins, Sonya Trippett, LaShawn Elise, and Michael Green.

Unlikely hero Sean takes on evil Castcom

Paw and Order (2023)

By Kathryn Wylde, Brian Scott Campbell, and Jessica Dixon

A detective duo investigate the disappearance of a big time star.

Off Beat (2023)

By John Freeman, Jon'avin Freeman, Michelle Schuler, Michelle Clark, Aaron Brokenbough, and Cheryl

When a young radio host is asked to play jazz music, he turns to his father to explore a new world of music. Mobley-Simpson

Live Locked (2023)

By Cybee Bloss, Adrian Connor, Fatou Faye, Janiya Henley, and Ramya Sivakumar

An influencers livestream doesn't go quite as planned.

(2023 Collaborative Film Challenge staff support - Gabe Castro, Camille Porter, Sergio Galeano, Onika Carrine, and Elías Gonzalez.)

Portals

By J. Eliza Wall, Nicole Duprée, Jesse Gorham Engaard, Janiya Henley, Dakaria Heru, Charlyn Magdaline Griffith Oro, Conrad Burgos Jr. and Laura Deutch

From conception to resilience, reflection and friendship, family origins and sundials, PhillyCAM members explore the theme of Portals in this Termite TV Collective inspired show.

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Location: LightBox Film Center, 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (Directions and Parking)

Lightbox Film Center at University of the Arts presents an unparalleled slate of repertory, nonfiction, experimental and international cinema. Beyond the traditional movie theater experience, Lightbox delivers enriching film programs with artist talks, live music and other multidisciplinary programs year-round in a dedicated venue known as a gathering place for cinephiles.

Learn More: www.lightboxfilmcenter.org

Monday, October 23 // 12:00 - 1:00 PM & 6:30 - 8:30 PM

We’ll be celebrating PhillyCAM’s 14th birthday with special programming on our channel (Comcast 66/966 & Verizon 29/30). Programs will include a replay of a recorded People Power Forum conversation, and 4 member-produced programs highlighting the power of public access media. Tune in together with friends & family and grab some popcorn at a watch-party!

Program Schedule:

12:00 PM // PPM FEST - CONNECTING AUDIO STORYTELLERS

About Philly’s podcast landscape, how to maintain local roots, and develop your podcast show. These seasoned producers offer industry insight whether you’re a novice or expert!

6:00 PM // MIKE PLEASANT - PHILLY ON THE RISE

An Arts and Entertainment show that shines the spotlight on talent from the City of Philadelphia Enjoy conversations with Spoken Word Artists, Musicians, Book Authors, and Community Leaders.

6:30 PM // PHILLYCAM VOICES

Community reporters examine the local impact of politics & culture on communities with underrepresented perspectives, inspiring greater civic engagement for an empowered, equitable & just Philly!

7:00 PM // THE ZARINAH LOMAX SHOW

Helps families and individuals in the community heal through the arts with media, fashion, art and music as a way to share stories, promote healing and empowerment within the viewer and interviewee.

7:30 PM // KHADIJAH RENEE MORGAN - RELAX WITH REIKI

An educative foray into non-invasive alternative healing modalities.