Projects
We'd like to invite SIFTers, their guests and friends of SIFT to attend this first 2026 Rough Cut Screening of...
As filmmakers we should be seeing more films! It's even better to see them together and then discuss. There are...
SIFTMedia Collectives Quarterly General Meetings Announcements...
Set in Philadelphia Screen Writing FINALIST for her TV Pilot ETHICS BUREAU...
The short documentary chronicles the fearless advocacy of immigrant mother Linda Hernandez during the historic campaign to end the sharing...
WHITE MEAT Black Zombie Short screens Feb 5th at Strangelove's. Includes Black Horror Quizzo Event...
2026 will be a year of change and growth for us. One we look forward to as we become an...
Nia, a young Black creative living in LA, comes home for her cousin's funeral. Nia has been disconnected from family...
Highlighting SIFT Members during Hispanic Heritage Month - Crowdfunding Campaign and New book Published...
The Seeds We Carry is a short documentary depicting intimate portraits of community farm stewards who find home, belonging, and...
SIFTer Pamela Hooks (multimedia artist) is leading an on-going Community Archive and Celebration of the Historic West Philadelphia Corridor in...
Told from a mother’s perspective, Finding Elijah follows a young man’s journey from home; into mental illness, to homelessness, and...
Nikki is one of our 6 SIFTers awarded a Local Filmmaker Fund 2025 grant by Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF). ...
SIFTMedia 215's 2024 Group Project - GOOD GRIEF FILM PROJECT stems from GRIEF, LOSS, AND GOOD GAINS: An Intensive Poetry...
Documentary filmmaker Eboni Zamani shares how she uncovered family histories using genealogy tools available to anyone. Learn how to find...
SIFT has joined SCRIBE VIDEO CENTER in presenting a Community Screening of these powerful films at Scribe (3908 Lancaster Avenue...
The Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF) announced $500,000 in grants awarded to 30 film projects - 6 SIFTers (Member of...
THE DENNIS BOYS is an independent family drama set in the Philadelphia suburbs. Written & Directed by Stephen Arthur Schaffer...
We celebrate Jos Duncan-Asé @josduncanase (SIFTer) continued success with LOVE NOW MAGAZINE @lovenowmagazine part of her LOVE NOW MEDIA @lovenowmedia...
At Actívate Stories, we specialize in producing collaborative documentaries, preserving cultural heritage, and crafting innovative strategies centered around art and...
Crowdfunding Campaing "proof of concept," while seeking funding to assist in some of the more challenging aspects for me to...
We're spreading the word about our Little Sister SIFTer, Kelli Webber, being mentored by our Executive Committee Member/SIFTer Lois Moses. ...
"Learn professional videography skills! This camera workshop is perfect for beginners and those looking to enhance their technical understanding and...
Let's come together with our community to share and nurture our relationship with grief and loss. What are your rituals...
SIFTers Kristal Sotomayor (writer/director) and Bettina Escauriza (producer) are in production for their film LAS COSAS QUE BRILLAN which began as a BlackStar Filmmaker...
Thank you for considering the hardworking black & latinx women / non-binary creatives working as independent, socially conscious filmmakers.
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Our COVID1619 Project is an anthology of four distinct films by four SIFT director/producers that are packaged for broadcast and...
Join the Harvest Dinner & Screening: SIFTer Gabrielle Patterson, The Reinhard Street Community Farm and the People's Kitchen for a...
Two SiFTers: Gabrielle Patterson (People's Kitchen Philly) and (Gabe Castro) (Termite TV Collective) In collaboration with Nicole Duprée (Indigo in...
Nassunni (Nas-soon-nee) Abstract -Visual Artist, Designer, Spoken word Poet, and Leather Crafter. Born and raised in Manhattan & Long Island New...
Lead by world-renowned poet, Ursula Rucker as guide and mentor, attendees were invited to voice their thoughts, heart, grief, loss...
Update June 5, 2025 : The RESISTANCE & JOY SCREENING TOUR Update May 9, 2024: SIFTerEboni Zamani pearlsgirlproductions puts spotlight...
The fund aims to support Greater Philadelphia emerging and professional storytellers with the development of their films and gaining additional...
S+ages: The Web Series follows the lives of three women over age 40, whose lives are touched by HIV...
Navigating the Business, Art and Challenges of Film & Mediamaking THE REPORT HAS BEEN COMPILED, COMPLETED AND RELEASED Published July...
Held: Fri, Sat, Sun January 28 – 30, 2022 Virtual Workshop UPDATE 1.30.22 – The Year of the TIGER –...