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Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema Week - April 18 - 23, 2023
Arts and Entertainment
April 11, 2023
From: Sidewalk Film Center and CinemaSidewalk's 2023 Alabama Film Week is April 18 - 23!
One of Sidewalk's main goals has always been to celebrate local voices in film, from Birmingham as well as the entire state. Because of this, we're bringing you our inaugural Alabama Film Week at the Sidewalk Cinema, April 18 - 23!
More titles/events to be announced soon!
You can buy tickets for individual films or a pass for the whole week for only $40 at sidewalkfest.com/tickets.
Films:
Daniel Scheinert Retrospective
Daniel Scheinert, one half of the Academy Award-winning directing duo Daniels, is both a Birmingham native and Sidewalk alum. His early short films were made during Sidewalk Scrambles (which will also be screening - TBD) and his most recent film just received Best Picture (as well as 6 other Oscars!). We're honored to host a retrospective of his work right here in the Sidewalk Cinema.
Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
Directed by Daniel Kwan,
Daniel Scheinert
Playing April 20 + April 21
An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save the world by exploring other universes connecting with the lives she could have led.
Swiss Army Man (2016)
Directed by Daniel Kwan,
Daniel Scheinert
Playing April 20
A hopeless man stranded on a deserted island befriends a dead body, and together they go on a surreal journey to get home.
The Death of Dick Long (2019)
Directed by Daniel Scheinert
Playing April 20, April 22 + April 23
Dick died last night, and Zeke and Earl don't want anybody finding out how. That's too bad though, cause news travels fast in small-town Alabama.
Education/Outreach Events:
Statewide Scramble Screening
April 19 at 7pm
Join us to watch the films created by local filmmakers during the Statewide Scramble! Don't forget, the audience will select the audience choice winner!
Interested in participating in the Statewide Scramble? Register here.
How Alabama Public Television Tells Alabama’s Stories
Free!
April 18 at 7pm
From feature length documentaries to cultural programs and digital-first segments, the APT Production team highlights their Alabama-centric storytelling mission and production methods as part of Alabama Film Week. Join us for this FREE session that will include clips, behind the scenes discussion, and a Q&A with the audience.
Local Filmmaker Dialogue with APT Digital Studios
Free!
April 19 at 5:30pm
An Alabama filmmaker focused dialogue with APT about their desire to incorporate more independent short form or series documentary work into APT’s Digital and Broadcast presence. Take advantage of an opportunity to help shape APT’s plans for bringing more Alabama content to their Statewide Audience and their Statewide Audience to your work. *Space is Limited*
Sharing Community History through Film with Theo Moore II
Free!
April 23 at 6:40pm
In a special presentation for Alabama Film Week, our inaugural David Brower Alabama Filmmaker Grant winner, Theo Moore II, will show a sneak preview of his work with Hiztorical Vision Productions and give insights into his filmmaking process. He will dive into one of his projects, Bama Black History 365, which provides young leaders with the hands-on experience of assisting underserved communities with sharing their history through the art of filmmaking and answer questions from the audience. Join us for this FREE presentation on Sunday April 23rd.