Independent Cinema in Birmingham
Year-round independent film at Sidewalk Film Center — the latest indie releases, festival favorites, and curated series.
View Showtimes28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival
August 24–30, 2026. Seven days of independent film, filmmakers, and Birmingham's most unapologetic film community.
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Eight membership tiers — from Popcorn Club to the Sidewalk Circle — supporting independent film year-round.
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Become a Sidewalk Member
Sidewalk members keep independent film alive in Birmingham. From the Popcorn Club for students to the Sidewalk Circle for our most committed supporters, every tier helps us screen, program, and teach the films that matter.
- ✓Free cinema movie passes and discounted regular screenings
- ✓Discounts on Festival passes, tickets, and educational programs
- ✓Members-only events, member-card recognition, and birthday-month film
Our Mission
Unapologetically Independent
Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema champions independent film — gritty, cinematic, community-centric. Year-round programming, the annual festival, and education programs that connect filmmakers with audiences across the South.