Education
Cultivating the next generation of visual storytellers and informed audiences through immersive cinematic training.
Youth Programs
Film programs and opportunities designed for high school and younger students. From summer camps to weekend intensive workshops.
Adult & Filmmaker Education
Classes, panels, and workshops for creative professionals and cinema lovers seeking to refine their craft.
Community Media Clubs
Monthly discussion groups, media literacy programs, and screening clubs designed to foster a deeper appreciation for the medium.
Competitions & Circuits
Screenplay competitions, 48-hour film scrambles, and independent tours that push the boundaries of independent filmmaking.
Networking Nights
Join us for Networking Night at the Sidewalk Cinema Bar! This event is free and open to the public.
Sidewalk Filmmaker Grants
Sidewalk supports filmmaker through three funding opportunities each summer: The David Brower Grant for Alabama Filmmakers The Black Lens Film Grant Graduate Study in Film Scholarship