Scribe Video Center

Funding opportunity! Apply for the Philadelphia Independent Media Fund by July 30th. The fund awards grants to Philadelphia area independent media makers with digital video and audio projects in three areas: planning, finishing, and next level. https://www.scribe.org/philadelphia-independent-media-fund

Join us on August 12 for a special screening in partnership with the African American Museum in Philadelphia’s Anna Russell Jones: The Art of Design exhibition, featuring Anna Russell Jones, Betty Leacraft and Betye Saar, three women of African descent who have led trailblazing and pioneering careers as artists, often using their work to make pointed and powerful political statements. Register: https://www.scribe.org/e/anna-betty-and-betye-3-women-craft

Rena Kosersky will lead a special learning session about acquiring music clearances on Tuesday, July 27. Rena has extensive experience with acquiring and clearing music for media projects, and will be presenting advice for how to get music cleared for independent media projects. Register: https://www.scribe.org//rena-kosersky-acquiring-music-clea

This year's Scriptwriting Summer Intensive begins Tuesday, August 3. In this four-week workshop, participants will study the fundamentals of narrative screenwriting, focusing on finding story ideas, character development, story structure, what makes strong film-writing, and finally, the basics of script format. Register: https://www.scribe.org/eve/scriptwriting-summer-intensive-0

Return to the archives with a new episode of ARCHIVAL REVIVAL today at 5:30PM on WPEB 88.1 FM (catch up on last week's episode at 5PM).

Scribe and WPEB 88.1 FM are honored to broadcast a radio series from producer, documentarian & oral historian Steve Rowland, beginning July 23. In conjunction with the broadcast, Steve will lead a Special Learning Session on audio storytelling on July 22. https://www.scribe.org//steve-rowland-constructing-audio-d

Join us for our six-session Intro to Scriptwriting workshop beginning Wednesday, May 5. In this workshop, participants will study the fundamentals of narrative screenwriting, focusing on finding story ideas, character development, story structure, what makes strong film-writing, and finally, the basics of script format. https://www.scribe.org/events/intro-scriptwriting-3

Join us on Friday, March 12 for a special presentation with renowned Production Designer, Wynn Thomas. The first African American Production designer within the film industry, Wynn has worked with some of the most important film directors of the late 20th century, including Ron Howard, Tim Burton, and frequent collaborator Spike Lee. Register: https://www.scribe.org//wynn-thomas-crafting-worlds-produc

Our next 14 week production workshop begins Saturday, April 3! This semester-long how-to workshop covers all major aspects of film and video production and supports participants in the completion of short projects. Register: https://www.scribe.org/events/14-week-production

Precious Places Community History Project invites members of the Philadelphia region’s many neighborhoods to document the buildings, public spaces, parks, landmarks and other sites that hold the memories of our communities and define where we live. https://www.scribe.org/precious-places-community-history-pr

This February, BlackStar Film Festival is bringing back BlackStar Live! Every Friday this month, BlackStar’s founder Maori Karmael and artist Rashid Zakat (with special segments from scholar Dr. Yaba Blay and @lukecarlosoreilly on the keys) will present a variety show unlike any other. This new season of BlackStar Live! will feature interviews with filmmakers, visual artists, authors, and musicians, sketch comedy, social critique, musical performances, and so much more. Lau...nching this Friday, February 5th, with special guests @jennydeluxe and @museummammy (#BlackFutures), musical guest @lostcauze, and a short film from @rebecahuntt. Live at blackstarfest.org/blackstarlive, as well as BlackStar’s Facebook and YouTube channels, at 9:00pm ET. Presented by Open Society Foundations. #BlackStarLive

Our next intro to motion graphics workshop begins Monday, March 8. Whether you want to get started as a motion graphics artist or just want to take your videos to the next level, this workshop is a great place to start. Register: https://www.scribe.org/events/intro-motion-graphics-0