What's Happening in Education and Outreach at Sidewalk

Vinegar Projects presents: Pasture + Post Film Discussion

June 7 | 7PM | Free
Join us for a free screening of Asa Mendelsohn's film, PASTURE, and a post film discussion moderated by Vinegar Projects. In PASTURE, a grassroots movement successfully resists private military development near the US-Mexico border in Southern California, where a young, trans New Yorker arrives in pursuit of an unlikely coalition. The film combines history, diary, and performance to intimately ask questions about solidarity, storytelling, and what it takes to change.

Joining director Asa Mendelsohn for the post film discussion are:

Dr. Michael Innis-Jiménez, Professor of American Studies at the University of Alabama; Lauren Jacobs, Assistant Director at the Magic City Acceptance Center; Dr. Fen Kennedy, Assistant Professor of Dance at the University of Alabama and board member of Vinegar.

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Sidewalk Salon: Talking Theatre to Screen from an Actor's Point of View with Rachel Burttram

Sidewalk Salon: Talking Theatre to Screen from an Actor's Point of View with Rachel Burttram
June 14 | FREE | 7PM

“Movies will make you famous; Television will make you rich; But theatre will make you good.” -- Terrance Mann

Join professional actor Rachel Burttram for a candid conversation about working as a full-time actor both on the stage and screen. As a 25 year veteran of the industry, Rachel will share her actor's perspective about the differences in the theatre, TV, and film industries. We will talk about what is similar and what is REALLY different about being in front of a camera and a live audience. Let's talk about the requirements, the challenges and the joys for actors -- be it on stage & screen.

Rachel Burttram is an award-winning professional actor who has been working on stage and on screen for over 25 years. A Birmingham native, her work on screen includes the recurring role of Betty Grissom in Disney+'s series THE RIGHT STUFF, based on the popular Tom Wolfe novel about the Mercury 7 program. She played Emma in the independent film EMMA'S FINE, which has been shown in festivals in 24 countries. She played a guest star spot in Netflix's popular BLOODLINE and a co-star in USA's BURN NOTICE.

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Save the Date for our next Salon!

July 25 - 7PM: Music Licensing for Filmmakers with Craig Brandwein
Learn More Here

June Book + Film Club is
The Talented Mr. Ripley

Book: The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

“[A] riveting story that examines identity, ambition, sexuality, and a few different forms of love.” ? Chris Pavone, New York Times best-selling author

Film: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999, dir. Anthony Minghella)

“Minghella’s film provides what was then and is now Damon’s most multifaceted and daring role. That his performance went without a nomination at the Oscars represents just how out of touch the Academy Awards ceremonies can be in retrospect…. [T]hrough Damon, we can also observe the shattered interior psychology of Tom Ripley. At once, Damon captures his sensitivity and confusion, his vulnerability and duplicity, his ambivalence and desperation. The performance is played with enough subtlety through the highs and lows that cinephiles continue to discuss its nuances and the meaning behind Tom’s intimate scenes with [the other characters].” – Deep Focus Review

June MAILING Registration Deadline: Friday June 2.
June PICK UP Registration Deadline: Monday June 19.

Private screening and discussion will take place at Sidewalk Cinema June 28th at 6 PM.

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If you register for 3 or more sessions in one transaction a 10% discount will be automatically applied to your registration fee! This is replacing the multi-month membership we had in years past. Use code '3ormore' at checkout.

Find all of 2023's Book + Film Club Titles Here

Sidewalk presents Two Grant Opportunities for Alabama Filmmakers

The David Brower Grant for Alabama Filmmakers is a grant to support student, emerging, or established filmmakers currently residing in Alabama, who have a project in development. This grant, given in the spirit of mentoring and collaboration, in the amount of $1,500, is open to Alabama artists of all ages, ethnicities, genders and experience levels, to aid in a filmmaking endeavor, in any genre, at any stage of production. Weight will be given to passion and need, as well as aspirations for personal growth in the industry and the intent of the project. Applications are accepted until June 30, 2023. Learn more and apply here.

This year's Black Lens Filmmaker Grant is now open. The Law Firm of Stacey A. Davis and Sidewalk have partnered to support Black voices in film with this grant opportunity. The Black Lens Filmmaker Grant invites filmmakers of all levels and welcomes stories of all types. Our mission is to amplify Black voices through the art of storytelling. Applications are accepted until June 30, 2023. Learn more and apply here.

Sidewalk Youth Board Applications Are Open!
Local students in grades 9-12 are invited to apply for the Sidewalk Youth Board. The Sidewalk Youth Board is year long commitment open to high school students who are interested in the craft of filmmaking. Applications are accepted until June 30, 2023.
Learn more about the Youth Board and apply here.

College students! Bring your student IDs and join us for discounted screenings and concessions specials on the first Thursday of every month. Popcorn club members get in free!

ALL DAY - JUNE 1

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Networking Night - June 15

Filmmaker Happy Hour is now Networking Night! Your favorite opportunity to network for Birmingham area creatives, has a new name at the Sidewalk Cinema! Join us the 3rd Thursday of each month to meet other filmmakers and discuss your newest projects!

No registration is necessary and it's free!

OPPORTUNITIES

BIPOC Filmmaker Grant Fund - Filmed by Bike | Deadline June 20

Black, Indigenous and all People of Color who are emerging filmmakers
Absolutely no experience required
No location restrictions
Projects must have a strong central theme of bicycles

Hiring: Assistant Director of Student Media - UAB | Birmingham, AL

Hiring: Story Producer - 1504 Productions | Birmingham, AL

Indie Media Arts South
Indie Media Arts South is a regional collective of arts organizations, film festivals, and media makers working to strengthen the independent sector across the greater South, with a focus on equity and sustainability. The group meets monthly via Zoom.

Reel-Scout
Join Reel-Scout to be listed in the Film Birmingham Crew Database. This allows you to be featured across the City of Birmingham and State of Alabama for film production opportunities.

WHAT'S GOING ON IN FILM

In Memoriam: Celebrating Tina Turner's Best On-Screen Moments | Forbes
BlackBerry Is a Movie That Portrays Tech Dreams Honestly-Finally | Wired (Catch Blackberry at Sidewalk through June 8!)

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Talks Possible SAG-AFTRA Strike, Says More Actors Should Be Able to ‘Make a Living Wage’| Vulture

‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Wins the Palme d’Or | The New York Times
Chris Miller & Phil Lord Talk Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse | Mama's Geeky (Catch Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse at Sidewalk through May 18!)

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