Big Picture Alliance

Had a wonderful time visiting with @BPAPhilly! Students have developed powerful shorts that uplift community work across our city. I'm so grateful for the programs at BPA that empower young people to define their own narrative through digital media. Can't wait to see what's next!

A few weeks ago we wrapped the thesis project The Dolla Party. Philly’s own Sherean Jones wrote and directed a special story about the nostalgia of teen dollar parties thrown in the city. We’re honored to executive produce this project. Learn more: buff.ly/3ObjHTT

We want to send a huge thanks to @QVC for recently hosting an amazing site visit for our students & staff! We were able to go behind the scenes, get hands-on experience with equipment, & gain insight & inspiration from the QVC team. Join our mailing list:buff.ly/3U0QM9o

Last week students and staff got together to celebrate the spooky season with a Halloween party. Youth from all of our programs came together for food, games, music and even a costume party. Join our mailing list to stay informed: buff.ly/3U0QM9o

Upcoming Weekend Workshop! Register today for our Screen Writing weekend workshop happening on 11/16! In this workshop, we will explore the basics of screenwriting! This includes examining a treatment, developing a script & more! Click here to sign up: buff.ly/3CoKB8b

Join us 11/16 for our "Second Saturday" monthly professional development series! This month's topic is College Prep with @Drexeluniv'sWestphal College of Media Arts & Design's Film & TV Major. We’ll be discussing scholarship opportunities & more! RSVP: buff.ly/4eaaZ2Y

Last week we spent some time with some of the young folks in our current Film Futures cohort as they worked through shot lists and did test shoots around city hall and Big Picture headquarters. Join our mailing list to stay informed about programming: bit.ly/3tHA30g

We’re continuing our rollout of personal films from student’s in this year’s Summer Teen Media Program. Check out this short personal film titled “Admire Yourself the Way You Are”. Directed by Mekhiya Melvin. Watch Here: buff.ly/3BV56t2

We are beyond proud of Bettina Escauriza, named one of The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage’s 2025 #PewFellows. Bettina’s work as a filmmaker and artist is inspired by the mundane and uses humor as a way to investigate, reveal, and imagine new possibilities within the everyday.

Thanks to @WHYY for hosting our @BPAphilly apprentices and family on the set of Albie's Elevator! We got a behind the scenes glimpse into one of the most magical and educational kids' shows on TV - produced right here in Philadelphia! And we even got some free hugs ;)

Postponed | Our "Second Saturday" monthly professional development series has been postponed and will happen at a later date. We’ll follow up soon once the new date is confirmed. All registrants will be notified by email. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Don’t miss @PatriceTheMovie, a new documentary rom-com about the next phase of marriage equality: disability. Streaming NOW only on @Hulu! Our team was thrilled to be able to attend the premiere screening at Philly Film Society last week. This film is a must see!

Apply today for the Program Coordinator position with Philly Youth Media Collective! To apply, email your cover letter and resume to: pymcsteering@googlegroups.com. Application review will begin in September and will continue until position is filled.

Join us for our Second Saturday professional development series. This session, we’ll learn about the @CCPedu's Digital Video Production Program!   Click here to RSVP: buff.ly/4dnjIP3

Register today for BPA’s upcoming Weekend Workshop on Story Development! It’s a monthly crash course introductory workshop where youth (ages 14-24) learn the fundamentals of a particular aspect of filmmaking. Click here to register for this program: buff.ly/4elaiVB

We are proud to announce that our film “A Hope That Lights the Way” won a 2024 @EmmyMidAtlantic! Congrats to our team and partners, especially Director @KaloniDavis, @PhiladelphiaGov, and @jtwofilms. Learn more: buff.ly/4eEVFfv

We want to give a huge shout out to Seyi Dana who recently completed a paid apprenticeship with one of our industry partners @maestrokreative. Seyi gained this opportunity through our Media Futures program, a paid professional development & workforce program for BIPOC youth.

We are so thankful to be named one of the 76 nonprofit grantees of NBC Universal Foundation’s #LocalImpactGrants. Click here to read more about the program and winners: buff.ly/4cI4uUp

Apply today for our After School Filmmaking program in partnership with One Art Community Center! Join BPA teaching artists who will mentor students (ages 14-18) through creating original films from script-to-screen. Apply here: buff.ly/4d43fiv APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY!