Founded in 2013 by Sarah Mueller, cinéSPEAK has built a reputation in Philadelphia through public screenings, artist support, and accessible film events across the city. That mission returns to Clark Park this summer with the organization’s annual festival, Under The Stars.
It’s exciting to see how all of these organizations, ourselves included, are evolving beyond programming within just one specific pocket of the year and becoming more responsive to the appetite Philadelphians have for independent film. A lot of that enthusiasm exists within specific affinity groups and communities — whether that’s queer audiences, Black independent cinema lovers, and beyond. I think we’re all trying to respond as thoughtfully as possible, and I feel really honored to program within this ecosystem. We’re trying to listen and do more.
Running every Friday from May 29 through June 19 in West Philly, the free festival combines live music and outdoor screenings of acclaimed nonfiction films fresh off the festival circuit.
Jake Fittipaldi is joined by Sarah to discuss cinéSPEAK’s mission, upcoming festival, and more on the horizon for the film, arts, and culture organization. Listen to Jake’s full conversation on the podcast and read more about cinéSPEAK here.
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