Movies on the Block

Apply to be a Lead Partner for the 2018 season of Movies on the Block!

Movies on the Block is a free, seasonal screening program designed to support Philadelphia neighborhoods with little access to film. By partnering with local community groups and organizations, each event invigorates established community gathering spaces and facilitates engagement with meaningful film programming and activities.

Developed in collaboration with community leaders, stakeholders, groups, and organizations, these events use film’s unique capacity to address interests and issues important to local neighborhoods. Each Movies on the Block event features a screening of an outstanding film paired with interactive activities, performances, educational demonstrations, giveaways, and more.

All Movies on the Block events are free and open to the public.

Please read the Lead Partner Information page for more details.

If you are interested, please fill out our Movies on the Block Lead Partner Application

Click here for the 2017 Movies on the Block Report.
Click here for the 2016 Movies on the Block Report

COMPLETE 2018 MOVIES ON THE BLOCK LINE-UP:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4
NEIGHBORHOOD: BELMONT | WEST PHILADELPHIA
LOCATION: 4123-33 Westminster Ave
TIME: Event begins at 6:30 PM – Film starts at sundown
LEAD PARTNER: Belmont Alliance Community Association
FILM: ZARAFA
Rémi Bezançon & Jean-Christophe Lie | 2012 | FRANCE | 78 MINUTES

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8
NEIGHBORHOOD: MIFFLIN SQUARE | SOUTH PHILADELPHIA
LOCATION: Mifflin Square Park, 6th & Ritner Streets
TIME: Event begins at 6:30 PM – Film starts at sundown
LEAD PARTNER: Mural Arts Philadelphia – Southeast by Southeast
FILM: THE PROPHET
Roger Allers | 2014 | CANADA | 84 MINUTES

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
NEIGHBORHOOD: CARROLL PARK | WEST PHILADELPHIA
LOCATION: 5500 Block of Poplar Street
TIME: Event begins at 6:30 PM – Film starts at sundown
LEAD PARTNER: BOOST Community Development Corporation

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
NEIGHBORHOOD: GERMANTOWN | NORTH PHILADELPHIA
LOCATION: Awbury Arboretum, 1 Awbury Road
TIME: Event begins at 6:30 PM – Film starts at sundown
LEAD PARTNER: Awbury Arboretum
FILM: THE PROPHET
Roger Allers | 2014 | CANADA | 84 MINUTES

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
NEIGHBORHOOD: FAIRHILL / WEST KENSINGTON | NORTH PHILADELPHIA
LOCATION: Fairhill Square Park, 2601 N. Lawrenche Street
TIME: Event begins at 6:30 PM – Film starts at sundown
LEAD PARTNER: Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha
FILM: LU OVER THE WALL
Masaaki Yuasa | 2017 | Japan | 112 MINUTES

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
NEIGHBORHOOD: LAWNCREST | NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
LOCATION: Lawncrest Recreation Center
TIME: Event begins at 6:30 PM – Film starts at sundown
LEAD PARTNER: Catholic Community Services

If you have any questions about Movies on the Block, or are interested in hosting a program, please contact Julie Basla, Education & Outreach Manager at jbasla@filmadelphia.org