In BPA programs, young people write, cast, act in and produce narrative, documentary, musical, public service announcements or animation films, and/or digital video and Internet media in intensive 6 week, 10 week, 12 week or yearlong programs. We emphasize hands-on learning and a sense of accomplishment fostered by:
• Teamwork • Creative explorations • Practical problem-solving • Digital technology training • Active participation in professional quality productions
Once made, BPA films don’t gather any dust. Instead we take them out to the community, in exciting Hollywood-style premieres. The sense of achievement, the skills learned—all help draw young people closer to our community-based partners who provide professional social, psychological and educational wrap-around services. It’s a recipe for success, not just on film, but also in life.
Partnerships
The BPA has worked with over 60 community partners. We would like to thank each and every one of them for their support.
ACANA (African Cultural Alliance of North America), partner 2004-current Achieving Independence Center Arts in Motion, partner 2003-current Asian Arts Initiative Bartram High School, partner 1999-2001 Ben Franklin High School, partner 2004-current The Bridge, partner 2003-current Caring People Alliance, partner 2002-2003 Carson Valley School, partner 2000-2003 Chester County Intermediate Unit, partner 1995-1998 City Sail 2006 Communities in Schools, partner 2004 Crime Prevention Association of Philadelphia, partner 1996-1999 Congreso de Latinos Unidos, partner 2000-current Dobbins AVTS High School, partner 1998-current Drexel University – interns 2002,2003 DUTV E3 Center Parkside (The Bridge) 2005 Family Services of Philadelphia, partner 1995-1997 Fels Community Center, partner 2002-2003 Fleisher Art Memorial, partner 1996-1998 Franklin Institute, partner 1996-current Free Library of Philadelphia-2006-current IGTV (Intergenerational) 2006-current Freedom Theater 2002-current New Courtland Nursing Facilities-2006 Freire Charter School, partner 2002-2003 The Gesu School, partner 1998-2000 Girard College, partner 2005 Grover Washington Middle School, partner 2002 Huston House Inglis House, 2004-current Institute of Contemporary Art of Philadelphia, partner 2001-current Kennett High School (Chester County) Males Achieving Responsibility Successfully, partner (MARS) 2004, current Mothers In Charge 2006-current The Mantua Community Center, partner 2003 Michael J. Gavaghan Memorial Village Prep School, partner 1997-2000 Need In Deed, partner 2001-2002 Penn Treaty Middle School, partner 2001 Pennsylvania Department of Education, partner 2005-current Pennsylvania Department of Education, Migrant Education, partner 1995-1999 Perkins Center for The Arts, partner 2005 PHMC (The Philadelphia Health Management Corporation), partner 2004-current Philadelphia Museum of Art, partner 2000-current Philadelphia Prison System 2006-current Philadelphia School District, partner 1998-current Project Home, partner 2004-current (Honickman Learning Center/Comcast Technology Center) Quintessence Entertainment Russell Elementary School-2006 RW Brown Community Center, partner 2003 Sedgwick Cultural Center, partner 2002 Taller Puertorriqueño, partner 2000-current Temple University VOICES program, partner 2002-2004 University Collaborative Community of Philadelphia, partner 2002-2004 University of the Arts, partner 2002-2003 Village of Arts & Humanities, partner 2002 Walnut Street Theater Wickline Casting Agency-1999-current William Penn High School, partner 1998-1999 Woodrock, Inc., partner 2001-2002 WHYY-TV12 2001,2002 -current WYBE TV35 2002, 2003, current YES (Youth Empowerment Services), partner 2003-current YWCA, South Philadelphia, partner 1995-1997
If you are interested in becoming one of the BPA's community partners. please contact our development office at 610 779 2901 or email sgarber@bigpicturealliance.org.
