We’re thrilled to launch Neighborhood Voices — a multimedia series spotlighting the powerful stories of Philly’s community leaders, organizations, and businesses driving real change.
Produced by young local filmmakers, each short video highlights changemakers tackling key issues like public health, housing, education, and economic development — showing how grassroots solutions and city policy intersect.
But this is more than a video series. It’s a movement. Through an interactive site, social campaigns, and live events, we’re engaging hundreds of residents in storytelling and participatory research — building a living archive that reflects the real state of our city.
“A Hope That Lights the Way” is an Emmy-Winning feature length documentary about the rising gun violence in Philadelphia and the heroes committed to changing the negative narrative around black men and boys by providing pathways of hope. This Big Picture Alliance Production was a partnership with the City of Philadelphia Mayor’s of Office of Black Male Engagement, Jtwo Films, directed by Kaloni Davis, and produced by BPA’s very own Gianna Brown.
Big Picture Alliance is a 2024 winner of NBC Universal Foundation’s Local Impact Grant program and we’re one of 76 organizations fostering a culture of equity and inclusion in our local communities. We’re extremely proud to be in good company.
The competitive grant challenge, now in its seventh year, provides unrestricted funding to eligible nonprofits who provide vital support to their respective communities in the categories of youth education and empowerment, next-generation storytellers and community engagement.
GroundFloor Studios is a multi-purpose production studio in the heart of Philadelphia – now open for rentals! Designed for creatives by creatives, our team can help facilitate videography, photography, screenings, meetings, focus groups, and much more. Your home for multi-day television productions, closed-set interviews, podcasts or consumer product commercial shoots.
Big Picture Film Fest premieres short films produced by youth (ages 12-24) from across Philadelphia through the Big Picture Alliance (BPA). In honor of BPA’s 30th anniversary, this year’s event explores the theme of “Homecoming” – bringing together alumni, young creatives, industry professionals and community leaders. Hosted by Eldric Laron, the event includes a mixer, workshops, panel discussions, a musical performance by Seraiah Nicole, and the premiere of an immigrant justice documentary series featuring New Sanctuary Movement. Premiering over 12 captivating short films created by Philadelphia youth, this event amplifies marginalized voices and sparks poignant conversations about identity, community, and the boundless potential of creative expression.
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