Sidewalk Film

Sidewalk Film Sidewalk Film brings the best in new, independent cinema to downtown Birmingham
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08/28/2026

Writer/director A. R. Ephraim talks about their film A WOMAN’S WORK, encoring Saturday, August 29 at 10am at ASFA Recital Hall.

More info + tickets at sidewalkfest.com/tix.

08/27/2026

First look at the trailer for THE HISTORY OF CONRETE, the feature directorial debut of John Wilson and the Opening Night Film of the 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival.

Catch it FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 at 7pm at the Alabama Theatre.

Get tickets at sidewalkfest.com/tix.

08/27/2026

HOW TO see the Opening Night Film at the 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival.

Join us FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 at 7pm at the Alabama Theatre to kick off the Fest with John Wilson’s feature directorial debut THE HISTORY OF CONCRETE.

Come early and stick around after the screening for our Opening Night Pre and After Parties on the 1800 Block of 2nd Ave N.

More info + tickets at sidewalkfest.com/tix.

08/27/2026

2 friends, one movie, no house. Come Watch our movie with us and talk s**t during the Q and A this Sunday at 7:15. It’s a comedy.

DON'T FORGET ABOUT FEST PREMIUM SINGLE TICKETS!Don't feel like paying for an entire day at the 28th Annual Sidewalk Film...
08/26/2026

DON'T FORGET ABOUT FEST PREMIUM SINGLE TICKETS!

Don't feel like paying for an entire day at the 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival? No problem!

A limited number of premium single tickets are sold for each film or shorts block. These tickets guarantee first access to that particular film or shorts block.

You must be in line at the appropriate venue at least 30 minutes before the listed showtime to ensure early access. Failure to arrive by the film start time may result in forfeiture of your seat. All remaining seats are reserved for our Pass holders on a first-come, first-served basis (VIP, then Weekend, then Day).

Find more info at sidewalkfest.com/tix.

08/24/2026

2026 SIDEWALK FEST MERCH now in the Main Box Office!

Featuring designs from Yellowhammer Creative, Courtney LeSueur, and more!

BOX OFFICE HOURS:
Mon - Thurs: 11am - 7pm
Fri: 11am - 9pm
Sat + Sun: 9am - 9pm

BOX OFFICE LOCATION:
The 19th St side entrance of the Pizitz Building

The 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival kicks off TODAY (Aug. 24)!We start things off this week with extended Spotlight p...
08/24/2026

The 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival kicks off TODAY (Aug. 24)!

We start things off this week with extended Spotlight programming at the Sidewalk Cinema:

ALABAMA SPOTLIGHT
August 24 starting at 2pm

SHOUT SPOTLIGHT
August 25 starting at 2pm
(Don't miss a special TechTuesday presentation from TechBirmingham at 11:30am)

BLACK LENS SPOTLIGHT
August 26 starting at 2pm

ANIMATION SPOTLIGHT
August 27 starting at 3:30pm with an exclusive masterclass from the award-winning animator Bill Plympton

Friday (Aug. 28) we give the fest an official kick off with our Opening Night presentations and continue the fun all weekend Saturday + Sunday (Aug. 29 + 30).

Find more info on films at sidewalkfest.com/sched.
Get Passes + Premium Single Tickets at sidewalkfest.com/tix.

08/23/2026

The 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival kicks off MONDAY, August 24 with a week of Spotlight programming at the Sidewalk Cinema! Here’s what you can expect:

Get your Passes NOW before prices increase on Monday, Aug. 24 at sidewalkfest.com/tix.

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1821 2nd Avenue N
Birmingham, AL
35203

Opening Hours

Thursday 3pm - 9:30pm
Friday 2pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 9:30pm

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+12053240888

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