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Monday 11am - 5pm Tuesday 11am - 7pm Wednesday 2pm - 7pm Thursday 11am - 7pm Friday 11am - 7pm

Lil Filmmakers

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A film and media arts education and production company for Philadelphia's aspiring young creatives. Lil' Filmmakers Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/lilfilmmakers

We provide yearlong film production training programming, community workshops and movie productions across Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Our goal is to provide access for youth and teens to learn all aspects of the film industry, offer career tools and resources and platforms for youth to create professional movie and video projects.

10/14/2026

You all loved KOZI KARNIVAL 🎡 sweets sooooo much at our fundraiser, we had to lock them in for our pre-Halloween event — Lil’ Spooky Night! 👻🎃

This is night full of fun, spooky short films, prizes, photo booths, and so much more. Our costume contest will be epic!! Bonus if you dress up as a movie character. 😉

WHO’S ON THE LINEUP: Zandashé Brown, , ℙ𝕚𝕝𝕒𝕣 𝔾𝕒𝕣𝕔𝕚𝕒-𝔽𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕫𝕤𝕖𝕤𝕞𝕒, David Dylan Thomas and Jakob Owens

Link in bio 🔗
Space is limited. Secure your tickets asap! 🎟️

10/12/2026

🚨 YOU ASKED, WE LISTENED—DEADLINE EXTENDED! ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!🚨

Want to build your own movie, act, or shoot on pro cameras for FREE? Program starts next Monday! 🎥

Story to Screen is a 6-week hands-on film program for Philly youth (ages 13–18). Zero experience needed!
👉🏾 Teens: Stop scrolling content—come MAKE it.
👉🏾 Parents & Educators: Give your youth real-world digital & media skills this Fall!

100% FREE | All pro equipment provided!

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO APPLY: Tap the link in our bio to lock in your spot now! Deadline: October 16, 2026 🔗

10/11/2026

🚨FINAL CALL: ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! 🚨
We’ve received your applications and have a few more spots for youth (ages 13-18) to lock in our Fall 2026 Story to Screen program!

TEENS: Learn how to shoot on pro camera gear, write scripts, and direct short scenes. No prior experience required!

PARENTS: A 100% free, high-impact afterschool program led by industry pros right at Roxborough Library.

Roxborough Library (6245 Ridge Ave)
Mondays, Oct 19 - Nov 23 | 4 PM - 6 PM

100% FREE (All gear supplied)
🚨Deadline: THIS MONDAY, October 12th!

🔗 Tap the link below to apply or tag someone who should sign up!

tinyurl.com/FallS2S

10/10/2026

From coming in curious to getting hired on real sets! 🎥🎬
Check out what ૐ had to say about working her SECOND paid event with us, the Youth First Justice Collaborative Philly event!

Our goal: youth come in curious and leave confident enough to book their own gigs and make their own movies. And it all starts with Story to Screen—our FREE 6-week program for teens (ages 13–18)! 🎬

Teens learn camera ops, scriptwriting, acting, and directing with pro gear provided. Zero experience or equipment needed! We handle it all.

🗓 Mondays, Oct 19 – Nov 23 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Roxborough Library (Free Library Roxborough)
🚨 Apps close THIS Monday, Oct 12!

🔗 Apply at the link in bio: tinyurl.com/FallS2S

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10/07/2026

Give your teen hands-on skills this fall! 🎬

Lil’ Filmmakers & Roxborough Library present Story to Screen—a FREE 6-week film program for ages 13–18.

🚨 Deadline: Oct 12th!

Apply for your teen ⬇ :
tinyurl.com/FallS2S

10/01/2026

It’s Spooky Season!!!! 👻 You don’t want to miss Lil’ Spooky Movie Night at LF HQ! If you do, you’ll be missing out on some of the best indie horror out right now🩸👀 *swipe to last slide for a surprise*

We’re screening an insane lineup of short horror films from Zandashé Brown, , ℙ𝕚𝕝𝕒𝕣 𝔾𝕒𝕣𝕔𝕚𝕒-𝔽𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕫𝕤𝕖𝕤𝕞𝕒, David Dylan Thomas and Jakob Owens. 🎞️

It’s not just a screening, we’re discussing how these shots were built, games, hosting a costume contest, $1 raffles, and even a “scaredy cat” corner if you can’t take the gore🍿🎃

Only limited tickets available.

🎟 LF Community: Use code SPOOKY at checkout for $5 off!

Wednesday, Oct 28th | Doors 6:30 PM | Films start at 7pm

📍6156 Ridge Ave

Grab your seat + start planning those costumes today! Link to tickets below! 🔗

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lil-spooky-movie-night-tickets-2001078137577

09/24/2026

Story to Screen IS BACK Free Library Roxborough 🎥🗣️
Applications are live! Link in our below🔗

Story to Screen is Lil’ Filmmakers’ FREE 6 Week Course giving youth ages 13-18 hands on experience with cameras, screenwriting and acting. Story to Screen offers an extensive, entry-level, and interactive filmmaking program.

This program runs every Monday at the from October 19th - November 23rd 🎬 Application deadline is October 12th ⏳

Tag and share with someone who would be perfect 🤩

tinyurl.com/FallS2S

09/16/2026

Catch live theatre at Lil’ Filmmakers HQ this Thursday + Friday! 🎭 All Below is running Sept 17–18—a wild mix of cosmic horror, Victorian explorers, and puppets. 🎟️ FREE / PWYC ($10+).

Need a space for your own show, shoot, or event? We’re open for bookings! Stop by to check out the space in action or contact us through our website!

Get your tickets through FringeArts bio!

09/08/2026

From being a guest on The Jennifer Hudson Show in January to lighting up the PECO building 8 months later—if you’re from Philly, you know how huge this moment was for us! 🙌🏾

One month since Rox the Block! 🥳🕺🏾

One of our favorite things about our community is that we own exactly who we are and thrive by being the best versions of ourselves — something that only happens when we show up for each other like we did last month.

Thank you ALL for making Rox the Block 2026 such a massive success! We appreciate every volunteer, vendor, partner, and donor who continues to support our mission.

If you missed this year, don’t worry because Rox the Block 2027 will one for the books! 🤗

Stay up to date with what we’re doing at Lil’ Filmmakers for more events, workshops and programming. Link in bio 🔗

🎥: Benjamin
edit: TNM Creative | Philly Photographer + Design

08/24/2026

We couldn’t have put on such an amazing community event and fundraiser without the donations and partnership from Roxborough PA Acme Markets Whole Foods Market and Clean Sips Juice Bar! 🙏🏾

The Roxborough Development Corporation Roxborough PA partnering with us so we can use the Pocket Park for the block party vibes, small gifts for our swag bags, guidance and support…we thank you!

Clean Sips Juice Bar for providing everyone with delicious water ice and warm pretzels to enjoy, it was a hit and we thank you!

Our local Acme Markets and local Whole Foods Market for donating over 200 bottles of water, sodas, and gift cards for free snacks for our guests…we thank you!

You helped us make this possible and we will never forget it. We hope to partner up again next year! 🥳

Address

6156 Ridge Avenue Phila.
Philadelphia, PA
19128

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 5pm
Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Wednesday	2pm - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Friday	11am - 7pm

Telephone

+12152224510

Website

http://www.lilfilmmakersinc.com/, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUtEmSOE2R0P5MbpXlfutl8dmsmagtIY7FyVjY_6NHdr

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