Filmmaker Production Hub

Our Filmmaker Production Hub nurtures independent storytellers committed to justice and culture. By supporting women and LGBTQIA+ creatives as directors and producers, we elevate underrepresented voices and focus on the preservation of community histories through powerful short and feature-length documentaries.

Explore our journalistic short documentaries below and learn more about our cinematic productions, including the award-winning Baobab Flowers, which has reached global audiences. 

IN PRODUCTION

Immigrant Mothers Tell Their Stories: A feature documentary exploring the experiences of women of color navigating motherhood far from their homeland, the unique challenges of immigration, and the resilience required to overcome them.

Unpacking John Rhoden: A short documentary that delves into the life, struggles, and triumphs of a celebrated Black icon.


Visit our Events page to discover upcoming community screenings and their accompanying conversations.

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  • PHILLY Latino food truck owners are feeling the brunt of a recent curfew
    • 5/23/25

    PHILLY Latino food truck owners are feeling the brunt of a recent curfew

    The city implemented an ordinance on food trucks (limiting the hours of operation of a select number) in 2024. While Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada of the 7th District has seen promising improvements in safety, her reasoning for pushing for the ordinance, food truck owners express concerns over how the limitations are affecting their bottom line.

  • Jennifer Mota - Immigrants Votes
    • 10/18/21

    Jennifer Mota - Immigrants Votes

    ‘Reproductive rights, abortion rights, poverty, a pathway to citizenship, and here’s the big one, y’all—student loans,’ - Jennifer Mota, multimedia journalist, on the issues she cares about most. Young Latino, Latina, and Latine voters have the power to make a difference.

  • Diversity in healthcare: The impact of immigrant caregivers
    • 10/29/21

    Diversity in healthcare: The impact of immigrant caregivers

    ‘There’s a false narrative that immigrants are here to take jobs from Americans, but that’s simply not true,’ shares Dr. Castillo, President & CEO of Accesso Care. ‘Immigrants are filling critical roles that keep our society moving forward. When they thrive economically, our entire community benefits.’

  • Public Safety in South Philly
    • 10/29/21

    Public Safety in South Philly

    Alma Romero’s dream business, Alma del Mar, came to a heartbreaking end after a violent assault and a string of unaddressed crimes in South Philadelphia. From the emotional toll of the attack to the frustration with the police response, Alma’s story is one of resilience in the face of adversity.