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  • Teen Film Fest

    Teen Film Fest

    5 Shorts Project

    May 6, 2025

    Celebrate the creativity of Philadelphia’s next generation at the Teen Film Fest—an inspiring youth film festival showcasing powerful short films by local teen filmmakers. Join…

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  • Bout Mine I Matter Youth Video Production Program

    Bout Mine I Matter Youth Video Production Program

    5 Shorts Project

    February 18, 2025

    Bout Mine I Matter (BMIM) Program is a transformative filmmaking initiative for teens ages 13-19 who reside in the 19138 & 19144 zip codes and…

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  • 10 Years of 5 Shorts

    10 Years of 5 Shorts

    5 Shorts Project

    October 10, 2024

    Join Us for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the 5 Shorts Project! Philadelphia, we are thrilled to announce that the 5 Shorts Project is celebrating…

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  • Leveraging AI to Build Your Indie Film’s Audience and Community

    Leveraging AI to Build Your Indie Film’s Audience and Community

    5 Shorts Project

    January 2, 2024

    Creating an independent film is a massive undertaking, but building an engaged audience can be equally daunting. As an indie filmmaker, you likely have limited…

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  • New Documentary Amplifies Youth and Activist Voices on Gun Violence

    New Documentary Amplifies Youth and Activist Voices on Gun Violence

    5 Shorts Project

    January 2, 2024

    A powerful new documentary produced by Philadelphia Youth gives voice to those impacted by gun violence, both victims and activists seeking solutions. Created through the…

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  • Empowering Youth to Share Solutions for Gun Violence Through Filmmaking

    Empowering Youth to Share Solutions for Gun Violence Through Filmmaking

    5 Shorts Project

    January 1, 2024

    Gun violence continues to impact communities across the United States, leaving many searching for solutions. In Philadelphia, a creative youth program called “Bout Mine I…

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  • #Trending: 5 Short Indie Horror Films

    #Trending: 5 Short Indie Horror Films

    5 Shorts Project

    October 25, 2021

    The premiere opened with the introduction of the filmmakers: Shameka Sawyer, Karamell Jones, Chris McClean, Chris Rivers, and Etderick Bettie. Shameka’s film #GRWM told the…

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  • Filmmakers Development, Production, and Distribution

    Filmmakers Development, Production, and Distribution

    5 Shorts Project

    February 2, 2021

    Are you interested in knowing about film production? If you happen to have prior knowledge of what goes into film making, you will know that…

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  • How to Make a Short Film with No Money

    How to Make a Short Film with No Money

    5 Shorts Project

    January 8, 2021

    Is it even possible to make a short film with no money? The answer is yes, and no. Simply because you will need some recording…

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SUPPORT

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