Philadelphia Stories Retrospective

Philadelphia Stories, which aired on WYBE TV 35 for eight seasons from 2001 to 2011, chronicled our city's rich cultural fabric and imagined futures through the eyes of independent filmmakers and community storytellers. It shined a spotlight on the local filmmakers, featured all genres of filmmaking, gave some first time filmmakers a launch pad and contributed to making Philadelphia a viable place for media artists to call home.

Now, 20 years later, PhillyCAM, with support from the Independence Public Media Foundation, is offering Philadelphians the opportunity to experience the evolution of our city and our stories over the last two decades through the time capsule that is Philadelphia Stories.

Grants Awarded to Philadelphia Stories Retrospective

$150,000 - Awarded July 2019

Focus areas
Representation in Media
Description

This six-month planning grant will support research and planning for a new television and radio broadcast series inspired by WYBE's signature series, Philadelphia Stories. In conjunction with exploring a relaunch of the series, PhillyCAM will strengthen its mentorship role, bolstering its role as a community connector and network builder for diverse local media makers and producers.

$200,000 - Awarded December 2020

Focus areas
Representation in Media
Description

To present an eight-week retrospective of the eight seasons of Philadelphia Stories, short films by local filmmakers commissioned and broadcast by the former WYBE television station (IPMF's predecessor).

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