Business Details
44 Years
experience
Empowering Communities Through Media Arts & Filmmaking
Scribe Video Center was founded in 1982 as a non-profit media arts center dedicated to participatory community filmmaking. Located in West Philadelphia, we provide training in film, video, and audio production for individuals and community organizations. Our programs include over 50 annual workshops for artists of all levels, youth-focused documentary projects, and community-driven media initiatives. We empower historically disenfranchised communities through oral history projects like Power Politics and Precious Places. Our facility offers access to professional equipment, fiscal sponsorship, and collaborative spaces for media creators.With decades of experience, we combine technical expertise with community engagement to amplify underrepresented voices. Our partnerships with educational institutions and local organizations strengthen our mission to democratize media production. We maintain WPEB 88.1FM, a community radio station serving West Philadelphia's diverse populations. Through programs like the Documentary History Project for Youth, we cultivate the next generation of media makers. Our commitment to accessibility and innovation has made us a trusted cultural institution in Philadelphia.
Services
Media Workshops
Community Projects
Youth Programs
Equipment Rentals
Radio Broadcasting
Documentary Training
Public Screenings
Fiscal Sponsorship
Oral History Projects
Animation Studios
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in community media education and production
- Our programs combine technical training with social justice storytelling frameworks
- We provide access to professional-grade media equipment and facilities
- Our community partnerships ensure locally-relevant programming and outreach
- We maintain Philadelphia's only community radio station focused on progressive voices
Services
Media Workshops
We offer comprehensive media training programs covering film, video, and audio production. Our workshops cater to all skill levels, from beginners to established artists. Participants gain hands-on experience with professional equipment and industry-standard software.
Community Projects
Our community-driven media projects empower neighborhood groups to document their histories and cultural heritage. Through partnerships with local organizations, we facilitate documentary production that highlights underrepresented narratives and preserves community stories.
Youth Programs
We provide after-school and summer programs for middle and high school students focused on documentary filmmaking. Participants learn research, production, and editing skills while exploring Philadelphia's social and cultural history through hands-on media projects.
Radio Broadcasting
WPEB 88.1FM serves as Philadelphia's progressive community radio station. We provide a platform for local voices, independent music, and community organization outreach through our non-commercial, member-supported broadcasting service.
Equipment Rentals
We offer affordable access to professional media production equipment for independent artists and community groups. Our inventory includes cameras, lighting, sound recording gear, and editing systems to support diverse media creation needs.
People
Louis Massiah
Instructor
Award-winning filmmaker and educator with decades of experience in documentary production. Teaches Blueprint for Documentary workshop at Scribe Video Center.
Yvonne Welbon
Filmmaker
Founder of Sisters in Cinema non-profit organization. Recognized expert in Black women's cinema history and documentary filmmaking practices.
Questions
What types of media training programs do you offer?
We provide workshops in film production, audio recording, editing software, and documentary research for all skill levels.
How can community groups participate in your projects?
Local organizations can apply to collaborate on documentary projects through our community history initiatives like Precious Places.
Do you offer youth media education programs?
Yes, our Documentary History Project for Youth teaches middle and high school students documentary filmmaking during after-school and summer sessions.
Can I access production equipment through Scribe?
We provide affordable equipment rentals including cameras, lighting, and editing systems for media creators.
What is WPEB radio station's role in the community?
WPEB 88.1FM serves as Philadelphia's progressive community radio station amplifying local voices and independent music.
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