Actívate
@activatestories.bsky.social
At Actívate Media, we specialize in producing collaborative documentaries, preserving cultural heritage, and crafting innovative strategies centered around art and social change.
www.activate-media.org
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Check out these upcoming media/arts opportunities for this month!
November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Check out these upcoming media/arts opportunities for this month!
🎬 Our Philly Rumba film is currently in post-production! Recently, we had the chance to get the participants and crew back together to work on some last-minute touches. It was such a great time having everyone in the same room.
October 31, 2025 at 8:22 PM
🎬 Our Philly Rumba film is currently in post-production! Recently, we had the chance to get the participants and crew back together to work on some last-minute touches. It was such a great time having everyone in the same room.
🚨 Check out this music collab opportunity for our La Lucha Sigue film. Please share this with anyone who might be interested!
October 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🚨 Check out this music collab opportunity for our La Lucha Sigue film. Please share this with anyone who might be interested!
🚨 Check out these amazing media & arts opportunities for October!
October 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🚨 Check out these amazing media & arts opportunities for October!
🪅 We're celebrating Latinx Heritage month by highlighting media by Latinx authors and filmmakers. Our picks for this month are a mix of contemporary storytelling and traditional journalism.
October 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🪅 We're celebrating Latinx Heritage month by highlighting media by Latinx authors and filmmakers. Our picks for this month are a mix of contemporary storytelling and traditional journalism.
As part of our “In the Field” program, we're highlighting the Día de los Muertos procession/celebration hosted by La Calaca Flaca and Fleisher Art Memorial.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq6B...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq6B...
In the Field - Día de los Muertos Celebration and Procession
As part of our “In the Field” program, we're highlighting the Día de los Muertos procession/celebration hosted by La Calaca Flaca and Fleisher Art Memorial
The Mexican tradition of celebrating…
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September 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
As part of our “In the Field” program, we're highlighting the Día de los Muertos procession/celebration hosted by La Calaca Flaca and Fleisher Art Memorial.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq6B...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq6B...
September is full of amazing local media and arts opportunities! Make sure to check them out.
September 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
September is full of amazing local media and arts opportunities! Make sure to check them out.
In July, our Media & Communications Coordinator had the opportunity to attend the Barnes on the Block event!
Check out our In the Field video capturing a vibrant celebration of the arts!
youtu.be/CphaSSBza8E
Check out our In the Field video capturing a vibrant celebration of the arts!
youtu.be/CphaSSBza8E
In the Field - Barnes on the Block
In July, our Media & Communications Coordinator had the opportunity to attend the Barnes on the Block event!
Barnes on the Block is an annual free block party hosted by the Barnes Foundation. This…
youtu.be
September 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
In July, our Media & Communications Coordinator had the opportunity to attend the Barnes on the Block event!
Check out our In the Field video capturing a vibrant celebration of the arts!
youtu.be/CphaSSBza8E
Check out our In the Field video capturing a vibrant celebration of the arts!
youtu.be/CphaSSBza8E
💛 This month, we want to highlight National Wellness Month through a social justice lens. Our media recommendations offer a compassionate point of view on engaging with our choices and the world.
Take a look at some of our recommendations and let us know if you have any!
Take a look at some of our recommendations and let us know if you have any!
August 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
💛 This month, we want to highlight National Wellness Month through a social justice lens. Our media recommendations offer a compassionate point of view on engaging with our choices and the world.
Take a look at some of our recommendations and let us know if you have any!
Take a look at some of our recommendations and let us know if you have any!
🎬 Our short film "Philly Rumba" is in the post-production stage! This film has come a long way from just a concept back in 2020 to seeking out archival images and videos.
August 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🎬 Our short film "Philly Rumba" is in the post-production stage! This film has come a long way from just a concept back in 2020 to seeking out archival images and videos.
‼️ Check out these upcoming media/arts events & opportunities for August!
August 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
‼️ Check out these upcoming media/arts events & opportunities for August!
As Disability Pride Month comes to an end, we would like to share some pieces of media that highlight important stories of people with disabilities and the advocacy work that they do!
July 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
As Disability Pride Month comes to an end, we would like to share some pieces of media that highlight important stories of people with disabilities and the advocacy work that they do!
🧵(1/4) This past June, Actívate Director Melissa Beatriz participated in the 70th Flaherty Film Seminar “Onward!” as a Flaherty Fellow through the Waterman II Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at her experience!
July 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
🧵(1/4) This past June, Actívate Director Melissa Beatriz participated in the 70th Flaherty Film Seminar “Onward!” as a Flaherty Fellow through the Waterman II Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at her experience!
🧵(1/5) 🖌️ “Shifting Realities: 12 Artists Finding Place in Uncertain Times “ was an exhibition presented at Taller Puertorriqueño from March 21 to May 17, 2025.
www.culturaljustice.org/field
www.culturaljustice.org/field
In the Field — Cultural Justice Project
Through cultural preservation, Actívate Stories documents poignant cultural events that are tied to traditions in our interconnected communities in the region.
www.culturaljustice.org
July 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
🧵(1/5) 🖌️ “Shifting Realities: 12 Artists Finding Place in Uncertain Times “ was an exhibition presented at Taller Puertorriqueño from March 21 to May 17, 2025.
www.culturaljustice.org/field
www.culturaljustice.org/field
‼️ Check out this month's upcoming opportunities!
July 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
‼️ Check out this month's upcoming opportunities!
✨ June might be over, but Pride isn't! Check out some of our media recommendations.
July 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
✨ June might be over, but Pride isn't! Check out some of our media recommendations.
🚨 Check out our call for videographers!
If interested, reach out to films@activatestories.org.
If interested, reach out to films@activatestories.org.
July 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
🚨 Check out our call for videographers!
If interested, reach out to films@activatestories.org.
If interested, reach out to films@activatestories.org.
The recent anti-immigrant discourse and actions are disturbing to see unfold. As a media organization focused on sharing stories about Black, Latinx, immigrant artists & cultural workers, we stand in solidarity with immigrants.
June 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The recent anti-immigrant discourse and actions are disturbing to see unfold. As a media organization focused on sharing stories about Black, Latinx, immigrant artists & cultural workers, we stand in solidarity with immigrants.
The Cultural Justice Project is a community-centered multimedia archival hub that highlights arts/culture work for social change and preserves the cultural histories of Latinx, Black, multigenerational immigrant artists and cultural workers in the Greater Philadelphia region.
🔗 culturaljustice.org
🔗 culturaljustice.org
June 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Cultural Justice Project is a community-centered multimedia archival hub that highlights arts/culture work for social change and preserves the cultural histories of Latinx, Black, multigenerational immigrant artists and cultural workers in the Greater Philadelphia region.
🔗 culturaljustice.org
🔗 culturaljustice.org
🚨 We're seeking a videographer for 6/20.
Email us at films@activatestories.org for more info.
Email us at films@activatestories.org for more info.
June 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
🚨 We're seeking a videographer for 6/20.
Email us at films@activatestories.org for more info.
Email us at films@activatestories.org for more info.
‼️ We're still seeking archival photos and videos for the documentary film "Philly Rumba." Submissions will be accepted through June 20th.
To learn more, email films@activatestories.org or visit the website. www.activatestories.org/archival
To learn more, email films@activatestories.org or visit the website. www.activatestories.org/archival
June 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
‼️ We're still seeking archival photos and videos for the documentary film "Philly Rumba." Submissions will be accepted through June 20th.
To learn more, email films@activatestories.org or visit the website. www.activatestories.org/archival
To learn more, email films@activatestories.org or visit the website. www.activatestories.org/archival
Check out these upcoming media/arts opportunities and events in the Greater Philadelphia region!
May 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Check out these upcoming media/arts opportunities and events in the Greater Philadelphia region!
🎨 "Shifting Realities: 12 Artists Finding Place in Uncertain Times" is an exhibition presented at Taller Puertorriqueño.
🎞️This reel is part of Actívate's new "In the Field" series. youtu.be/1phLv0rX9sM
🎞️This reel is part of Actívate's new "In the Field" series. youtu.be/1phLv0rX9sM
In the Field - Shifting Realities exhibition at Taller Puertorriqueño
YouTube video by Actívate Stories
youtu.be
May 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
🎨 "Shifting Realities: 12 Artists Finding Place in Uncertain Times" is an exhibition presented at Taller Puertorriqueño.
🎞️This reel is part of Actívate's new "In the Field" series. youtu.be/1phLv0rX9sM
🎞️This reel is part of Actívate's new "In the Field" series. youtu.be/1phLv0rX9sM
La Lucha Sigue (The Fight Continues) has been in production since 2018!
May 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
La Lucha Sigue (The Fight Continues) has been in production since 2018!
Funder shout out!
Actívate was selected as one of the recipients of the Creative Sector Flex Fund (2024-2025), administered by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Thank you, GPCA!
Actívate was selected as one of the recipients of the Creative Sector Flex Fund (2024-2025), administered by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Thank you, GPCA!
May 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Funder shout out!
Actívate was selected as one of the recipients of the Creative Sector Flex Fund (2024-2025), administered by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Thank you, GPCA!
Actívate was selected as one of the recipients of the Creative Sector Flex Fund (2024-2025), administered by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Thank you, GPCA!