Scribe Video Center is a non-profit media arts center founded in 1982, with a focus on participatory community filmmaking
We are located in West Philadelphia at 3908 Lancaster Avenue
North Philadelphia History Festival
July 24-27, 2025
Join us for 4 days of FREE events celebrating the incredible African American and Puerto Rican cultural legacy of North Philadelphia. From student stories to oral histories recounted by elders to screenings and live performances, this festival transforms neighborhood blocks from Ridge Ave to North Broad and beyond.
6 Sessions: Mondays, July 21 - August 25, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Cost: $135, $100 Scribe members
This workshop teaches participants essential skills needed to edit any video in Premiere Pro, whether it’s a three-minute trailer or an hour-long documentary. Participants learn how to skillfully navigate Premiere’s workflow to make use of its powerful editing tools
3 Sessions: Tuesdays, July 22 - August 5, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Cost: $100, $75 Scribe members
The elements of sound construction — quality of vocal recordings, ambient sound, effects, and music — are critical parts of cinematic storytelling. This workshop will introduce you to the basics of the audio post-production process of sound design and sound mixing. Intended for first-time filmmakers.
We are hiring Humanities and Social Science Coordinators for the 2025 Precious Places Community History Project.
The Precious Places Community History Project is a community history project inviting members of Philadelphia's many neighborhoods to document the buildings, public spaces, parks, landmarks, and other sites that hold the memories of our communities and define where we live. To learn more, visit https://scribe.org/jobs-opportunities
We are hiring Production Facilitators for he 2025 Precious Places Community History Project.
The Precious Places Community History Project is a community history project inviting members of Philadelphia's many neighborhoods to document the buildings, public spaces, parks, landmarks, and other sites that hold the memories of our communities and define where we live.
WPEB - West Philadelphia’s Community Radio Station
Broadcasting live from Scribe, WPEB is an independent, noncommercial community radio station dedicated to reflecting, representing, incorporating, empowering, and serving West Philadelphia. Tune in on 88.1 FM, 95.1 FM, or here on the live stream.