Upcoming Storytellers Double Feature Premiere
Join us for a special evening celebrating the next generation of filmmakers. Experience the world premieres of 50MM Grit and The Drift, two original short films written, filmed, and produced by talented local youth through the Upcoming Storytellers program.
📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Cinemark Tinseltown Louisville
🎟️ Admission is free, but seats are limited. Reserve your tickets today!
Need Transportation?
Free round-trip transportation is available thanks to our partners at Roots 101 African American Museum and TARC.
Bus Schedule
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5:15 PM: Meet at Roots 101 (124 N 1st St., Louisville, KY 40202)
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5:30 PM: TARC bus departs for Cinemark Tinseltown
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8:20 PM: Return bus departs the theater
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8:40 PM: Arrival back at Roots 101
Please indicate that you need transportation when registering so we can reserve your seat on the bus.
Our Mission
Upcoming Storytellers is a hands-on storytelling and youth filmmaking program that empowers the next generation of diverse creators and community leaders. Through free programs, students gain access to professional equipment, industry mentors, and real-world production experience while learning to tell authentic stories that inspire change.
Telling Stories Authentically
Why It Matters
Access to professional gear, studio spaces, and creative networks is often limited — especially for students from underrepresented communities. Upcoming Storytellers closes that gap.
By pairing young people with working creatives, we:
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Open doors to careers in media, film, and communications
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Build confidence in public speaking, collaboration, and leadership
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Help students see their lived experiences as powerful, valuable stories
When young people see themselves behind the camera, on the mic, and in the director’s chair, they start to see new possibilities for their future.
