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Revolutions per Minute Festival

RPM culminates with a full day of events, including screenings, a digital projection installation, and a DIY film scanning workshop.  

April 12, 2025
  • 11:00am - 10:00pm
  • 5 Congress Street
    City Hall Plaza - Civic Pavilion
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2025-04-12T11:00:04 - 2025-04-12T22:00:04

RPM Festival has been a cornerstone of Boston’s experimental arts scene, providing a platform for groundbreaking filmmakers and media artists. The festival’s commitment to sustainable practices in filmmaking—through small gauge and low-impact production methods—continues to inspire and challenge artists and audiences.

Schedule

Time Activity
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Animated Film (kid-friendly, runtime: 70 mins)
1 - 3 p.m. DIY Film Scanning Demo and Workshop
3 - 5 p.m. Video Essays and Documentary Shorts
5 - 6 p.m. Break
6 - 8 p.m. Experimental Shorts
8 - 10 p.m.

Greetings From Mexico (Film Collectives and DIY Film/Video Movements in Mexico)

 *Please note: Programming is family friendly from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. After 3 p.m., some film screenings may contain content that is not suitable for children.

April 12, 2025
  • 11:00am - 10:00pm
  • 5 Congress Street
    City Hall Plaza - Civic Pavilion
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2025-04-12T11:00:04 - 2025-04-12T22:00:04
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