Re-Entrification refers to the process of returning to one’s original neighborhood or community, often after being displaced due to gentrification. It is a concept that has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among communities of color, as a way to reclaim and revitalize their cultural heritage and identity.

Re-Entrification is often seen as a response to gentrification, which is the process of wealthier individuals and businesses moving into a previously low-income or marginalized neighborhood, leading to increased property values and rents, and often resulting in the displacement of long-time residents. Re-Entrification seeks to reverse this trend by empowering local residents to reclaim their community and create a sense of ownership and belonging.

There are several ways that Re-Entrification can happen, including:

Community-led development initiatives: Residents come together to develop and implement projects that benefit the community, such as affordable housing, community centers, and small businesses.

Community land trusts: Residents purchase and hold land collectively, ensuring that it remains affordable and community-controlled.

Cooperative ownership: Residents form cooperatives to own and operate businesses, such as grocery stores, restaurants, and housing developments.

Cultural preservation: Residents work to preserve and celebrate their cultural heritage, including through art, music, and cultural events.

We plan to continue to create space and tell stories originating from a local and narrative context. Provide accessible space for viewership and dialogue.

We eventually would like to transition from film to physically doing the work of tangible change with creating consistent ahd stable housing, specifically for artists and long time community members that were priced out due to gentrification.