Making It Here: The Alternating Currents Story at The Last Picture House
Schedule
Sun, 17 Aug, 2025 at 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Last Picture House | Davenport, IA
The Alternating Currents Documentary is more than a film - it’s a love letter to a creative community that defies expectations. In this special screening and conversation, the executive producers will share how this story came to life, why it mattered to tell it now and what it reveals about building a thriving arts scene in a mid-sized Midwest city. Luke Swinney, a Casting Producer for NBC’s America’s Got Talent, attended Alternating Currents for the first time in 2024 and was so struck by the festival’s energy and talent that he’s returned this year to scout new acts. Filmmaker Andrey Arkhipov will offer a behind-the-lens perspective on capturing the heart of this community through storytelling. Together, the panel will explore how local grit, regional pride and shared creative vision turned a hometown festival into a movement that’s now on the radar of national industry leaders.
ABOUT ALTERNATING CURRENTS
Founded in 2017 by the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), Alternating Currents is a free, multi-day festival powered by DDP in collaboration with placemaking partners Downtown Bettendorf Organization and Rock Island Downtown Alliance. With hundreds of events spanning music, film, comedy, and visual art, AC transforms downtown spaces into creative playgrounds for all.
Presented by: Regional Development Authority & Rhythm City Casino Resort
Major Partners: Rubberstamps.net, Scott County Regional Authority
Accessibility Sponsor: Bechtel Trust
Arts Partner: Quad Cities Cultural Trust
Additional Support: Estes Construction, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Nature’s Treatment of Illinois, The Last Picture House, MidAmerican Energy, Express Employment Professionals
Media Partners: KWQC, Quad-City Times & Dispatch-Argus, Townsquare Media, Planet 93.9, WQPT
Producing Partner: Hive Event Consulting
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