The SouthSide Film Institute (SSFI) is a volunteer-run non-profit organization formed in the strong business and arts community of South Bethlehem, PA. The SSFI caters to the needs of all filmmakers in Lehigh Valley, PA.

The SouthSide Film Festival (SSFF) is a non-competitive, not-for-profit festival that views works of cinema as art, not as a commercial enterprise. The SSFFis dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of the independent filmmaker, providing the patron of the arts freedom of choice, and showcasing the community culture of South Bethlehem.