Eight weeks in and PHILMlist keeps growing. “Tires” Season 3 drops today on Netflix! This week also brings a handful of new casting and crew calls, some great local workshop opportunities through Scribe Video Center, and the Mid-Atlantic Emmy nominees are out. Let's get into it.
One quick thing before you dive in: you'll notice some listings from last week are still here. Crew calls, job postings, and festival deadlines stick around until positions are filled or deadlines pass, so if you're new to PHILMlist you're seeing the full picture. If you're a returning reader, anything with a white background and black outline is new this week so you can skip straight to what's fresh.
A quick reminder that PHILMlist is only as good as what gets submitted. If you have an event, crew call, casting call, job posting, festival deadline, or anything else worth sharing with the community, get it in by Wednesday at 6pm at philmlist.com/submissions. The more people contribute, the better this gets for everyone.
One thing worth knowing: rush calls and last minute events pop up all the time between issues. When I spot them I repost immediately on Instagram and Threads so if you need real time updates, follow @philmlist there.
Same disclaimer as always: everything here is sourced from public listings, submissions, and social media. Use your best judgment and if something looks off, let me know at [email protected] right away.
Enjoy!
Nick Moyer
Quick Links
What’s Going On
“Tires” Season 3 is on Netflix Starting Today!
Shot locally in the West Chester area
Watch “Tires” Season 3 on Netflix →
Local News
2026 Mid-Atlantic Regional EMMY® AWARDS Nominees
Sourced from Mid-Atlantic Chapter of NATAS
Full List of Nominees Can Be Found Here →
Workshops & Education
Scribe Video Center: Intro to Scriptwriting
Sourced from scribe.org
August 15, 22, 29 Sept 5 2-5p · Scribe Video Center - 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · $100
In this workshop, participants will study the fundamentals of narrative screenwriting, focusing on finding story ideas, character development, story structure, what makes strong film-writing, and the basics of script format (and why we use this format). Details Here →
Scribe Video Center: Animate a Dream: Adult Animation Studio
Sourced from scribe.org
August 13, 20, 27 Sept 3, 10, 17 & 19 7-9p · Scribe Video Center - 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · $130
In this workshop, you will be encouraged to visualize a dream (in the broadest sense) through animation. Details Here →
Gotham Class: The Essentials of Production Legal
Sourced from The Gotham
August 17 & 19 5-8p · Virtual · $150
Learn to navigate agreements for rights acquisition, producers, financing, writers, cast, directors, key crew, and more! Details Here →
Casting Calls
Lifestyle Video Shoot, Real Family (Pel Productions)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots early-mid August in West Chester, PA
Real Family · Non-Union · Flat Rate $1500
See Casting Call →
Different Walks (Fy Jones)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots week of Aug. 17 or 24 in Philadelphia / New Jersey area
Lead Male Role · Non-Union · Day Rate $250
See Casting Call →
Church Key (TMOC)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots mostly in South Jersey, NJ
Various Roles · Union (SAG Theatrical Low Budget Minimum) · Day Rate $835
See Casting Call →
Atlantic Avenue
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots August 16-22 in Wildwood, NJ
Extras Roles · Non-Union · Volunteer
See Casting Call →
Automotive Services Company Video
Sourced from Backstage
Tentative Shoot Date mid August in the PA, NJ area
Various Roles · Non-Union · Flat Rate $500
See Casting Call →
Baddie Academy (AC Content Studio)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Aug. 23 (3-7 p.m.) and Aug. 29 (noon-4 p.m.) in Philadelphia, PA
Guests · Non-Union · Flat Rate $50
See Casting Call →
Historical Drama Feature Film (Mike Lemon Casting)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Aug. 30-Sept. 3 and Sept. 8-12 in Wallingford and Coatesville, PA
Mob Member Extra · Non-Union · Day Rate $135
See Casting Call →
2PAC Merch Store Photoshoot
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots end of August/early-mid September in Philadelphia, PA
Female & Male Models · Non-Union · Flat Rate $800
See Casting Call →
Something Bad Just Happened (Zo Lynnie, Executive Director)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Sept. 11-13 in southern New Jersey
Various Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
See Casting Call →
The Grad Years (Syndicate Film School)
Sourced from Backstage
Rehearses Sept. 12-13, shoots Sept. 26-28 in Pennington, NJ
Various Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
See Casting Call →
Half-Moon (Bryce Mentzer, dir)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Sept. 25-28 in Chambersburg, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
See Casting Call →
Freevengers (Telligys)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots weekends from September through December in the Reading, PA area
Various Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
See Casting Call →
The Jeweler (Ghoststar)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots October 14-20 in Philadelphia, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
See Casting Call →
Side Quest (MSU)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Oct. 17-18 in Berlin, NJ
Various Roles · Non-Union · Flat Rate $150
See Casting Call →
Umbrella Man (Stage Right Films)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots October or November in the South Jersey area
Various Roles · Non-Union (SAG Micro-Budget Agreement, pending) · Deferred Rate/Profit Share
See Casting Call →
Untitled Psychological Thriller
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots October-November in Washington DC, Maryland, and Delaware
Various Roles · Non-Union · Day Rate $150
See Casting Call →
Flat Tire
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Nov. 7-8 in Philadelphia, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Day Rate $250
See Casting Call →
Crew Calls
Second Cameraman / Sound Recordist
Sourced from Mandy
Shoots August 16 in New Jersey
“Survivor” Themed Comedy Skit · Non-Union · Various Rates
Second Cameraman Crew Call / Sound Recordist Crew Call→
Grip / On Set Sound Recordist/Boom Operator / Production Assistant
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots August 16-22 in Wildwood, NJ
“Atlantic Avenue” · Non-Union · Various Rates
Grip Crew Call / On Set Sound Recordist/Boom Op Crew Call / PA Crew Call →
Wardrobe Assistant
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots August 18-19 in King of Prussia, PA
Bridal Shoot · Non-Union · Day Rate $500/10
See Crew Call →
Sound Mixer
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots August 21-22 in Gap, PA
Corporate · Non-Union · Day Rate $700/10 for labor $400 for basic interview kit fees (boom, lav, TC, slate and hop) Mileage covered
See Crew Call →
Swing
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots August 21-22 in Gap, PA
Corporate · Non-Union · Day Rate $800/10 + OT, additional fees for equipment
See Crew Call →
Swing
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots August 23-26 in Elkins Park, PA
Music Video · Non-Union · Day Rate $250
See Crew Call →
Production Assistant
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots August 23-26 in Elkins Park, PA
Music Video · Non-Union · Day Rate $200
See Crew Call →
Associate Producer
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots August 24 in Allentown, PA (We will pay for travel to Allentown from Philadelphia but not lodging)
Interviews · Non-Union · Day Rate $850
See Crew Call →
Gaffer
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots August 25-26 in Wayne, PA
Corporate - Confidential · Non-Union · Day Rate $1200 - $2000 - Depending on included gear
See Crew Call →
Director of Photography
Sourced from Production Hub
Shoots August 26 in Philadelphia, PA
Maeil Business TV Project
See Crew Call →
Production Assistant
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots August 27-28 in Jackson, NJ
CNBC · Non-Union · Day Rate $200
See Crew Call →
1st AC / 2nd AD / Boom Op / Hair & Makeup / Production Assistant / Wardrobe
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots October or November in the South Jersey area
“Umbrella Man” · Non-Union · Various Rates
1st AC Crew Call / 2nd AD Crew Call / Boom Op Crew Call / Hair & Makeup Crew Call / Production Assistant Crew Call / Wardrobe Crew Call →
Gaffer / Production Assistant & Script Supervisor / Sound Recordist
Editor / Sound Designer
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots late September in the Philadelphia, PA Area
“Where You Belong” · Non-Union · Various Rates
Gaffer Crew Call / PA & Script Supervisor Crew Call / Sound Recordist Crew Call / Editor Crew Call / Sound Designer Crew Call →
Jobs & Opportunities
Philadelphia Film Festival 35 Job Opportunities
Sourced from Philadelphia Film Society
Festival Operations Coordinator Job Description
Venue Managers Job Description
Volunteer Manager Job Description
Event Coordinator Job Description
Production Assistant Job Description
Click Here to Apply to Any of the Above Positions →
Video Editor
Sourced from Kathy Wickline Casting
Editing for Kids Film & TV Camp Footage
Job Posting →
The Joan Bressler Set in Philadelphia (SIP) Screenwriting Competition
Sourced from GPFO
Earlybird Deadline ($75 entry fee): September 15, 2026
The Greater Philadelphia Film Office (GPFO) has announced submissions will officially open for the annual Joan Bressler Set in Philadelphia (SIP) Screenwriting Competition on August 3. Celebrating screenwriters nationwide, the competition seeks compelling feature-length and original TV pilot scripts that feature the Greater Philadelphia region as a focal point or shootable setting. More Info →
Digital Content Producer
Philadelphia, PA · WHYY
Job Posting →
Associate Producer
Camden, NJ · The Campbell’s Soup Company · Salary Range $86,600-$119,100
Job Posting →
Sundance Institute Merrell Brand-Supported Storytelling Program
Sourced from Sundance Institute
Deadline August 19
In collaboration with Sundance Collab, Merrell is launching a global storytelling program built to bring its brand platform, It Starts Outside, to life through emotionally grounded, culturally resonant films. Through a series of original social-first short films, selected filmmakers will explore how stepping outside can spark connection, renewal, and personal change. More Info →
Sundance Institute’s Catalyst
Sourced from Sundance Institute
Pre-Application Ends August 19
Through our year-round program, we aim to build a culture of partnership between independent investors and filmmakers; to unlock funding for ambitious new independent films; and to engage our community in supporting the independent film ecosystem. More Info →
Sundance Institute Episodic Program
Sourced from Sundance Institute
Regular Deadline August 25
The Episodic Lab offers writers an opportunity to workshop an original pilot and develop their writing and pitching skills. Working with accomplished showrunners, producers, and executives, the fellows participate in one-on-one story meetings, pitching sessions, craft workshops, and writers rooms, which altogether provide creative and strategic tools to develop their pilots and navigate the industry. More Info →
Film Independent Screenwriting Lab 2027
Sourced from Film Independent
Regular Deadline: August 31, 2026
The 2027 Screenwriting Lab is a full-time, two-week program that will take place in the spring of 2027. The program is designed to provide individualized story and career development for emerging screenwriters with a fiction feature screenplay. More Info →
2026 Black List Parenthood Writers Fellowship
Sourced from The Black List
Regular Deadline: September 1, 2026
Four Fellows will receive a $15,000 grant and mentorship to support development of a screenplay or pilot about parenthood as a transformative human experience, aiming to shift cultural narratives and inspire broader recognition of parenthood’s value. More Info →
Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program
Sourced from Tepper Talks
Deadline: September 13, 2026
The mission of the Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program is to provide writers who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled writers, and writers over the age of 50 with the tools and education to become a writers’ assistant and script coordinator, resulting in meaningful employment opportunities. More Info →
International Screenwriters' Association’s The Great Pitch Competition
Sourced from Tepper Talks
Regular Deadline: September 30, 2026
The Great Pitch Competition is a groundbreaking, free-to-enter opportunity from the International Screenwriters' Association (ISA), one of the industry's most trusted champions of screenwriters. This competition puts ISA's powerful Development Slate behind your work, giving 2 writers unparalleled access, support, and visibility. More Info →
What's Filming
Task (Season 2)
July - TBD · TV Series · Philadelphia Area
Festival Submission Deadlines
Wellsboro Film Festival
Submitted via PHILMlist.com
Regular Deadline is August 23
Late Deadline is November 29
Every accepted filmmaker (2 people per film) gets a two-night's stay at The Penn Wells Hotel, and we have $15,000 in prizes! We're a really cool film festival that we like to call a filmmaker retreat in the beautifully quaint town of Wellsboro, PA.
Festival is February 19-21, 2027 · Wellsboro, PA FilmFreeway Page →
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
Submitted via PHILMlist.com
Earlybird Deadline is November 14
Regular Deadline is March 10, 2027
Late Deadline is April 5, 2027
Extended Deadline is April 8, 2027
Festival is May 4-7, 2027 · Philadelphia, PA FilmFreeway Page →