Ten weeks in. This issue is packed with casting calls and has some solid workshop opportunities worth your time. A couple of new job postings at NBC Sports Philadelphia and NBC10 round things out nicely. 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
Philadelphia Film Events & Screenings
Rough Cuts
Unconfirmed event, but below info is based on previous events. Be sure to follow Rough Cuts IG Account for any updates @roughcutsfilmmakers
September 2 7-9p · Huddle 338 Brown St Philadelphia, PA 19123 · FREE
At our monthly screenings, we show the work of people who are in the audience with us. We strive to have a diverse representation of people, voices, backgrounds, and experience levels. We typically show 8 films under 10mins. More Info Here →
Philadelphia Film News
The 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada, 2026
Sourced from Movie Maker Magazine
Two Philadelphia Universities make the list this year.
Read About Them Here →
Workshops & Education
BFS August LATE NIGHT Virtual Screenwriting Workshop
Sourced from Black Film Space
August 27 10p-12a · Virtual · $15 for Non-Members / Free for Members
During this Zoom meeting, we will read one 10 to 15 page script or excerpt and offer peer to peer constructive feedback in an open forum setting. Attendees are encouraged to primarily offer feedback on story structure, character development and dialogue. Details Here →
Workshop your TV* idea with a Broad City producer
Sourced from Eventbrite
August 30 12-1:30p · Virtual · $23.18
Ryan Elizabeth Cunningham will listen to your vision (even an early one!) for a TV show, web series, podcast, solo show (or more), and tell you how to make sure it has "legs." Ryan has produced legendary shows like Broad City, Search Party, Ziwe, Inside Amy Schumer, and Flatbush Misdemeanors—AND has also taught hundreds of people to build ideas original and important to them into pitches ready to pitch and shows ready to sell. She knows what's UP, and she's ready to tell YOU. Details Here →
Blue Stoop Presents Creative Coworking @ Writers Room
Sourced from Blue Stoop
September 1 6-8p · Writers Room (Ross Commons) 229 N 34th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · FREE
Creative Coworking is an opportunity for writers and readers of all experience levels to spend time together while working toward their personal goals. Bring a work in progress, start something new, read a book, or just do some daydreaming! Details Here →
Alternative Distribution for Filmmakers
Sourced from Eventbrite
September 1 7-8p · Virtual · $10
A conversation on discovering new ways to bring your film to audiences. Join a panel of filmmakers, executives, and industry innovators for a virtual conversation about unique opportunities in film distribution and audience engagement. Details Here →
Inside the Producer & Director Partnership on THE WHISPER MAN
Sourced from Sundance Co//ab
September 1 7-8p · Virtual · FREE
In this live online event, we will speak with Director James Ashcroft, Producer and AGBO’s Chief Creative Officer Angela Russo-Otstot, and Producer Kassee Whiting, AGBO’s EVP of Film and Television. Together, they will give an inside look into their creative and business collaboration, the studio-director dynamic, and the journey of bringing Ashcroft’s vision to the screen. Details Here →
Philadelphia Area Casting Calls
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 →
Bathhouse Brand Content
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Sept. TBC (two days) in Philadelphia, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
See Casting Call →
Construction Company Sport Hype Video (Groundworks)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Sept. 1 in Blackwood, NJ
Various Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
See Casting Call →
Why Choose One? (Mini Studio)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Sept. 1 or 2 in Philadelphia, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Flat Rate $350
See Casting Call →
Branded Nutritional Supplement Online Commercial (Lockwired)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Sept. 5 in Philadelphia, PA
Female Model/Actor Role · Non-Union · Flat Rate $400
See Casting Call →
Love and the Ritual of it (Cystic Cinema)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Sept. 5 and 7 in Mercer County, NJ
Various Roles · Non-Union · Day Rate $50
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 →
Love Letter To Basketball (Anomaly Films)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots mid-September or early October in Philadelphia, PA
Basketball Player Role · Non-Union · Day Rate $400
See Casting Call →
Fargoner (SQUINT)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots mid-late September in Philadelphia area, PA
Boy Lead Role · Non-Union · Day Rate $250
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 →
Persistence Chimera (Qwaleek Brown)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots around September-October in Philadelphia, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Unpaid
See Casting Call →
The Jersey Phantom (Qwaleek Brown)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots September/October in New Jersey
Various Roles · Non-Union · Unpaid
See Casting Call →
No Good Deed
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots early October in Philadelphia, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Negotiated Rate
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 →
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 →
Convalescent
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Jan 2-5, 2027 in Philadelphia, PA or Delaware
Various Roles · Union/Non-Union · Negotiated Rate
See Casting Call →
Philadelphia Area Crew Calls
Hair Stylist / Production Designer
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots September in Philadelphia, PA
“Unexpected Love” · Non-Union · Flat Rate $200
Hair Stylist Crew Call / Production Designer Crew Call →
Production Assistant
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots September 2-4 in Media, PA
Documentary · Non-Union · Daily Rate $250
See Crew Call →
1st AC / DP / Gaffer / Hair/Makeup / Production Assistant / Sound Mixer
Sourced from Mandy
Shoots September 7 in Georgetown, DE
“Black Ink” · Non-Union · Various Rates
1st AC Crew Call / DP Crew Call / HMU Crew Call / PA Crew Call / Sound Mixer Crew Call →
Production Stylist / Art Director
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Sept. 10-11 in Berks County, PA
Cinematic Tourism Commercial · Non-Union · Flat Rate $1050
See Crew Call →
Documentary Style Camera Person
Sourced from Mandy
Shoots Between September 15 - November 1 in Philadelphia, PA Area
Caregiver Storytelling Campaign · Non-Union · Flat Rate $1000
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 →
Philadelphia Film Jobs & Opportunities
Digital Video Producer/Editor
Sourced from NBCUniversal
Philadelphia, PA · NBC Sports Philadelphia
Job Posting →
Weekend AM Content Producer
Sourced from NBCUniversal
Philadelphia, PA · NBC10 Philadelphia
Job Posting →
Digital Content Producer
Sourced from WHYY
Philadelphia, PA · WHYY
Job Posting →
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 →
Sundance Collab x TikTok Micro-Series Challenge
Sourced from Sundance Co//ab
Deadline: September 9
Ready to turn your series into the next must-watch micro-series? Sundance Collab is teaming up with TikTok to launch a global community challenge dedicated to the art of the micro-series. We are looking for bold, innovative creators ready to redefine short-form storytelling. 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 →
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 →
Sundance Institute’s Catalyst
Sourced from Sundance Institute
Official Application Deadline September 23, 2026
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 →
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 in the Philadelphia Area
Task (Season 2)
July - TBD · TV Series · Philadelphia Area
Untitled A&E Docuseries (Season 1)
August - October · TV Series · Philadelphia Area on SEPTA
Festival Submission Deadlines
Wellsboro Film Festival
Submitted via PHILMlist.com
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 →