Five weeks in and PHILMlist hit a milestone this week. For the first time, a listing came in directly through philmlist.com/submissions. It means a lot and it's exactly the kind of community contribution that makes this newsletter worth reading. If you have something worth sharing, please send it our way.
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 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
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What’s Going On
Scrappy Movie Club: “Memento” Film Discussion / Networking Event
Submitted via PHILMlist.com
Scrappy Movie Club is launching a monthly movie club! Each month, they’ll select a movie, then you can watch that movie anytime during the month, then join them for a virtual get-together to discuss the movie, make friends, and enjoy digitally-induced merriment!
More Details | Registration Link →
Philly 48 Hour Film Festival Cast & Crew Databases
Sourced from Instagram
Philly 48 Hour Film Festival has posted forms to fill out as well as databases for people who want to participate in the film festival and are looking for a team to join.
Linktree Page With Links →
Local News
Rough Cuts Builds New Community as Philly’s Only Open Mic for Filmmakers
Sourced from BSR
Link to Article →
Workshops & Education
The Cinematography of THE INVITE with Olivia Wilde and Adam Newport-Berra
Sourced from Sundance CO//AB
July 24 11:00AM-12:15PM · Free
In this live, online session, Wilde will join her Emmy-winning cinematographer Adam Newport-Berra (The Studio, Club Kid) to unpack their visual approach to The Invite.
More Details →
Gotham Class: Budgeting & Scheduling Your Film
Sourced from The Gotham
July 28 & 30 5:00PM - 8:00PM · $150
This two session workshop gives indie and documentary filmmakers the practical tools, industry language, and hands on practice to stop guessing at numbers and start planning with confidence.
More Details →
Gotham Class: Advanced Essentials: The Future of Film Distribution
Sourced from The Gotham
July 29 5:00PM - 8:00PM · $75
There's no way around it: distribution is getting harder. There are fewer deals, evaporating funding, and strategies that worked even a year ago now feel obsolete. So how do filmmakers find information that is current, targeted, and relevant to their specific film and situation?
More Details →
SAGindie Workshop | Low Budget Contracts Made Easy
Sourced from SAGindie
July 31 · Zoom · Free
Join the SAGindie staff for this virtual workshop and learn how to hire professional actors for your indie film. Details Here →
Casting Calls
Liquid Death Commercial (Apple Slice Films)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots July 24 in Philadelphia, PA
Background Roles · Non-Union · Flat Rate $100
See Casting Call →
The Independence Elementary School Commercial (Apple Slice Films)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots July 28-29 in Newark, DE
Lead Female Role · Non-Union · Day Rate $500
See Casting Call →
Coffee Time, Philly (Splitman Media)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Throughout July in Philadelphia, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Rate $70 / Hour
See Casting Call →
Haircut Video (Quickstrike Casting)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Throughout July in Philadelphia, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Flat Rate $200 + Free Haircut
See Casting Call →
Sisterhood (Yasmin Brown)
Sourced from GPFO
Shoots August 1-2 in Philadelphia, PA
Female Roles · Non-Union · Volunteer
See Casting Call →
Lottery Club (VideoCrew)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Early August in Philadelphia, PA
Bouncer Role · Non-Union · Flat Rate $300
See Casting Call →
Tremendous (Malix Media)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots August 4-7 in Philadelphia, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
See Casting Call →
Light’s Down Music Video (Ryan Sellers)
Sourced from GPFO
Shoots August 9 in Collingdale Park (Delaware County)
Various Roles · Non-Union · See Casting Call for Rates
See Casting Call →
Lifestyle Food Commercial Photoshoot
Sourced from Backstage
August 13 in Philadelphia, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Flat Rate $400
See Casting Call →
Angel Slice
Sourced from Backstage
August 15-23 in Pennsylvania
Various Roles · Non-Union · Volunteer
See Casting Call →
Atlantic Avenue (A Butterfly Production)
Sourced from Backstage
August 16-22 in Wildwood, NJ
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 →
In the Rear View (Ramya Vemuri, Director-Producer)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots September or October (tentative) in Maryland (DMV area)
Various Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
See Casting Call →
Parachute (Temple University)
Sourced from Backstage
Rehearses Fall; shoots Winter in Greater Philadelphia, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
See Casting Call →
Brass (AWAL Productions)
Sourced from Mandy
Shoots March 2027 for 2 Weeks in Philadelphia/Bucks County, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
See Casting Call →
Oath Betrayed (Sonya Giddings)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots March 2027 in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding area
Various Roles · Non-Union · Flat Rate $125
See Casting Call →
Crew Calls
Parking Production Assistant
Sourced from GPFO
Shoots July - November in Philadelphia, PA and Surrounding Area
“Task Season 2” · Non-Union
See Crew Call →
Sound Mixer & Boom Op
Sourced from GPFO
Shoots August 1-9 in Philadelphia, PA and Surrounding Area
“High Rollers” · Non-Union · Paid
See Crew Call →
1st AC, Production Sound
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots August 3-6 in Doylestown, PA and Philadelphia, PA
“Untitled Micro-Budget Indie Pilot” · Non-Union · Day Rate $125
1st AC / Production Sound
Sound Mixer / Boom Op, Gaffer, SFX Makeup Artist
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots 2 weeks in August in Philadelphia, PA and/or Upstate New York
“Keeper of the Forest” · Non-Union · Various Rates
Sound Mixer/Boom Op / Gaffer / SFX MUA
Boom Op
Sourced from GPFO
Shoots August 8 & 9 in Philadelphia, PA
“Ophelia: City Exodus” · Non-Union · Volunteer
See Crew Call →
Stunt Coordinator
Sourced from Rough Cuts Slack
Shoots August 15 in Philadelphia, PA
See Crew Call →
Production Designer
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots August 16-22 in Wildwood, NJ
“Atlantic Avenue” · Non-Union · Flat Rate $400
See Crew Call →
Gaffer
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots August 25-26 in Wayne, PA
Corporate - Confidential · Non-Union · Rate $1200 - $2000 (Daily) - 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 →
Set Decorator
Sourced from GPFO
Shoots in August in Montgomery County
“Greened Out” · Non-Union · Paid
See Crew Call →
Sound Mixer
Sourced from GPFO
October 24 - 28 in Philadelphia, PA area
“The Price of Peace” · Paid
See Crew Call →
Fight Choreographer, Hair & Make Up/SFX Artist, Propmaster
Sourced from Mandy
Shoots March 2027 (2 weeks) in Philadelphia/Bucks County, PA
“Brass” · Non-Union · Various Rates
Fight Choreographer Info / HMU/SFX Artist Info / Propmaster Info
Cinematographer, Sound Mixer
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots March 2027 in Philadelphia, PA and Surrounding Area
“Oath Betrayed” · Non-Union · Various Rates
Cinematographer / Sound Mixer
Jobs & Opportunities
Director of Photography
Philadelphia, PA · Universal Music Group · Salary Range $96,660 - $115,000
Job Posting →
Junior Motion Designer
Philadelphia, PA · Universal Music Group · Salary Range $54,000 - $75,000
Job Posting →
Stylist
Philadelphia, PA · Universal Music Group · Salary Range $63,010 - $90,000
Job Posting →
Producer
Philadelphia, PA · Aon · Salary Range $140,800 - $200,000
Job Posting →
Associate Producer
Camden, NJ · The Campbell’s Soup Company · Salary Range $86,600-$119,100
Job Posting →
Part-Time Production Assistant
Philadelphia, PA · MPFR Media
Job Posting →
Multimedia Editor Production Technician
Philadelphia, PA · WHYY
Job Posting →
Videographer
Bellmawr, NJ · Raw Health Canine Food Pay · $18 - $30 / Hour
Job Posting →
Videographer
Bensalem, PA · ALGO Technology · $40 / Hour
Job Posting →
Videographer
Bensalem, PA · KB Tech Inc · $15 / Hour
Job Posting →
3D Motion Specialist
Philadelphia, PA · Universal Music Group · Salary Range $63,010 - 90,000
Job Posting →
Digital Imaging Technician
Philadelphia, PA · Universal Music Group · Salary Range $63,010 - 90,000
Job Posting →
Grip and Equipment Manager
Philadelphia, PA · Universal Music Group · Salary Range $63,010 - 80,000
Job Posting →
Senior Director, Head of Content Creative
Philadelphia, PA · Universal Music Group · Salary Range $177,800 - 249,000
Job Posting →
Video Operator
Philadelphia, PA · Universal Music Group · Salary Range $63,010 - 95,000
Job Posting →
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 →
What's Filming
Task (Season 2)
July - TBD · TV Series · Philadelphia Area
Festival Submission Deadlines
48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia
Sourced from 48 Hour Film Project
Late Deadline is July 31
Competition Kickoff is July 31 · TBD in Philadelphia, PA More Info →
Philadelphia Film Festival (PFF35)
Sourced from FilmFreeway
Late Deadline is July 29
Festival is October 15 - 25 · Philadelphia, 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 →