Six weeks in. The 48 Hour Film Festival kicks off this weekend, BlackStar Film Festival is right around the corner, and FX just picked up “Wildwood”. A lighter week on new listings but plenty worth checking 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 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
BlackStar Film Festival
Sourced from BlackStar
August 6-9
BlackStar Film Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the global majority—showcasing films by Black, Brown, and Indigenous people from around the world.
Schedule | Festival Guide | Film Guide | Passes →
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
FX picks up 'Wildwood,' a Jersey Shore comedy from creator of 'Derry Girls'
Sourced from The PhillyVoice
Read the Article Here →
Workshops & Education
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 →
Gotham Class: Fundraising Your Documentary
Sourced from The Gotham
August 3 & 5 · Zoom · $150
Feeling overwhelmed by the fundraising process? Not sure how best to get your film funded? Join The Gotham for Fundraising Your Documentary in a Changing Landscape, led by documentary producer Darcy McKinnon. Details Here →
Blue Stoop Presents Creative Coworking @ Writers Room
Sourced from Blue Stoop
August 4 · Writers Room (Ross Commons, 3rd Floor)229 North 34th Street 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 →
Casting Calls
'Wo/Man On The Street' Series (Resonant Pictures)
Sourced from Backstage
Ongoing series shoot in Manhattan, NY and Philadelphia, PA
Male & Female Hosts · Non-Union · Flat Rate $700-$800
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 →
Lehigh Campus Corporate Shoot (Maestro Filmworks)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots either Aug. 4 or 5 at Lehigh University Campus in Bethlehem, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Flat Rate $250
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 →
Experimental Short About Grief And Inner Conversation (Director Josh Heinrich)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Aug. 6-8 in Lancaster, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Flat Rate $200
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 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 →
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 →
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
2nd AC
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots August 5-6 in Ambler, PA
Corporate - Confidential · Non-Union · $350 Daily Rate - Must Provide Camera Gear
See Crew Call →
Parking Production Assistant
Sourced from GPFO
Shoots July - November in Philadelphia, PA and Surrounding Area
“Task Season 2” · Non-Union
See Crew Call →
Boom Op
Sourced from GPFO
Shoots August 8 & 9 in Philadelphia, PA
“Ophelia: City Exodus” · Non-Union · Volunteer
See Crew Call →
Gaffer
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots August 25-26 in Wayne, PA
Corporate - Confidential · Non-Union · Rate $1200 - $2000 Daily Rate - 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
The Joan Bressler Set in Philadelphia (SIP) Screenwriting Competition Opens August 3 with Over $20,000 in Prizes
Sourced from GPFO
Submissions Open August 3
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 →
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 →
Multimedia Editor Production Technician
Philadelphia, PA · WHYY
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 →
What's Filming
Task (Season 2)
July - TBD · TV Series · Philadelphia Area
Festival Submission Deadlines
Philadelphia Film Festival (PFF35)
Sourced from FilmFreeway
Extended Deadline is August 12
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 →