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Philadelphia Area Film News
2026 Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Recipients
Sourced from Mid-Atlantic Chapter of NATAS
Recipients Here →
New Documentary Spotlights Philly’s Legendary “Black Cowboys” on Fletcher Street
Sourced from Philly Mag
Read Article Here →
Philadelphia Area Union Events & News
SAG-AFTRA
Sourced from SAG-AFTRA
Human Voices Only! What SAG-AFTRA Members Need to Know About Music and AI · Virtual · Must RSVP
October 6 @ 4p · Event Detail Page →
Sourced from SAG-AFTRA
Negotiated Dubbing Agreement Wages & Working Conditions Meeting · Virtual · Must RSVP
October 8 @ 7p · Event Detail Page →
Sourced from SAG-AFTRA
A Message From Philadelphia Local President Michael J. Kraycik Read Message Here →
Sourced from SAG-AFTRA
Honoring a Legend: A Dedicated Bench for the Heart and Soul of Philly’s WMMR Read Article Here →
Workshops & Education
Forming Strategic Brand Partnerships with Festival Darling COOKIE QUEENS
Sourced from Sundance Co//ab
October 5 @ 3p · Virtual · FREE
In this interactive one-hour session, you’ll hear from a panel of experts on making smart brand partnerships without losing creative control. We’ll be joined by Alysa Nahmias, Director and Producer of Cookie Queens and founder of the production company AJNA Films, Brian Newman, Producer and Founder of Sub-Genre, and Hannah Habuzaineh, Director of Sustainability and Social Impact at Free People. Event Details Here →
Jamie Nash Takes You Through the Save the Cat!® Story Suite
Sourced from Save the Cat!
October 7 @ 7p · Virtual · FREE
Join Jamie Nash, author of Save the Cat! Writes Horror, the Save the Cat! Beat Sheet Workbook, and Save the Cat! Writes for TV, for a free live tour of Story Suite, followed by a Q&A. Event Details Here →
Philadelphia Area Casting Calls
The Reality Of The Snitch
Submitted via PHILMlist.com
Game Show Style Experiment · Philadelphia, PA area
Female 18-50 Participants · Non-Union · See Casting Call for Compensation and Details
See Casting Call →
Survivor
Sourced from CBS Philadelphia
Reality TV · In Person Cattle Call · Rivers Casino 1001 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Rivers Casino Press Release / CBS Philadelphia Casting Call Info →
Philadelphia Area Crew Calls
Associate Story Producer / Transcriber/Logger
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots September 30 - October 21 in Reading, PA
TV · Day Rate $250
Associate Story Producer Crew Call / Transcriber/Logger Crew Call →
Audio Recordist / Hair & Makeup Artist
Sourced from Production Hub
Shoots October 14 - 15 in Philadelphia, PA
Testimonials · Day Rate $500-550 (Check Individual Crew Call for Rate)
Audio Recordist Crew Call / HMU Crew Call →
Philadelphia Film Jobs & Opportunities
2027 Cassian Elwes Independent Screenwriting Fellowship at the Sundance Film Festival
Sourced from The Black List
Deadline: November 1
The Cassian Elwes Independent Screenwriting Fellowship is an annual program designed to encourage and identify new talent in the field of independent cinema by awarding one screenwriter each year with an all-expenses paid trip to the 2027 Sundance Film Festival with producer Cassian Elwes (MUDBOUND, LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER, DALLAS BUYERS CLUB). More Info →
WIF x The Black List Episodic Lab
Sourced from Tepper Talks
Deadline: November 2
Achieving equitable cultural representation within our media narratives requires a representative number of skilled storytellers. The Episodic Lab, held in partnership with key collaborator and industry benchmarker The Black List, is designed to equip new television writers with the knowledge to build and sustain their careers. This program provides participants with support in craft, professional development, and networking toward advancing their livelihoods. More Info →
From Past Issues But Still Accepting Applications
2027 The Owl Screenwriting Workshop
Sourced from The Black List
Deadline: October 2
The workshop serves as a critical bridge for creative talent, connecting emerging screenwriters directly with leading international producers, executives, and decision-makers. Up to ten (10) selected professional writers will participate in a unique program consisting of high-level mentorship, one-to-one script notes, masterclasses, panels and networking events with industry professionals. More Info →
DGA Assistant Directing Training Program
Sourced from DGA
Deadline: December 1
The New York Assistant Director Training Program is designed to provide opportunities for a limited number of individuals to become Assistant Directors in film, television & commercial production. This is a two-year Program consisting of 350 days of on-the-job training combined with monthly seminars. More Info →
What's Filming in the Philadelphia Area
No New Productions
From Past Issues But Still in Production
Task (Season 2)
July - December · TV Series · Philadelphia Area
Untitled A&E Docuseries (Season 1)
August - October · TV Series · Philadelphia Area on SEPTA
Festival Submission Deadlines
48 Hour Film Horror Fantasy Project - Global
Sourced from 48 Hour Film Festival
October 30 - November 1
Go full horror. Dive into fantasy. Get creepy, magical, monstrous, mysterious, or wonderfully weird. When the weekend begins, every team receives a Horror and a Fantasy genre plus required elements that must appear in their film. What happens next is entirely up to you. This is a global competition, so you can make your film wherever you are! Kickoff happens via email, and after the filmmaking weekend, the screenings and awards take place online. More Details Here →
48 Hour Film Comedy Project - Global
Sourced from 48 Hour Film Festival
October 30 - November 1
Go clever. Go awkward. Go absurd. Go completely over the top. When the weekend begins, every team receives two Comedy subgenres plus required elements that must appear in their film. Where you take it from there is entirely up to you. This is a global competition, so you can make your film wherever you are! Kickoff happens via email, and after the filmmaking weekend, the screenings and awards take place online. More Details Here →
From Past Issues But Still Accepting Submissions
30th Annual First Glance Philadelphia Film Festival
Sourced from GPFO
Early Deadline is October 1
Regular Deadline is November 1
FirstGlance Film Fests have been named 5 times as “1 of the 25 Best Film Festival Investments” and “Top 25 Film Festivals” and “50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” in Moviemaker Magazine and “One of the top 25 indie film friendly businesses in the world”.
Festival is in May 2027 · Philadelphia, PA More Details Here →
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 →
Notes from PHILMlist
Only paid casting and crew calls are included in PHILMlist. Casting calls, crew calls, and job postings appear in one issue only unless submitted directly via philmlist.com/submissions, which may be included for up to four weeks. Events and screenings are only listed the week of the event. Festival deadlines and opportunities stay until their deadline passes.
Submissions are open at philmlist.com/submissions. Please submit no later than Wednesday at 6pm. The more people contribute, the better this gets for everyone. Submissions are FREE!
Rush calls and last minute events pop up all the time between issues. When I spot them I repost immediately on Instagram so if you need real time updates, follow @PHILMlist.
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].
I hope you enjoyed the issue!
Nick Moyer
