Filmmaker Meetup Presented by World of HA Productions
Sourced from Philadelphia Film Society
October 17 @ 11a-2p · Film Festival Lounge (125 Sansom Walk Philadelphia, PA 19106) · FREE

Part of Philadelphia Film Festival 35 “FILMADELPHIA” Category
Filmadelphia Category is categorized as “showcasing the most dynamic and talented voices from the greater Philadelphia area.” per the PFF 35 Program Guide

“Yale” w/ Q&A
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October 16 @ 7:30p · Film Society East 125 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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“Big Phan” w/ Q&A
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October 17 @ 12:15p · Film Society Center 1412 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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“The Haunting of Pennhurst” w/ Q&A
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October 17 @ 9:30p · Film Society East 125 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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“Gentle By Birth” w/ Q&A
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October 19 @ 6p · Film Society East 125 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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“I Don’t Want to Drink Your Blood Anymore” w/ Q&A
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October 20 @ 9p · Film Society Center 1412 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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“Joy Will Prevail” w/ Q&A
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October 21 @ 5:30p · Film Society Center 1412 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Rough Cuts
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October 21 @ 7p · Huddle 338 Brown Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 · FREE
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Movie People’s Guide to the 35th Philadelphia Film Festival
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Movie People’s guide to the 35th Philadelphia Film Festival, featuring our most anticipated movies, essential festival information, and tips we’ve picked up over four years of attending. From navigating theater lines to finding the best festival merch, here's everything we wish we knew before our first PFF.
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Philadelphia Film Festival Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Largest Ever Lineup
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Philadelphia Film Festival To Honor Tim Blake Nelson For Artistic Achievement In Directing
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Phillie Phanatic Documentary Spotlights the Men Behind the Mascot
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SAG-AFTRA
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Voice Your Support for Federal Film & TV Incentives a message from Michael J. Kraycik Philadelphia Local President
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Acting Class
Sourced from LS Studios
October 18 @ 1p · Location TBD · FREE
Don’t miss the chance to learn from Louis Stancil, a Hollywood acting coach who has worked with talent like Meek Mill, Kandi Burruss, the cast of the Will Smith-produced film "Charm City Kings", social media personality and PARAMOUNT star Pretty Vee, the cast of the UK-Based NETFLIX's series "Supacell", and many more. Louis is the owner of LS Acting Studios, with locations in Hollywood, Times Square NYC, and Atlanta. Event Details Here →

From Sundance Film Festival Short to Feature with Liz Sargent (TAKE ME HOME)
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October 20 @ 4p · Virtual · FREE
In this conversation, Sargent will share insights on:The Casting and Directing Process: Navigating the creative dynamics of casting family members and directing an actor with a cognitive disability. The Non-Traditional Path: Learning her craft outside of film school through Sundance Collab courses. Short-to-Feature Development: Expanding a proof-of-concept short (Sundance Film Festival 2023) into an award-winning feature. Grassroots Distribution: Executing her unique “Community Glitter Bomb” strategy to connect with audiences.  Event Details Here →

Gotham Class: Legal, Distribution & Marketing 101
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October 20 & 22 @ 5p · Virtual · $150
By the time you picture lock, much of what a distributor needs should already be in place - releases signed, licenses secured, and all archival footage cleared. All these are ideal to have before moving on. What's usually missing is having all of it organized in a package that a buyer's legal and delivery teams can accept. So we will go through what to track from development onward and how to make delivery a simple handoff rather than a panicked scramble. Event Details Here →

Essentials Workshop: Film Delivery - What Every Producer Should Know
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October 21 @ 1p · Virtual · $25
What exactly does it mean to “deliver” a film?  Delivery is the crucial, final step needed to ready a film for distribution and get paid. The best time to start preparing for delivery is before you begin, and yet delivery is often an afterthought in production budgets and workflows.  Stacey Smith of Jumpstart Production Services will review delivery terminology,  prepare you to review and negotiate a potential distributor’s delivery schedule to save time and money, and provide guidance in avoiding common pitfalls specifically related to legal and document deliverables such as clearances, music licensing, E&O insurance, union requirements and more. Event Details Here →

From Filing Cabinet to Finance Partner: Why Production Software Must Evolve
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October 22 @ 2p · Virtual · FREE
In this webinar, we’ll get a glimpse into what the cutting edge of production finance looks like in 2026, and explore how automated workflows, total visibility, and complete control can help finance teams avoid the pitfalls that are slowing them down. Event Details Here →

Philadelphia Tourism Promo
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Commercial · Shoots November 4 or 5 in Philadelphia, PA
Lead Female Role · Non-Union · Flat Rate $1,000
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A Man Named Kane
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Feature Film · Shoots February 2027 in Robbinsville Township, NJ
Various Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
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The Reality Of The Snitch
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Game Show Style Experiment · Philadelphia, PA area
Female 18-50 Participants · Non-Union · See Casting Call for Compensation and Details
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Videographer
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Shoots October 28 & 29 in Longwood, PA
Event · Flat Rate $1,500
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Director of Photography
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Shoots October 29 in Philadelphia, PA
Corporate · Day Rate $350
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Assistant Camera / Sound Mixer & Boom Op / Production Assistant
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Shoots February 2027 in Robbinsville Township, NJ
Feature Film “A Man Named Kane” · Various Rates
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Part-Time Office Production Assistant
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Mount Laurel, NJ
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Seasonal Associate Producer
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Mount Laurel, NJ
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Seasonal Feature Producer
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Mount Laurel, NJ
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Seasonal Sr. Associate Producer
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Mount Laurel, NJ
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ISA Fast Track Fellowship
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Mega Early Deadline: October 29
The ISA Fast Track has been the go-to fellowship for writers ready to rise. Past fellows have signed with major agencies like CAA and ICM, landed development deals, and joined the ISA Development Slate, where our team champions their work to producers actively looking for material. More Info →

ATX TV Pitch Competition and Mentorship Program
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Deadline: November 23
Whether you’ve been writing independently for years, or have just finished pouring your soul into your first pilot, this program is designed for those that have not quite been able to pierce the industry bubble. It is for both those who have been trying for years to get into the right door, and also those just starting out, ready to give it their all, but have no idea where to begin. More Info →

2027 Cassian Elwes Independent Screenwriting Fellowship at the Sundance Film Festival
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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 →

The Joan Bressler Set in Philadelphia 2027 Screenwriting Competition (SIP)
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Deadline: November 2
Whether you’re an experienced writer or fresh talent, the competition celebrates voices in storytelling while highlighting the opportunity and potential of Philadelphia’s many locations. By focusing on scripts that can be brought to life locally, SIP aims to showcase the city and surrounding region as a viable and compelling setting for film and television. More Info →

WIF x The Black List Episodic Lab
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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 →

Stowe 2027 Narrative Lab SAGindie Fellowship
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Deadline: November 16
Late Deadline: December 2
Participants will leave the Lab with story insights and ideas for next steps on the project workshopped, a refined pitch and ability to present their project, peer script notes, and new friends and colleagues. More Info →

DGA Assistant Directing Training Program
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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 →

No New Productions

Task (Season 2)
July - December · TV Series · Philadelphia Area

No New 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
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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 →

30th Annual First Glance Philadelphia Film Festival
Sourced from GPFO
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 →

Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
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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 →

Wellsboro Film Festival
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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 →

Cookies & Comedy Film Festival
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Deadline: November 30, 2026
Late Deadline: December 31, 2026
Accepting comedy shorts up to 20 minutes, completed in 2025 or later. 20% discount code: 2027COOKIES
Festival is March 13, 2027 · Harris Theater in Pittsburgh, PA FilmFreeway Page →