Quick Links
Philadelphia Area Film Events & Screenings
Philadelphia Film Festival 35 Programmers’ Panel
Sourced from Philadelphia Film Society
October 3 @ 7p · Film Society Center 1412 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 · FREE
Event Info Here →
Philadelphia Area Film News
Philadelphia Film Festival 35 Schedule
Sourced from Philadelphia Film Society
Schedule Guide Here →
DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince Series ‘215’ in the Works From Westbrook, Malar Group
Sourced from TheWrap.
Read Article Here →
Philadelphia Area Union Events & News
SAG-AFTRA
Sourced from SAG-AFTRA
Negotiated Dubbing Agreement Wages & Working Conditions Meeting · Virtual · Must RSVP
October 8 @ 7p · Event Detail Page →
Sourced from SAG-AFTRA
TV Animation Agreements Informational Meeting · Virtual · Must RSVP
October 9 @ 6p · Event Detail Page →
Sourced from SAG-AFTRA
Philly Local Conservatory Hosts Workshop With Bryan Fox
Read Article Here →
Sourced from SAG-AFTRA
Philly Local Members Win Big at Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Awards
Read Article Here →
Workshops & Education
Beyond the Campaign: Leveraging Kickstarter to Fund Your Film
Sourced from Black Film Space
October 13 @ 7p · Virtual · FREE
This conversation will feature Taylor Shaw, the Head of Film at Kickstarter for an insightful conversation exploring the opportunities available for independent filmmakers and how to strategically leverage crowdfunding to bring creative projects to life. Event Details Here →
Rather Be Delusional Than Unsuccessful
Submitted via PHILMlist.com
October 14 @ 12p or 6p · Virtual · $30
A practical virtual workshop for actors, filmmakers, and creatives navigating the film and entertainment industry. Participants will explore practical approaches to marketing themselves, building visibility, creating consistent content, networking, identifying opportunities, and generating income from their existing creative skills. The session focuses on turning ideas into actionable steps that can support a creative career beyond simply waiting for the next audition or opportunity. Participants will receive practical resources and strategies they can continue using after the session. Event Details Here / 12p Registration / 6p Registration →
Philadelphia Area Casting Calls
Same Love
Sourced from Backstage
Short Film · Shoots Nov. 14-15 & 21-22 in South Jersey/Philadelphia, PA area
Various Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
See Casting Call →
I Break
Sourced from Backstage
Short Film · Shoots Nov. 20-30 in Philadelphia, PA
Male Lead & Supporting Role · Non-Union · $600-850 flat rate (est. 5 days of work)
See Casting Call →
From Past Issues But Still Accepting Submissions
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 →
Philadelphia Area Crew Calls
Philadelphia Film Jobs & Opportunities
Stowe 2027 Narrative Lab SAGindie Fellowship
Sourced from SAGindie
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 →
From Past Issues But Still Accepting Applications
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 →
The Joan Bressler Set in Philadelphia 2027 Screenwriting Competition (SIP)
Sourced from GPFO
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
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 →
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
Festival Submission Deadlines
Cookies & Comedy Film Festival
Submitted via PHILMlist.com
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 →
From Past Issues But Still Accepting Submissions
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 →
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 →
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