FACTS Fest 2026 Film Industry Luncheon
Sourced from Central PA Film Commission
September 17 11:30a-3p · 1219 W End Ave Hummelstown, PA 17036 · $50
Connect with professionals while enjoying lunch and hearing from acclaimed producers, filmmakers, and industry leaders as they discuss financing, production, distribution, and the future of Pennsylvania's film industry. More Info Here →

Financial Planning for Screenwriters
Sourced from The Writers Guild Foundation
September 10 10-11:30p · Virtual · FREE
Join us on September 10 for an honest and practical conversation with Eden Dranger (TV Writer and Author of Not So Starving Artist on Substack), Shawn Landis (Senior Financial Advisor, HCR Wealth Advisors), and Shruti Saran (Secret Level, Slip) about navigating your finances and making smart financial choices to sustain your writing career Details Here →

Sound Production Workshop
Sourced from GPFO
September 12 12-2p · PhillyCAM 699 Ranstead St  (2nd Fl Green Screen Room) Philadelphia, PA 19106 · FREE for SIFTer Members / $15 for Non-Members
This workshop will focus on operating digital audio recorders, setting up shot gun and lavalier microphones, and using standard recording techniques to get the best sound quality for your projects! Details Here →

Special Learning Session: Festival Ready
Sourced from Scribe Video Center
September 15 7-9p · Scribe Video Center - 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia PA, 19104 · $5 for Scribe Members / $15 for Non-Members
In an open dialogue with Sydney Rodriguez, program manager of BlackStar Film Festival, to learn first-hand how you can shine in your festival submissions. This workshop will offer tools, tips, and tricks for filmmakers interested in placing their films on the festival circuit. Details Here →

Big Bad Wolf (This Might Be A Problem Productions)
Sourced from Mandy
Shoots September 21-25 in Pennsylvania
Various Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
See Casting Call →

SAID Feedback Model Training Video (Aspire Studios)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots mid-late September in Trenton, NJ
Various Lead Roles · Non-Union · Flat Rate $700
See Casting Call →

Senior Assassin (Jules Santamauro)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots September 16 in South Jersey
Male Lead Role · Non-Union · Flat Rate $200
See Casting Call →

Atlantic Avenue (Butterfly Productions)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots September 19 in Wildwood, NJ
Male Day Player · Non-Union · Flat Rate $200
See Casting Call →

Social Ads For Nausea Relief Band (Forge Apollo)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots September 29 in Newtown Square & Downingtown, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Flat Rate $400
See Casting Call →

I Can't Save The World (Ike W)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots October 22-25 in Philadelphia, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
See Casting Call →

Last Call
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Mid-November in Philadelphia, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Flat Rate $200
See Casting Call →

[I Love You] To The Grave and Back (Jordyn Marchincin)
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots December 14-16 in Philadelphia, PA area / Bucks County, PA
Various Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
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Convalescent
Sourced from Backstage
Shoots Jan 2-5, 2027 in Philadelphia, PA or Delaware
Various Roles · Union/Non-Union · Negotiated Rate
See Casting Call →

Documentary Style Camera Person
Sourced from Mandy
Shoots Between September 15 - November 1 in Philadelphia, PA Area
Caregiver Storytelling Campaign · Non-Union · Flat Rate $1000
See Crew Call →

Production Assistant
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots September 15 in Philadelphia, PA
Corporate - Confidential · Non-Union · Flat Rate $300
See Crew Call →

Production Assistant
Sourced from Production Hub
Shoots September 22 in Wilmington, DE
Confidential · Non-Union · Day Rate $250
See Crew Call →

Camera Op
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots September 28 - October 19 in Reading, PA
TV Confidential · Non-Union · Day Rate $500
See Crew Call →

Director / DP & Camera Op / Sound Recordist
Submitted via PHILMlist.com
Shoots October 3 in Philadelphia, PA
“Carrying Home” · Non-Union · Modest Stipend
See Crew Call / Contact Email: [email protected] →

Event Videographer
Sourced from Production Hub
Shoots October 7-8 in Philadelphia, PA
Mass Timber Trade Show · Non-Union · Negotiated Rate
See Crew Call →

Camera Op
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots October 14-17 in Philadelphia, PA
Live/Special Event - Confidential · Non-Union · Day Rate $600-800
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Wardrobe Stylist
Sourced from GPFO
Shoots 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 12/12 in Philadelphia, PA
“The Price of Peace” · Non-Union · Day Rate $250
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Prop Master/Practical Blood SFX
Sourced from Production Hub
Shoots Late October/Early November in Philadelphia, PA
Short Film · Non-Union · Negotiated Rate
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Video Production Intern
Sourced from Comcast Spectacor
Philadelphia, PA · Comcast Spectacor (Philadelphia Flyers)
Job Posting →

Associate Digital Producer
Sourced from WHYY
Philadelphia, PA · WHYY
Job Posting →

Digital Video Producer/Editor
Sourced from NBCUniversal
Philadelphia, PA · NBC Sports Philadelphia
Job Posting →

Weekend AM Content Producer
Sourced from NBCUniversal
Philadelphia, PA · NBC10 Philadelphia
Job Posting →

Sundance Institute’s Catalyst
Sourced from Sundance Institute
Official Application Deadline September 23
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 →

International Screenwriters' Association’s The Great Pitch Competition
Sourced from Tepper Talks
Regular Deadline: September 30
The Great Pitch Competition is a groundbreaking, free-to-enter opportunity from the International Screenwriters' Association (ISA), one of the industry's most trusted champions of screenwriters. This competition puts ISA's powerful Development Slate behind your work, giving 2 writers unparalleled access, support, and visibility. More Info →

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 →

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

Untitled A&E Docuseries (Season 1)
August - October · TV Series · Philadelphia Area on SEPTA

30th Annual First Glance Philadelphia Film Festival
Sourced from GPFO
Early Deadline is October 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 →