Starting this week, everything in PHILMlist is new unless otherwise noted. Casting and crew calls sourced from public listings will only appear in one issue moving forward. To have your listings included for up to four weeks, submit directly at philmlist.com/submissions.

More details on the updates in Notes from PHILMlist.

FACTS Fest 2026 Screening: “Girl, Interrupted” & Post Screening Conversation w/Mike Fantasia (Location Manager)
Sourced from Central PA Film Commission
September 18 @ 7p · PENN CINEMA 541 Airport Rd. Lititz, PA 17543 · $35
The conversation will extend beyond “Girl, Interrupted” into Fantasia’s extraordinary career, with credits including Top Gun: Maverick, Spider-Man, Ant-Man, and Indiana Jones, offering audiences a rare look at the craft of location management and what it takes to transform real places into cinematic worlds. More Info Here / Purchase Tickets Here →

Screening: "2000 Meters to Andriivka"
Submitted via PHILMlist.com
September 19 @ 6:30p · Ukrainian League of Philadelphia 800 N 23rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 · FREE
From the director of the Oscar Winning "20 Days in Mariupol" comes the new documentary from the frontlines of Ukraine: "2000 Meters to Andriivka." Also showing a sneak peek of new footage from a work-in-progress documentary about the frontline doctors in Ukraine from a Philadelphia based filmmaker. Facebook Post w/Event Details →

Tom Pelphrey Wins First Emmy For ‘Task’: “I Knew This Character In My Soul”
Sourced from Deadline
Details Here →

Festival on filmmaking brings Hollywood experiences, ideas to central Pa.
Sourced from PennLive
Details Here →

All Union Members
Sourced from Philadelphia Building Trades Facebook Page
Philadelphia Union Night · Citizens Bank Park · $45 per Person
September 22 @ 6:40p · Facebook Post with Details →

IATSE Local No. 8
Sourced from IATSE Local No. 8 Facebook Page
Building Trades Support Group · In Person or Virtual
September 21 @ 6p · Facebook Page with Details →

SAG-AFTRA
Sourced from SAG-AFTRA
From Pitch Perfect to Plan Perfect: Your Guide to Health & Financial Support in Partnership with Music Health Alliance + Entertainment Community Fund · Virtual (Must RSVP)
September 23 @ 4p · Event Detail Page →

Finding the Money to Make Your Movie: A Primer & Resources for Filmmakers
Sourced from Eventbrite
September 17 @ 8:30p · Virtual · Free
You will learn 12 practical methods for funding films at every budget level and get instant access to 14+ supporting resources you can use to start building the financial solution your project needs. Event Details Here →

Low Budget Film Contract Workshop
Sourced from SAGindie
September 18 @ 4p · Virtual · Free
Topics that will be covered include: A guide through the SAG-AFTRA signatory process A breakdown of the details and costs of various low-budget agreements (Micro-Budget, Student, Short, Ultra/Moderate/Low Budget Project Agreements) Best practices and helpful tips for indie producers. Event Details Here →

Talent 101
Sourced from Media Services
September 22 @ 1p · Virtual · Free
This offering is designed to help agencies, brands, and production professionals navigate the updated 2025 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract with clarity and confidence. Event Details Here →

Scriptation Refresher
Sourced from Scriptation
September 23 @ 3p · Virtual · FREE
We’ll cover essential tools and workflows, then open things up for your questions. Whether you’re brand new or just need a tune-up, come learn, ask, and get more out of Scriptation. Sign Up Here →

Virtual Screenwriting Workshop
Sourced from Black Film Space
September 24 @ 7p · Virtual · $15
During this Zoom meeting, we will read one 10 to 15 page script or excerpt and offer peer to peer constructive feedback in an open forum setting. Attendees are encouraged to primarily offer feedback on story structure, character development and dialogue. Event Details Here →

Mosquito Man
Sourced from Backstage
Feature Film · Shoots Oct 1-4 in Oxford, PA
Lead Male Roles · Non-Union · Flat Rate $200
See Casting Call →

Good Gets Around
Sourced from Backstage
TV Commercial · Shoot October 21-22 in Bel Air, MD; Wilmington, DE
Lead & Extras Roles · Non-Union · Lead Day Rate: $500 (est. 1 day of work) & Extras Flat Rate $250
See Casting Call →

Keepsake
Sourced from Backstage
Short Film · Shoot Dates TBD in Philadelphia, PA
Lead & Supporting Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
See Casting Call →

Off Campus: Ep 15
Sourced from Backstage
Student Short Film · Shoot Dates TBD in Philadelphia, PA
Lead Roles · Non-Union · Day Rate $100-200 (est. 14 days of work)
See Casting Call →

Stand by Your Man
Sourced from Backstage
Short Film · Shoot Dates TBD in the Greater Philadelphia, PA area
Supporting Roles · Non-Union · Day Rate $300 (est. 2 days of work)
See Casting Call →

Production Assistant
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots September 21 - October 3 in Philadelphia, PA
Reality TV Series · Day Rate $250
See Crew Call →

Assistant Camera & Production Assistant
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots September 21-26 in Wilmington, DE
Commercial · Day Rate $450
There is a lot going on in this crew call. Please read carefully before applying.
See Crew Call →

Field Director
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots September 30 - October 21 in Reading, PA
Multi-Cam Reality Competition TV Series · Day Rate $600
See Crew Call →

DP & Camera Op / Sound Mixer & Recordist
Sourced from Backstage
“Thirty Points Short” · Shoots Mid/Late October in the Greater Philadelphia, PA area
Short Film · Non-Union · Flat Rate $150
See Camera Crew Call / See Sound Crew Call →

Production Assistant
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots October 19-26 in Philadelphia, PA
TV · Day Rate $260
See Crew Call →

Producer
Sourced from Hollylist
City of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA · Salary Range $70k-$75k
Job Posting →

DGA Director
Sourced from NBCUnicareers
NBC10 & Telemundo62 · Philadelphia, PA
Job Posting →

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 →

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 →

No New Productions

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

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

No New Festival Submission Deadlines

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 →