44th Annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy®Awards
Sourced from NATAS Mid-Atlantic
September 26 @ 7p · Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Nominees Here / Event Info Here →

SAG-AFTRA
Sourced from SAG-AFTRA
The Actor’s Lab Workshop · The Actor’s Lab Studio, 34 West Ave., Suite E, Wayne, PA 19087 · Must RSVP
September 26 @ 4p · Event Detail Page →

From Sundance Institute Labs to Cannes Success: Behind The President's Cake
Sourced from Sundance Co//ab
September 29 @ 10a · Virtual · FREE
This conversation will bring together a wealth of guest speakers: Hasan Hadi, writer/director of The President’s Cake; Leah Chen Baker, lead producer of The President’s Cake; Josephine Bourgois, executive director of Projeto Paradiso; and Matthew Takata, assistant director of the Sundance Institute Feature Film Program With a focus on the importance of the director-producer relationship, this discussion will cover the challenges of making a first feature in the current environment and the evolving financing landscape for international productions. The conversation will end with a live audience question-and-answer session. Event Details Here →

WGF Library Script Breakdown: MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING with Nia Vardalos
Sourced from The Writers Guild Foundation
September 29 @ 7p · Virtual · FREE
In this virtual event series, WGF Librarians Javier Barrios and Lauren O'Connor take a meticulous look at film and TV scripts with the writers who wrote them to learn about description, dialogue, character voice and more. We'll share pages of the My Big Fat Greek Wedding script on screen to learn more about Nia's process for writing this beloved film. Event Details Here →

Writing the Hybrid Narrative: Fusing Memoir and History into Your Screenplay
Sourced from The Writers Guild Foundation
September 30 @ 10p · Virtual · $30
In this interactive workshop, writer, producer, and director Sydney Baloue (Legendary, The Vanishing Half, Tom Swift) teaches you how to convert non-fiction, archival research, and personal lived experience into dynamic visual stories. You'll learn how to translate real-life subcultures and oral histories into active scene work and authentic character dialogue, and how to maintain your personal voice on the page while building a structured narrative arc. Event Details Here →

Special Learning Session: Festival Ready
Sourced from Scribe Video Center
October 1 @ 7p · Scribe Video Center - 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia PA, 19104 · $15 for Non Members, $5 for Scribe 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. Event Details Here →

Romantasy
Sourced from Backstage
Short Film · Shoot October 7 at Temple Ambler Campus or St. Luke's Arboretum & Gardens
Supporting Roles · Non-Union · Day Rate $200 (est. 1 day of work)
See Casting Call →

Holiday Commercial For Local Food Company
Sourced from Backstage
Commercial · Shoot October 12 in East Earl, PA
Lead & Supporting Roles · Non-Union · Various Rates
See Casting Call →

Commercial Shoot
Sourced from Backstage
Commercial · Shoot October 13 in Lancaster, PA area
Lead & Supporting Role · Non-Union · Various Rates
See Casting Call →

DIT
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots September 30 - October 21 in Reading, PA
TV · Day Rate $350
See Crew Call →

Production Assistant / Utility
Sourced from Staff Me Up
Shoots October 14-17 in Philadelphia, PA
Live Event · Various Day Rates
See PA Crew Call / See Utility Crew Call →

NO DRAMA 2.0
Sourced from Monkeypaw Productions
Deadline: September 30
NO DRAMA is a global short film development and production initiative for writer-directors with a theatrical and commercial sensibility who can demonstrate a passion for telling genre-centered stories. NO DRAMA builds upon Universal’s and Monkeypaw’s commitment to elevating the voices of early career filmmakers. More Info →

Philly Film Showcase
Sourced from Philadelphia Film Society
Deadline: October 1
Held monthly at the Philadelphia Film Center, Philly Film Showcase is dedicated to screening new short work by talented local filmmakers. The event is intended to give Philly filmmakers the opportunity to share their work with an audience, participate in Q&A's, connect with other local filmmakers, and have fun! 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 →

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 →

No New Productions

Task (Season 2)
July - December · 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 →