Submissions

Call for Entries

We are now accepting submissions for the 22nd Philadelphia Film Festival (Oct 17-27, 2013). All filmmakers will be notified as to whether their submissions were accepted or rejected in September 2013. Good luck and we hope to see you at the 2013 PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL.

Deadlines & Entry Requirements for Feature Length Films

  • May 24 | Early Bird: $40
  • June 28 | Regular Deadline: $50
  • July 19 | Late Deadline: $60
  • EXTENDED: August 9 | WAB Extended Deadline: $75

Runtime
Features: minimum 50 minutes

Completion Date
Projects completed after October 1, 2012

Place of Origin
Projects may originate from anywhere in the world

Premiere Status
Projects must be a premiere in Philadelphia

Distribution Status
Projects may have distribution

Additional deadline and entry requirements for feature, documentary, short and local films can be found here.

Submission fees vary based on deadline dates. As a general rule, we are unable to return submissions under any circumstances. Please retain a copy for yourself.

All filmmakers will be notified as to whether their submissions were accepted or rejected in September 2013 at the latest.

For more information or questions, please call 267.239.2941.