PFS Drive-In at the Navy Yard!

PFS DRIVE-IN A THE NAVY YARD

Made possible by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
and Wavelength Productions

With the creation of the PFS Drive-In at the Navy Yard, the Philadelphia Film Society can welcome back Philadelphia’s extensive community of film lovers for a socially distanced viewing experience of a diverse and exciting curated slate of films, all from the safety of their own cars.

PFS Drive-In at the Navy Yard is able to accommodate up to 200 cars per screening, films will be shown via top-of-the-line digital projection on a large screen fastened to stacked shipping containers, creating optimal vantage points for attendees.

NOW SHOWING

FREE COMMUNITY SCREENINGS

FORCE IN FOCUS: THE BLACK EXPERIENCE ON FILM
ReelBlack and the Philadelphia Film Society are excited to open Philadelphia’s only Drive-In with Force in Focus: the Black Experience on Film, a series that explores the world through the lens of the Black experience. Force in Focus will kick off with a curated lineup that showcases the work of modern Black female filmmakers, celebrating a collection of artists who have brought vibrancy and authenticity to the screen for decades.

FORCE IN FOCUS: THE BLACK EXPERIENCE ON FILM is brought to you by PECO, a proud partner of the Philadelphia Film Society.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets: $12 | $8 for PFS Members | $7 Child (12 & Under)

ONLINE SALES ONLY. Operations will be check-in only, no box office sales at all will be conducted on site.

The Drive-In will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday for one daily screening; Friday and Saturday for two screenings; Monday for one FREE community programmed screening (attendees must reserve a free ticket).

All titles and showtimes will be listed at Filmadelphia.org/NowShowing.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

Safety is a priority, and each screening will comply with the most current health and safety standards per local jurisdictions and state regulations in order to protect patrons and staff. The PFS Drive-In will strictly adhere to City-approved safety guidelines for drive-ins – click HERE to read the full list of approved guidelines & Restrictions.

Attendees are required to remain in their vehicles at all times unless using the restroom. When outside the vehicle, attendees are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

FAQs

Can I purchase a ticket on site?
No. ONLINE SALES ONLY. Operations will be check-in only, no box office sales at all will be conducted on site.

When will the lot open?
Drive-In will open 1 hour before listed showtimes. Listed showtimes are approximate; films will begin at sundown, so the exact start time may be later than the listed time. However, films will not start before not before the listed showtime.

What should I bring with me?
Please make sure to have a your confirmation email and/or printed ticket – and that of all the passengers in your car – with you for check in.

What about the weather?
All screenings are rain or shine unless weather is determined to be too dangerous by management.

If a show is cancelled due to weather, when will I be notified?
An email will be sent out.

Will there be restrooms?
The site does have restrooms. Attendees must obey postings at the restroom entrances. Capacity limits must be adhered to.

Can I bring my pet?
No pets or animals of any kind are permitted on site, except certified service animals.

Will there be concessions?
At this time, there are no concessions or food trucks on site.

Can I bring my own food?
Yes. But please make sure to keep your food inside your vehicle and respect the grounds of the Navy Yard.

When will tickets go on sale?
Tickets will be available on Wednesdays. Please follow the Film Society on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram for updates and subscribe to our email blast for ticket info sent out each week.

Do I have to wear a mask?
When outside the vehicle, attendees must wear a mask at all times.

How will I hear the movie audio?
Tune to 89.9 FM on your radio for the movie audio.

Audio is also available through the ListenEverywhere app. Guests can log onto the PFS DI wifi to download the app.

Can I sit outside my car?
No. Following the City-approved safety guideline – all attendees are required to remain in their vehicles at all times unless using the restroom.

Is it drive-in only or can I walk in and sit social distance?
This is a cars only drive-in.

How do I get to the Drive-In at the Navy Yard?
For GPS: Input “League Island Blvd & Admiral Peary Way” as the destination, or use the following directions from South Broad Street:
Enter the Navy Yard via Broad Street entrance.
Travel 0.7 mi to the end of Broad Street, then make left onto Admiral Peary Way.
In approx. 0.5 mi, you will see the Drive-In movie theater, just past the intersection of Admiral Peary Way & League Island Blvd.