PFS Young Friends
The Philadelphia Film Society Young Friends empowers and vitalizes a community of film and art enthusiasts, using film as a vehicle for entertainment, engagement, and education.
PFS Young Friends can be added onto any PFS Membership for just $25. Young Friends add-on includes special screening invitations, social & networking opportunities, exclusive discounts, “YF Freebies”, and more!
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Upcoming Events
Past Events
HOME ALONE: Pizza & Pajama Party
December 18 | PFS Roxy Theater
Gather your friends to relive the parent-free hi-jinx and masterful home security of holiday classic HOME ALONE in the best way possible – in PJs, with pizza! Guests are welcome to come in their PJs, grab a complimentary slice of pizza, and get cozy for a night of games, prizes, and fighting off the Sticky Bandits.
PFS Young Friends & Peroni Celebrate PFF27!
October 23 | Philadelphia Film Center Black Box
Following the PFF27 screening of THE FRONT RUNNER
Join us for an exclusive after party following the PFF27 screening of highly-anticipated film, The Front Runner starring Hugh Jackman, with director Jason Reitman (Juno, Thank You for Smoking) in attendance!
THROWBACK THURSDAY QUIZZO & MOVIE: CLUELESS
Hosted by PFS Young Friends!
AMY HECKERLING | USA | 1995
September 6 | 7:30 PM | Prince Theater Black Box
THE SANDLOT | BYO Screening at the PFS Roxy
Presented by PFS Young Friends!
DAVID MICKEY EVANS | USA | 1993 | 101 MIN | PG
June 13 | 7:30 PM | PFS Roxy Theater
THROWBACK THURSDAY QUIZZO & MOVIE: THE PRINCESS BRIDE
Hosted by PFS Young Friends!
Rob Reiner | USA | 1987 | 98 MIN
May 10 | 8:00 PM | Prince Theater Black Box
GAME ON | Back to the Arcade with Atari, TRON, and more!
April 18 | 6:30 PM | Prince Theater Black Box
Hosted by PFS Young Friends & The Franklin Institute
Whether you got the high score on Mario, Mortal Kombat, or MegaMan, get back to video games’ roots at “Game On: Back to the Arcade”. Join the Philadelphia Film Society Young Friends and the Franklin Institute for an evening of 1980’s video game greatness, including a virtual reality demonstration, a chance to defend your Atari title, and a screening of 1982’s groundbreaking TRON.
HOLLYWOOD COUPLES & THEIR COCKTAILS
A Story of Drinks and Drama
Hosted by the PFS Young Friends
February 7 | 7:00 PM | Prince Theater Black Box
Get a jumpstart on your Valentine’s Day cocktail party patter with sibling authors André & Tenaya Darlington (TCM’s Movie Night Menus). Sit back, enjoy a trio of specially paired drinks, and let this lively brother-sister duo guide you through a spirited history of Hollywood. Glamorous attire encouraged; singles, couples, and love triangles welcome!
THROWBACK THURSDAY MOVIE & QUIZZO
A KNIGHT’S TALE
Hosted by PFS Young Friends
Brian Helgeland | USA | 2001 | 132 MIN
January 4 | 7:30 PM | Prince Theater Black Box
HOME ALONE PIZZA &
PAJAMA PARTY
Christopher Columbus | USA | 1990 | 103 MIN
December 12 | 7:30 PM | PFS Roxy Theater
FALL INTO FILM | Post Screening Party
October 21 | Prince Theater Black Box
Join us for Fall Into Film, hosted by the Young Friends of the Philadelphia Film Society and the Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, sponsored by Peroni.
Young Friends Board
KATE ACHEY
Board Chair
SCOTT PETERMAN
Membership Chair
JOE SKALE
Secretary
KAYLA DELGADO-PARTRIDGE
DANIELLE WOLFE
ALEX GIBSON
PFS Festival & Events Director
If you are interested in joining the PFS Young Friends Board, please contact Alex Gibson at agibson@filmadelphia.org.