Film Festival 30

Every October, the Philadelphia Film Society hosts the Philadelphia Film Festival which gathers more than 25,000 dedicated film lovers and scores of talented filmmakers for eleven exceptional days of cinematic splendor. Throughout the year, PFS’s artistic team scours the world’s most prestigious film festivals – from Sundance to Berlin, Cannes to Toronto – for the year’s most highly anticipated, critically acclaimed, and thought provoking films. The Festival presents these films alongside exclusive events with actors, directors, and industry guests; VIP receptions; and much more that highlights Philadelphia as a place where film is flourishing.

As a world-class film festival, PFF represents a major contribution to the cultural life of the city and region. It presents, on average, more than 100 films and draws industry guests and panelists and fosters an interactive community of film professionals and supporters. By presenting and designing programs with a variety of partners, PFS is able to create opportunities that reduce barriers to interacting with film attracting new audiences to PFS and the film community at large.

Festival Advisory Board

30th Philadelphia Film Festival Programming Team

Travis Trew, Programming Manager
Trey Shields, Senior Programmer
Catherine Preston, Programmer

PFF30 UPDATES

PFF30 Health & Safety Regulations
Joining local arts and cultural organizations as well as venues across the U.S., the Philadelphia Film Society continues to put the health and safety of its patrons first.

Vaccination Policy:
Philadelphia Film Society will require masking as well as proof of vaccination for all badge and ticket holders attending the 30th Philadelphia Film Festival.

Acceptable forms of proof of vaccination include your CDC record/card or a picture of the vaccination card along with photo I.D.

Masking Policy:
Masks are required at all times except when actively eating or drinking in the theater.

Children under the age of 12 are currently exempt from this requirement.

Philadelphia Area College Student?
PFF30 is looking for College Ambassadors to promote the Festival!
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