Another year, another holiday season family gatherings… and we know there’s always some drama. These film families have only themselves to blame for their overdramatized problems, but they can make us feel better about our families’ problems.

A ghost sighting in reality can be ghastly, but in cinema it can be a delight! We know not everyone enjoys a spook, so we found ghosts that everyone in the family can recognize!

From Moaning Myrtle to Casper, here’s who made our list of famous phantom’s in film!

That’s a wrap on the 30th Anniversary Philadelphia Film Festival! This year was an amazing Festival for staff, audiences, and guests alike, with 120+ films over 12 extraordinary days. The Festival hosted many filmmakers, who were blown away by our outstanding audiences and events. Now, you can be a Festival VIP with an exclusive PFF30 […]

The Philadelphia Film Society is proud to announce the award winners for the 30th Philadelphia Film Festival, including the Filmadelphia Audience Award winner KRIMES; Documentary Audience Award winner PAPER & GLUE; and Narrative Audience Award winner KING RICHARD. The recipient of the Best Documentary Feature Award is THE FIRST WAVE, providing a firsthand account of […]

Stuck on what your Halloween costume should be this year? Need some last minute movie themed costume inspiration? We got you covered! Dress like your favorite characters from 30th Philadelphia Film Festival titles! SPENCER KING RICHARD CLERK THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN THE FRENCH DISPATCH   LAST NIGHT IN SOHO JULIA Happy Halloween from […]

  The Festival isn’t just about watching movies; it’s also about sharing experiences.   The Festival Lounge is a tradition that welcomes all PFF30 ticket & badge holders to pop in, grab a bite and discuss the day’s screenings. The Festival Lounge is located at Kick Axe at 232 Market St., just a short walk […]

In conjunction with Festival screenings, Philadelphia Film Society will host top filmmakers and actors for red carpet interviews with photo opportunities and post-screening discussions throughout the 12-day event. PFS is thrilled to welcome legendary writer/director, and Philadelphia Film Society board member, M. Night Shyamalan, to the Philadelphia Film Center on Tuesday, October 26 at 7 […]

Do you want to see PFF30 films from comfort of your own home? Or even from your car? With over 130+ films in this year’s 30th Anniversary Film Festival, finding the right title for you can be overwhelming. We made it easy to find all the PFF30 films playing at the PFS Drive-in at the […]

The Philadelphia Film Society is proud to announce the full line-up for the 30th Philadelphia Film Festival, spanning from October 20 – October 31!

PFS is excited to announce the full lineup of curated programming for September taking place at PFS venues including a 20th Anniversary screening of DONNIE DARKO, Stanley Kubrick’s SPARTACUS in 4K, and cult classic THE HOLY MOUNTAIN.