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PFF26 Festival Events

PFF26 Festival Events


Opening Night Film & Party

OPENING NIGHT FILM
PRINCE THEATER
Thursday, October 19
6:00 PM & 8:45 PM

I, TONYA
Margot Robbie shines as the champion athlete turned Hard Copy sensation in this dark, energetic, shockingly hilarious, surprising, touching biopic of figure skater Tonya Harding.

DIR: Craig Gillespie
CAST: Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Julianne Nicholson, Allison Janney

Due to popular demand, there are now FILM ONLY tickets available for the PFF26 Opening Night film, I, TONYA!

FILM ONLY ticket prices for the 6 PM and 8:45 PM are the following:
$ 20 | $15 for PFS Members | $7 for Student Rush Tickets

OPENING NIGHT PARTY
CODA
1712 Walnut Street
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Following the screenings, head over to CODA to kick off the Festival with PFS! Enjoy lite bites and complimentary drinks to celebrate PFF26.


Closing Night Film & Party

AWARDS CEREMONY & CLOSING NIGHT FILM
PRINCE THEATER
Friday, October 27
7:30 PM

Join us to close PFF26, as we announce the 2017 Jury Award winners, followed by a screening of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI
One of the most anticipated films of the season, this darkly comic tale of anger and anguish rippling through a small Midwestern town stars Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, and Sam Rockwell.

DIR: Martin McDonagh
CAST: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Abbie Cornish

CLOSING NIGHT PARTY
KIMMEL CENTER HAMILTON GARDEN
300 South Broad Street
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Raise a glass to our winners and another year of outstanding film at the beautiful Hamilton Garden in the Kimmel Center. Featuring lite bites and complimentary drinks.


Festival Lounge

October 20-29: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM*
33 South 3rd Street – Downstairs
OPEN TO ALL PFF26 TICKET AND BADGE HOLDERS AGE 21+ ONLY

The Festival isn’t just about watching movies; it’s also about sharing experiences. The Festival Lounge is a tradition that welcomes all PFF26 ticket & badge holders to pop in, grab a bite and discuss the day’s screenings.

Just a short walk from the Ritz East & Ritz Five theaters, the Festival Lounge is a space exclusive to PFF26 ticket holders, badge holders, and Festival guests, who are invited to stop by for a little “R&R” between screenings and enjoy special events — and possibly an encounter with a visiting PFF filmmaker! The Lounge offers lite bites and special perks for badge holders.

*The Lounge will close at 4:00 PM on Friday, October 27, for Closing Night Festivities.

Events at the Lounge

Friday, October 20 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM : Try a CORE-tini cocktail, hosted by PFF26 Sponsor CORE Water

Sunday, October 22 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM : Try a CORE-tini cocktail, hosted by PFF26 Sponsor CORE Water

Monday, October 23 | 8:00 PM : Following the 6:20 PM screening of Faces Places, join Conrad Benner of Streets Dept discuss the value of art in public space with street artist Amberella and Zoe Rayn of Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture.

Wednesday, October 25 | 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM : Tito’s Homemade Vodka tasting

Thursday, October 26 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM : Kombucha tasting, hosted by Funky Fresh

Sunday, October 29 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM : Tito’s Homemade Vodka tasting


The 2nd Annual Lumière Celebration

A Benefit for the Philadelphia Film Society

Join the Philadelphia Film Society for the 2nd annual presentation of the Lumière Award. The Lumière Award, named in honor of the first filmmakers Auguste and Louis Lumière, is given to those that have demonstrated a passion for the furtherance of filmmaking as a vital artform and growing industry in Philadelphia.

This year, the Lumière Award’s inaugural recipient M. Night Shyamalan will present the award to Bruce Willis.

Thursday, October 26
7:30PM – 10:00PM
Award Presentation at 9:30PM

AKA Washington Square
834 Chestnut Street

$250 | General Admission

For More Information Click Here!

CODA
1712 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Kimmel Center Hamilton Garden
300 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

AKA Washington Square
834 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

The Lounge
33 South 3rd Street
(Downstairs)
Philadelphia, PA 19106


Reels and Deals

Enjoy some neighborhood hospitality across the city with these excellent restaurants, bars, and coffee shops offering specials to all festival goers. Simply present your physical ticket, digital ticket, or your festival badge when ordering.

BUDDAKAN

325 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA, 19106

Enjoy 15% off all food orders

a. kitchen + bar

135 S. 18th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

Enjoy 10% off total bill

JONES

700 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

Enjoy free Jones nachos with purchase

COMMON WEALTH

319 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

Enjoy 10% off (food orders only)

MENAGERIE COFFEE

18 S. 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

Enjoy 15% off

LUNA CAFE

317 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

Enjoy 10% off

STEAP AND GRIND

1619 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125

Enjoy 15% off

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