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Film Festival 29

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For nearly 30 years, the Philadelphia Film Festival has been the Film Society’s marquee event. At the center of the Film Society’s mission, the Philadelphia Film Festival brings the best in independent and international film to audiences in Philadelphia. PFF gathers filmmakers, industry professionals, and cinephiles from around the world for 11-days, celebrating film as an artform that can not only entertain, but also inspire, educate, and create community.

2020 has been a peculiar year to say the least, but the Film Society’s dedication to bringing diverse and acclaimed titles to Philadelphia audiences has never wavered. This October, the 29th Philadelphia Film Festival will be unique from its predecessors. Instead of taking place in the Film Society’s home, the Philadelphia Film Center, and theaters across the city, PFF29 will be taking place in virtual and Drive-In theaters. Whether on their couch or in their car, PFF is determined to give patrons a full Festival experience, with a thoughtfully curated lineup, filmmaker Q&As, and ways to connect with diverse communities through film.


Festival Advisory Board

Robin Bissell | David Fenkel | Brad Furman | Mike Jackson | Brian Klugman | Adam McKay | Tommy Oliver | Marc Platt | Aubrey Plaza | Mike Tollin | Mark Webber

PFF29 UPDATES


AWARD WINNERS

Documentary

Best Documentary Feature
SOME KIND OF HEAVEN

Honorable Mention
MAYOR

Narrative

Best Narrative Feature
PREPARATIONS TO BE TOGETHER FOR AN UNKNOWN PERIOD OF TIME

Honorable Mention for Best Direction
Christos Nikou, APPLES

Honorable Mention for Performance
Casey Rohl in WHITE LIE

Honorable Mention for Creative Originality
SURVIVAL SKILLS

Local

 Pinkenson Award for Best Local Feature
40 YEARS A PRISONER

Honorable Mention
BEETHOVEN IN BEIJING

First Feature

Best First Feature
FAREWELL AMOR

Shorts

Best Short Film
MIZUKO

Honorable Mention
HUNTSVILLE STATION

Audience Awards

Audience Award Winner
THE BEE-GEES: HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART
PG (PSYCHO GOREMAN)
THERE IS NO EVIL


Thank You to our generous sponsors


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