PFF30 Festival Events

OPENING NIGHT | October 20

VIP OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION & FUNDRAISER

The W Philadelphia Hotel
1439 Chestnut Street
6:00PM – 8:00PM

Kick off your 30th Philadelphia Film Festival experience in style at the new W Philadelphia hotel! Grab your friends and head to The W’s luxurious outdoor Secret Garden & Wet Deck! Enjoy #PFF30’s signature Tito’s cocktail, drinks and hors d’oeuvres! Buy a ticket or a private cabana (seats 8, includes 2 bottles of champagne and reserved seats for opening night screening).

OPENING NIGHT FILM & PARTY

Belfast
Philadelphia Film Center
1412 Chestnut Street
8:30PM

A tumultuous period in Irish history is seen through the eyes of a nine-year-old boy in Kenneth Branagh’s bittersweet chronicle of a close-knit family in 1960s Belfast.

DIR: Kenneth Branagh / CAST: Caitriona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds

Opening Night Party
La Peg
140 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
10:00PM – 1:00AM

After the Opening Night Film, joining PFS to celebrate the 30th Philadelphia Film Festival at La Peg. The Opening Night party will feature complimentary drinks, light bites, plus treats from Jeni’s Ice Cream and Federal Donuts. 21+ Only.

This event will have an outdoor option, whether permitting, in La Peg’s warmly lit beer garden, across the street from the Delaware River

CLOSING NIGHT FESTIVITIES | October 29

PFF30 Awards Ceremony
Philadelphia Film Center
1412 Chestnut Street
6:00 PM

You’re invited to close the Philadelphia Film Festival, as we announce the winners of the PFF30 Jury Award winners, before a special screening of The Same Storm.

The Same Storm
Philadelphia Film Center
1412 Chestnut Street

Peter Hedges (Ben is Back, PFF27) brings together a first-rate cast to tell the interwoven stories of dozens of people facing the challenges of modern times.

DIR: Peter Hedges / CAST: Sandra Oh, Mary-Louise Parker, Elaine May, Noma Dumezweni

Closing Night Party
Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 Broad Street
10:00PM – 1:00AM

Celebrate the 30th Philadelphia Film Festival with guests, award winners, and fellow festival-goers, as we look back at a truly unique Film Festival and, together, towards a year of getting back into theaters for diverse, educational, and inspiring film. Event will feature complimentary drinks, light bites, and desserts from Jeni’s Ice Cream.

EVENTS AT THE PFF30 LOUNGE

Saturday, October 23
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream Tasting | 4:00PM – 6:00PM
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is an artisan ice cream company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Jeni’s has over 40 branded ‘scoop shops’ and retail distributors nationally. Coming soon to Philly!

Wednesday, October 27
An Evening with the Philadelphia Film Critics Circle | 5:00PM – 8:00PM
Join us for a meet-and-greet with the Philadelphia Film Critics Circle, who will be talking about the 30th Philadelphia Film Festival and recent movies in general.

PFF30 Lounge Sponsors