Join us October 16-26 for 11 days of the best in cinema, with exclusive events, celebrations, and more.
Every October, the Philadelphia Film Festival transforms the city into a global stage for cinematic storytelling, welcoming tens of thousands of film lovers, emerging talents, and celebrated filmmakers for an electrifying 11-day experience.
Curated by the Philadelphia Film Society’s expert programming team—who travel the world from Sundance to Cannes, Berlin to Toronto—the Festival delivers a handpicked lineup of the year’s most talked-about, award-winning, and visionary films. From bold debuts to international sensations, every screening is a chance to discover the next big thing in film.
But the Philadelphia Film Festival is more than just movies. It’s exclusive premieres, star-studded red carpets, insider Q&As, filmmaker meetups, and once-in-a-lifetime conversations that celebrate the art, power, and future of cinema.
As a world-class cultural event, the Film Festival shines a spotlight on Philadelphia as a vibrant destination for film—connecting new audiences to the magic of the movies and making film more accessible to all.
Interested in being a Sponsor of PFF34? Please contact sponsorship@filmadelphia.org for more information.
Festival Programming Team
J. Andrew Greenblatt, CEO & Executive Director
Michael Lerman, Artistic Director & CCO
Trey Shields, Director of Programming
Yace Sula, Education and Year-Round Programming Manager &
Programmer
Catherine Preston, Programmer
Robin Robinson, Programmer
Sheryl Santacruz, Festival Programming Manager
Screening Committee
Sid Amster | Ana Kola | LaRell Reynolds | Mac Tan | Felicia Baa-Adomako | Giana Marinelli | Mahasin Bintuabdulkareemidris | Bryan Reid | Lisa Johnson | Frances Conwell | Ellie Sadeghian | Amber Monet | Sophie Aguila | Zoe Grobman | Rosalie Kicks | Grant Gow | Mark Capaldi | Sharon Pearson