Submissions are accepted through FilmFreeway.
Features |
Films |
Features |
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| Early Bird | May 5 | ||||
| Regular | June 6 | ||||
| Late | July 21 | ||||
| Extended | August 4 |
Guidelines & Regulations
General
- Films from any country are welcome in the Narrative, Documentary, and Short categories
- Films of any genre are welcome to submit in any category
Narrative Feature Films
Narrative
Over 50 minutes
Documentary Feature Films
Documentary
Over 50 minutes
Short Films
Narrative or Documentary
Under 50 minutes
Local Films
Narrative or Documentary
Any length acceptable
Significant members of the cast or crew must have ties to Philadelphia or a significant amount of the production must have taken place in Philadelphia
Accepted Submission Formats: Online Screener
Premiere Status: Feature films must not have aired on US television prior to the festival, be available for rental or purchase, or be available for online viewing. Shorts may be available online, though online availability may be taken into account when making selections.
Completion Date: Films must have been completed after July 2023
Distribution Status: Projects may have distribution
Students can apply for a discount by emailing submissions@filmadelphia.org. Please provide information about your film and proof of your student status in order to be considered.
Important Notes:
- Works in progress can be considered, but the submitter should note that it is a work in progress
- PFS does not offer criticism on submissions, nor is it our policy to notify submissions of their acceptance or rejection before the official notification date
- Submitters will be notified on September 30, 2024 (subject to change) If you have any questions, get in touch! Please email submissions@filmadelphia.org.
- PFS cannot guarantee that the screening committee will be able to re-watch updated versions, so PFS highly recommend only submitting only the version that you would like to have judged.