Submissions

Voted one of MovieMaker Magazines 50 Festivals worth the entry fee, the Philadelphia Film Festival accepts submissions for Features, Docs, and Shorts from all over the world and offers a Local category specifically for Philly filmmakers. New this year, submissions can be made on two platforms – Withoutabox and Film Freeway!

Submissions for the 26th Philadelphia Film Festival will open early 2017.

For information about deadlines & entry fees, visit PFF’s pages on Withoutabox or Film Freeway. Accepted Submission Formats: DVD/ Online Screener / Vimeo Link Runtime: Features/Documentaries: minimum 50 minutes Shorts: maximum 50 minutes Local: any length Completion Date: Projects completed after October 1, 2016 Premiere Status: Projects must be a premiere in Philadelphia Distribution Status: Projects may have distribution Questions regarding submissions can be sent to submissions@filmadelphia.org