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Submissions | 32nd Philadelphia Film Festival
Voted one of MovieMaker Magazine’s 50 Festivals worth the entry fee, the Philadelphia Film Festival accepts submissions for Narrative Features, Docs, and Shorts from all over the world and offers a Local category specifically for Philly filmmakers. Submissions are accepted through FilmFreeway.
| Narrative Features |
Shorts | Local Films | Documentary Features |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | May 7 | $50 | $40 | $35 | $50 |
| Regular | June 18 | $60 | $45 | $40 | $60 |
| Late | July 23 | $70 | $50 | $45 | $70 |
| Extended | August 6 | $85 | $65 | $60 | $85 |
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 2022
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.
– 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 October 2, 2023 (subject to change)
If you have any questions, get in touch! Please email submissions@filmadelphia.org
