Philadelphia - Event

The Philadelphia Film Festival is known as a premier presenter of exceptional studio, independent and international cinema and showcases approximately 300 works every year. Films are screened at venues across the city.

Philadelphia Film Festival represents 50 countries, with a total of over 300 films (features, documentaries, shorts and animation), separated into various themes including Contemporary World Cinema, Cinema of the Muslim Worlds, New Korean Cinema, American Independents, the Documentary Tradition and the intriguingly-titled Danger After Dark and Beyond the Frame. The Festival of Independents offers a showcase of regional filmmakers and films, while major releases are previewed before their theatrical release.

The competition categories include best feature film, best director, best first film, best short film and best documentary, while audiences can choose their own best feature film, documentary and short film. There is also a screenplay competition on the theme Set in Philadelphia.

Full details of this year's programme are released on the festival website as soon as they are available.