I AM JANE DOE chronicles the epic battle that several American mothers are waging on behalf of their middle-school daughters, victims of sex-trafficking on Backpage.com, the adult classifieds section that for years was part of the Village Voice. Reminiscent of Erin Brockovich and Karen Silkwood, these mothers have stood up on behalf of thousands of […]
On FEBRUARY 26th, you're invited to join the Philadelphia Film Society for the brightest night in cinema-- walk the red carpet at the historic Prince Theater for the PFS 4th Annual Awards Night Party & Screening. Sip bubbly and indulge in a night of classic Hollywood glitz as the awards show streams live at the […]
If you are in production, own a business, or are an independent artist/contractor, don't miss this very informative session in which issues relevant to your endeavors will be discussed, and all your questions answered. PWIFT MEMBERS: FREE NON-MEMBERS: $15
PWIFT is proud to be a Community Partner of PJFF's CineMondays 2017: Fanny’s Journey Holocaust Remembrance Day/Philadelphia Premiere Date: Monday, April 24 Time: 7:30 PM Location: The Gershman Y Director: Lola Doillon Genre: Narrative Country: Belgium, France Year: 2016 Running Time: 94 min Language: French with English subtitles Sponsored by: Jan Felman and Harvey Schwartz, and Dr. Marcia Sachs […]
PWIFT is proud to be a Community Partner of the PJFF's CineMondays 2017 In Between Philadelphia Premiere Date: Monday, May 1 Time: 7:30 PM Location: The Gershman Y Director: Maysaloun Hamoud Genre: Narrative Country: Israel Year: 2016 Running Time: 96 min Language: Arabic and Hebrew with English subtitles Sponsored by: Larry and Cindy Rappoport Warning: Contains language, drug use and some […]
PWIFT is proud to be a Community Partner for PJFF'S CineMonday 2017 Closing Night: Big Sonia screening with Joe’s Violin Philadelphia Premiere Date: Monday, May 8 Time: 7:30 PM Location: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Director: Todd Soliday and Leah Warshawski Genre: Documentary Country: USA Year: 2016 Running Time: 93 min Language: English Sponsored by: Joseph and Marie Field […]
If you’re available, please join us at this important hearing in support of Councilman Oh's initiative on the STATE OF THE PHILADELPHIA FILM INDUSTRY (see Resolution 17025800 below) from 1-5pm today (Friday, May 12th) at City Council Chambers, City Hall, Room 400. If you can't be there in person, tune in via channel 64 http://vp.telvue.com/player?height=300&id=T01340&noplaylistskin=1&video=40960&width=400&autostart=true <http://vp.telvue.com/player?height=300&id=T01340&noplaylistskin=1&video=40960&width=400&autostart=true> […]
What does life after graduation consist of for a Screenwriter or Filmmaker today? What challenges do you face when you step out to create your own content? Come listen to two University of the Arts Alumni tell you how, in less than a year, they were able to take one's Senior thesis and turn it […]
What happens when you have two passionate filmmakers in one family? Come find out when sisters Amy Tiehel and Tammy Tiehel-Stedman share their story on collaborating for their new female-focused short film, Redcoats. Tammy's feature film Slow Learners was shot in Philly and just listed as one of Netflix's "Top 25 Romantic Comedies to Watch." Redcoats […]
On Saturday, June 3rd, join us in support of the GPFO for a rally for Philly’s film industry! The future of the film industry in our region is threatened. But the local film industry creates family sustaining jobs for a huge base of production professionals, support businesses and their employees, and provides outstanding content for […]