Big news for Philly filmmakers: #TheStoryFactory is now a Qualified Production Facility—the only one in Philadelphia proper. That could mean an extra 5% on top of Pennsylvania’s 25% film tax credit. Spread the word and bring more production home to Philly.
Daydreaming of #firstglancefilmfestival We had a great time on their red carpet and welcoming the first screening! We love how many film related events are going on in the community!!! Start your prepping for the 30th anniversary next year in Philly!
When "Dispatches from Elsewhere" creator Jason Segel visited Philly, he fell in love—and filmed here. We helped bring "Philadelphia" (1993) to life at City Hall, and for decades Philly has doubled as countless other cities. This town doesn’t just host movies—it makes them.
Big budgets don’t make classics—great ideas do. 🎬
Rocky was made for $960K. The Blair Witch Project for $60K. Clerks for $27K. Primer for just $7K.
Proof that story, creativity, and execution can outpunch budget every time. What’s your favorite low-budget masterpiece?
Poll: Which is the Best Philly Movie By M. Night Shyamalan?
Tell us in the comments!! Is it, The Sixth Sense (1999) Unbreakable (2000) Signs (2002) The Village (2004) Lady in the Water (2006) The Happening (2008) After Earth (2013) Split (2016) Glass (2019)?
29th Annual FirstGlance Film Festival,
May 8 @ 5:00 PM - May 10 @ 8:30 PM
Film Society Bourse 400 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
It's your chance to be a part of FirstGlance, Philadelphia’s independent film festival since 1996! Get VIP Passes to the whole weekend so you don’t miss a thing! Or grab a ticket to individual screenings throughout the event. FirstGlance Film Festival celebrates everything indie!
Written by female filmmaking duo Deshawn Plair and Sade Oyinade. The film takes a unique approach by dealing with the aftermath of a school shooting. So after all the thoughts and prayers, what now? What does their world look like?
FIND YOUR NEXT FILMING LOCATION!
The Greater Philadelphia region offers a diverse range of unique filming locations spanning 5 counties with over 2,202 square miles, with a rich backdrop that captures the essence of both modern and classic settings.
The State of Center City from last Wednesday, 4/29 at The Bellevue Hotel. Center City district's new state of Center City report was unveiled. Prema Katari Gupta (CCD president) provided opening remarks, where she focused on the people who work for CDC and make it what it is, and moderated a panel with key folks who are shaping the future of Philadelphia (Temple University President John Fry, Lubert-Adler Partners CEO Dean Adler, and Aramark COO Marc Bruno). VP of EcDev for CDC Clint Randall gave interesting insights about the report and cajoled us with his musical rendition of "Downtown." we also got to witness a really cool dance by the philadelphia dance company.
New Qualified Production Facility Alert!
The Story Factory, powered by Helm Creative Studio, is a woman-owned, corner block-sized space within Philadelphia city limits that has been approved as a qualified production facility by the PA State Film Office!
With their expansive creative space, access door featuring a private loading dock, power capabilities, studios, an area for Crafty, and more, this is a space which directors, filmmakers, production crews, news outlets, and creatives can utilize for a wide range of creative works.
Celebrate with them over light bites and refreshments, tour the space, and connect with other industry professionals on Wednesday, May 13, 6PM at The Story Factory [1600 N 5th St. Philadelphia].
Link to RSVP in bio!
Sharing this brilliant piece by Eric Neuhaus - our instructor for our Documentary and Unscripted Development Workshop - on Yahoo Entertainment about the shifting landscape of reality TV and how the industry is reacting to recent controversies.
It’s a great deep dive into the "why" behind the headlines. If you’re interested in the future of unscripted TV, give this a read! Link in bio. 🔗
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