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Film Festival 25

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Program Guide

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PFF25 Film Categories

Opening Night Film

Closing Night Film

Animated Shorts Program

Live Action Shorts Program

Centerpieces

The most highly anticipated and captivating films of the year, showcasing well-known talent, touching subject matter, and marvelous cinematography.

From the Vaults

Film history comes alive as it was meant to be seen – on the big screen! Come see old favorites larger than life once again.

Spotlights

Highly-anticipated movies from some of the biggest names in the industry, these films shine a spotlight on top talent from around the world.

Masters of Cinema

These new films exemplify the masterly work of world-renowned filmmakers as they continue to thrill and inspire audiences with cutting-edge features

World Narratives

Explore the world through film with this diverse selection of international cinema that features distinct perspectives and images from around the globe

New French Films

The original language of cinema, French remains the dominant tongue in some of the world’s funniest and most daring, sexy and unique films. Stop in for this celebration of films in French from all over the world.

Feast

A tasting menu highlighting contemporary culinary stories from around the globe.

American Independents

Featuring powerful new voices in American cinema, these fresh, gritter films explore a variety of subjects through the filmmaker’s uncompromising vision.

Greater Filmadelphia

Featuring work from some of our finest homegrown filmmakers, this category brings our city and its talent to the big screen.

Documentary Showcase

Comprising the best in documentary filmmaking, these compelling films feature everything from stirring character studies to fascinating looks at current global issues.

Sight and Soundtrack

Featuring rockumentaries, musician biopics and films centered on the unifying power of music.

The Graveyard Shift

Horror, action, suspense, and the downright weird, these films will keep you awake during the graveyard shift.

State of the Union

A special screening and discussion lineup exploring some of the crucial issues the country is facing during this important election season.

PFS on Us

For more information about our free ticketing program presented by PNC Arts Alive please click here.


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Award Winners

Documentary

Best Documentary Feature
I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO

Special Jury Award for Cinematic Vision
PETER AND THE FARM

Narrative

Best Narrative Feature
AFTER LOVE

Honorable Mention
ILLEGITIMATE

Special Jury Prize for Outstanding Performance
LAYLA M. (Nora El Koussour)

Local

Sharon Pinkenson Award for Best Local Feature
I CALLED HIM MORGAN

Honorable Mention
BACKPACK FULL OF CASH

First Feature

Archie Award for Best First Feature
PERSONAL AFFAIRS

Shorts

Best Short Film
CHEKHOV

Honorable Mention (Animated)
DEER FLOWER

Honorable Mention (Live-Action)
THESE C*CKSUCKING TEARS

Audience Awards

Audience Award Winner
O.J. MADE IN AMERICA and I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO (Tie)

Student Choice Award Winner
JUNCTION 48


Honorable Mentions

Honorable Mention for American Independents
FIRST GIRL I LOVED

Honorable Mention for Centerpieces
MOONLIGHT

Honorable Mention for Feast
INSATIABLE: THE HOMARO CANTU STORY

Honorable Mention for The Graveyard Shift
THE HANDMAIDEN

Honorable Mention for Greater Filmadelphia
BACKPACK FULL OF CASH

Honorable Mention for Masters of Cinema
ABACUS: SMALL ENOUGH TO JAIL

Honorable Mention for New French Films
LOST IN PARIS

Honorable Mention for Sight & Soundtrack
I CALLED HIM MORGAN

Honorable Mention for Spotlights
THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN

Honorable Mention for State of the Union
DO NOT RESIST

Honorable Mention for World Narratives
THE PATRIARCH


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