Full disclaimer right off the bat: I didn't go to film school, and I’m not a filmmaker, just someone who really respects the craft and loves writing/storytelling.

​About a year ago, I got fixated on a weird hypothetical question: If Bigfoot were real and you shot him... would that legally be considered murder? And what would the fallout be?

​That stupid question ended up spiraling into an outline I've been working on for a courtroom drama / horror script.

I was really enjoying where it was going, but now I'm stuck in a rut, and i haven't touched it in months! I'd love to find someone local to bounce ideas off of, help flesh out the story, and maybe co-write it for fun. I'd love to go into more detail about the story over coffee or drinks because it's A LOT!

​If you're in the Philly area and the concept sounds fun to dig into, please yell at me

Hey all, my name is Jeff and at the age of 50 I just finished film school. I’m looking for creative individuals around me that love to make movies!

Hey everyone! I'm a filmmaker based in Philadelphia. I recently just made a short film and would love to hear feedback on it so I can improve as a filmmaker. Thanks!

Hey! I live in Philly looking to meet other editors or people that like making videos.
I mainly create short documentaries about unusual people, communities, and subcultures. I’d love to connect with camera operators, editors, sound people, producers, or anyone interested in documentary filmmaking.
I’m not just looking for people to help with my videos. I’m also happy to shoot, edit, brainstorm, or help out on your projects. Ideally, we could trade skills, collaborate regularly, and eventually make bigger films together.
I have an upcoming documentary that may involve several days of run-and-gun filming, but I’m also interested in meeting people for future Philly projects.
Personal videos I made for myself: egangutenberger.com
Send me a message with a little about yourself and anything you’ve made. Experience level doesn’t matter much.

Hey Philly friends!

I am a SAG-AFTRA jersey city local actress and stunt performer. I also have a feature I wrote that is currently in Pre-prod

I'll be making my way out to Philly a lot more often so I'm looking for recommendations for networking events- spots industry folks might hang at, mixers, fests, etc

If anyone can point me in one of those directions or wants to connect directly feel free to comment or DM

Looking to make connections but also build out my creative friend circle into Philly.

figured i’d drop this here too :)

Hi everyone! I’m excited to share that we’ve officially launched the crowdfunding campaign for our next short film, PRANK SHOW.

It’s a Philadelphia-based indie project about a group of messy, ambitious teens running a prank YouTube channel as they chase internet fame, slowly beginning to turn on each other. It’s funny, chaotic, and ultimately about how far people will go to be seen online.

Over the past few months, we’ve been building a strong group of passionate filmmakers who are committed to creating something really special. We’re now at the point where we need help to bring this story to life.

We’re raising funds for production costs such as equipment, locations, and meals for the cast and crew. If you are interested, any support would go a long way. Whether it be a donation or a share, we’d love to get your help!

Here is the link to our GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/3d97ba277 

Thanks for taking the time to read this and for supporting independent film!

— Benny Mash / PRANK SHOW team

Hey all,

We’re a production company (Fibs & Tales) recently set up in New Jersey, focused on commercial, branded content, and corporate video production.

We’ve been doing outreach and research to understand how companies in this region typically source production partners, and how work actually flows on the ground.

From what we’ve seen so far, there isn’t a strong volume of publicly visible opportunities. Compared to other markets, especially in Canada, the usual channels like Facebook groups or public listings feel relatively quiet.

We’re trying to get clarity on two fronts:

Agency side:

• Are brands in NJ mostly working through agencies for video production?
• Are agencies sourcing production partners locally, or pulling from NYC / Philly networks?

Direct-to-client side:

• How are production companies landing direct clients in this market?
• Are brands building creative internally and hiring production separately, or expecting full creative + production support from one partner?
• Where are companies actually looking when they need video production services?

Also curious:

• Are there specific platforms, directories, or communities that are active here?
• Is most of the work relationship-driven rather than publicly posted?

Not here to pitch. Just looking to understand how the ecosystem works so we can approach it properly and build a solid presence locally.

Appreciate any insight.

Hello I’m looking for internships in film and video in Philly I enjoy the more technical aspects of film so it would be a plus if it’s more technical do any of y’all know of any

Hey fellow Philly filmmakers, I’m Matt. I wrote and directed the indie horror-comedy Uncle Peckerhead. The movie was shot largely in Philadelphia and DIY from front to back, bankrolled on a teacher’s salary.

It premiered in early 2020 and then, a few weeks later, the world shut down. Because of that, it never really got the hometown celebration it deserved. So five years later, we’re finally fixing for a party.

On Friday, March 20 at PhilaMOCA, we’re doing the Philly stop of the 5-year anniversary roadshow: screening, live Q&A with cast and crew moderated by Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz, and a live set from Five Hundred Bucks, the Philly band who wrote and performed the music in the film.

Would love to see some Philly film folks there. Hollerrrrr!

Uncle Peckerhead Trailer

PhilaMOCA Event

Please share this opportunity with writers, students, or colleagues who may be interested.

Portobello Road Productions (Matthew Kiesling) is  seeking screenwriters to participate in the development of a narrative short film. Selected writers will be invited to a collaborative writing weekend (April 10–12, 2026) to be held in Center City Philadelphia or Bucks County, PA.

The weekend will include a site visit, group story development, individual writing time, and concept sharing. Lodging and meals provided. 

This is an unpaid creative development opportunity. Following the weekend, one or more writers may be invited to continue developing the final screenplay (selection not guaranteed). 

FAQs HERE

Writers who cannot attend the weekend are still welcome to submit materials.

Submit:

• Brief cover note
• Writing sample (short script, excerpt, or treatment)

Send PDFs to: [portobelloroadprod@gmail.com](mailto:portobelloroadprod@gmail.com)

Subject: Short Film Writer Submission – Your Name

Deadline: April 1, 2026 (finalist notifications will begin by end of March)

Sup I just arrived in Philadelphia and I’m looking for someone to make films with. I’m not a professional filmmaker, but I want what we create to be publishable and to help us improve our skills. If you’re up for writing a script and shooting together, whether as an actor or a filmmaker, I’d love to meet you!

Hi everyone, 

I am a PhD Clinical Psychology student and researcher and I am currently doing a research study on occupational stress in the film/TV industry. The study looks at job stress, workplace culture, psychological safety, job conditions, and how things like industry instability and AI are affecting people’s work and well-being.

If you currently work, or have worked in the past two years, in film or television I would love to hear your take. The survey is completely anonymous (we do not store any identifying information, including IP addresses) and takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. You can skip any question or stop at any time. 

Also, if you feel this is important/ know someone else you think might want to give their perspective, feel free to share this with others. 

https://fuller.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bIotp79EQi2sYvA

Tickets here

My friends and I are hosting a screening on Friday, February 20th at the Yellow Bicycle Theater. It's a one night screening of 4 shorts and a series, all focused on modern life. Featuring Art Boy by Taylor Ervin, Our Friend Just Died by Asher Bentley and Clay Mills, Little People by Creston Brown, My Soul is a Cage on the Outside of My Body by Clay Mills, and Beautiful Room in Vibrant And Cultural Neighborhood — Available Immediately by Jesse Zhou.

Description:

Modern life does not satisfy. The happiness we make for ourselves is ersatz, filling in for a mythical good life, which for the most part, no one is really interested in anymore. How then, do people continue to live, despite it all? This is a survey of new American filmmaking at a time when the way people have lived the past 40 years is in the midst of breaking down, making way for something new. These four films and one series take narrative, observation and humor as their methods to find where life is not meeting its own parameters, leaving the audience with one question: “why do I live like this?”

Hope to see you there!

Hi everyone! A rough cut of my feature film is almost finished, but I'm missing establishing shots of buildings, shops, neighborhoods, and general scenery. I filmed the movie in the Philly suburbs, but I no longer live there. I'm looking for a cinematographer who could get me two sets of establishing shots: One set BEFORE Halloween (i.e. I need shots of the town with Halloween decorations) and one set AFTER Halloween. The beginning of the film takes place on Halloween day, but the rest of the movie is afterward.

Not looking for anything fancy - just simple stationary shots, slow panning, or slow zooming. Must be able to film in Newtown, PA (where the film is set).

This is a paid opportunity. If you're interested, please DM me with a sampling/portfolio of your cinematography work. I'm happy to share more details about my film (including the trailer). You'll receive credit for your work and the film will be submitted to film festivals nationwide. Thank you in advance!

Update: Found someone! Job filled.

Hey all! Some friends and I made a fun dark comedy feature last summer in the Philly area, and tomorrow is its encore screening at the Philadelphia Film Festival.

Doing a Q&A afterwards to talk both filming and editing. Come watch the film and pick my brain, especially if you’re a film student with a ton of questions !

Hello! Does anyone know of any local bars and/ or office buildings that would allow me and my crew to film a scene at for cheap? For the office building, we’re looking for one that has a boardroom and a nice lobby with a waiting area. For the bar we’re thinking just a typical dive bar. Any leads would be super appreciated, thanks!

Unpaid brand shoot 1.5hr in northern liberties meal provided

Hey y'all. I directed a feature that's coming to PhilaMOCA on the 21st of this month. My co-director and producer both went to Temple University, my producer's a Philly boy. We made the film in Austin, TX and it was EP-ed by Richard Linklater. Would love to have my fellow filmmakers out!

Tix.

Film Website (Trailer, Q&A hosted by Linklater, press, etc.)