The 2nd Annual Philly F/M Festival will feature four days of independent music and film at venues throughout the city! Watch live performances by over 100 artists, including Deadmau5, The Descendents, Silverstein, Good Old War + many more. Join us at Invincible Pictures Sound Stages for music-related short films and documentaries including Color Me Obsessed (9.23.11), Beatboxing: The 5th Element of Hip Hop, (9.24.11) Freaks In Love (9.24.11) and Bob and The Monster (9.25.11). Keeping with the tradition of music related documentaries, coupled with live performances by the film’s subjects, this year’s special guests will be Bob Forrest from VH1’s Celebrity Rehab, the legendary Thelonius Monster and a reunion of one of the 90’s craziest punk rock bands, Alice Donut.
Buy a 4-Day All-Access Pass for the full festival experience! Use the promotional code “PFS” to receive a special Philadelphia Film Society reduced price badge for only $50 (regular price $80)! Just click “Purchase Tickets” below to get your discounted All-Access Badge.
Color Me Obsessed
September 23 at 8:30pm
Color Me Obsessed is the first documentary about the influential '80s indie-rock band, The Replacements. Director Gorman Bechard brings an extraordinary vision to a unique filmmaking challenge. Told through the eyes of fans, friends, and contemporaries, the film breaks from the traditional music documentary format of music and performances.
Buy Tickets $8
Beatboxing: The 5th Element of Hip Hop
September 24 at 8pm
Beatboxing aims to provide a complete picture of the 20th Century art form known as Beatboxing. From its genesis within Hip Hop Culture continuing to its further developments and use in various musical fields throughout the world, Beatboxing tells the story of what has become a global phenomenon.
Buy Tickets $10
Freaks In Love
September 24 at 10pm
Freaks in Love is a documentary about Alice Donut, a psychedelic punk rock band originally from New York City. Formed in 1986, the band spent the next ten years touring relentlessly throughout North America, Europe and Japan, building a perversely loyal following. They have released more than 30 albums, EPs and singles. LIVE PERFORMANCE BY ALICE DONUT AFTER THE FILM!
Buy Tickets $10
Bob and The Monster
September 25 at 8:45pm
Bob and The Monster follows outspoken indie-rock hero Bob Forrest, through his life-threatening struggle with addiction, to his transformation into one of the most influential and controversial drug counselors in the US today.
Buy Tickets $8
To see the full lineup of Films and Artists, visit www.phillyfmfest.com.
The Philadelphia Film Society and Screenwriting Instructor, Nanci Gaglio, are excited to present the next step in our filmadelphiaEDUCATION screenwriting courses. This new workshop is designed to be interactive and motivating, which will assist and encourage students to write their stories with all of the necessary components to take them swiftly through the first act of their screenplay. Topics and exercises include how to generate a wealth of story ideas, 3-act structure, character arcs. The workshop is driven by the basic fundamentals, and covers genre, structure building, dialogue, how to write moving pictures and much more. This course makes writing FUN and promises to inspire those who have a movie in their minds, but need to get it on the page, as it simplifies what is normally a difficult process.
Motivation, support, camaraderie, and feedback are inherent through the course. Be prepared to work & enjoy!
This workshop will meet six times and participants will have the option of attending Session 1 or Session 2 of the same course materials.
Session 1 will meet Tuesday nights from 7:00pm-9:30pm:
August 23, August 30, September 6, September 13, September 20, September 27
Session 2 will meet Tuesday nights from 7:00pm-9:30pm:
October 25, November 1, November 8, November 15, November 22, November 29
Registration is $360 and includes course materials. PFS Members and previous filmadelphiaEDUCATION attendees can enroll for the discounted rate of $300.
(Individual classes will not be available for this workshop. Each session will accept no more than 25 participants. For payment plan, please contact Parinda Patel at 267-239-2941)
About the Instructor
Nanci Gaglio is a recent transplant from San Francisco where she taught screenwriting at UC Berkeley and wrote, directed, and sometimes appeared in her own fiction films that have screened in nearly 100 film festivals around the world. She's developed projects for BBC and served on several development teams for A-list studio directors and producers. Nanci received her MFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in Dramatic Writing.
This new workshop is designed to be interactive and motivating, which will assist and encourage students to write their stories with all of the necessary components to take them swiftly through the first act of their screenplay. Topics and exercises include how to generate a wealth of story ideas, 3-act structure, character arcs. The workshop is driven by the basic fundamentals, and covers genre, structure building, dialogue, how to write moving pictures and much more. This course makes writing FUN and promises to inspire those who have a movie in their minds, but need to get it on the page, as it simplifies what is normally a difficult process.
Motivation, support, camaraderie, and feedback are inherent through the course. Be prepared to work & enjoy!
This workshop will meet six times and participants will have the option of attending Session 1 or Session 2 of the same course materials.
Session 1 will meet Tuesday nights from 7:00pm-9:30pm:
August 23, August 30, September 6, September 13, September 20, September 27
Session 2 will meet Tuesday nights from 7:00pm-9:30pm:
October 25, November 1, November 8, November 15, November 22, November 29
Registration is $360 and includes course materials. PFS Members and previous filmadelphiaEDUCATION attendees can enroll for the discounted rate of $300.
(Individual classes will not be available for this workshop. Each session will accept no more than 25 participants. For payment plan, please contact Parinda Patel at 267-239-2941)
About the Instructor
Nanci Gaglio is a recent transplant from San Francisco where she taught screenwriting at UC Berkeley and wrote, directed, and sometimes appeared in her own fiction films that have screened in nearly 100 film festivals around the world. She's developed projects for BBC and served on several development teams for A-list studio directors and producers. Nanci received her MFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in Dramatic Writing.
PFS is working in conjunction with World Cafe Live to help bring music from the Ozark Hills to the people of Philadelphia. The band Blackberry Winter, who were formed specifically for the soundtrack to the Oscar nominated film Winters Bone, will be playing their unique scores for our enjoyment this June.
PFS MEMBERS RECEIVE A SPECIAL DISCOUNT TO THIS PERFORMANCE! Members, look to your e-mail for more information on how to redeem your discount when purchasing tickets online.
Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 8:00pm.
Back in the late ’80s, Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, twenty years later, he ekes out a living performing for handfuls of diehard wrestling fans in high school gyms and community centers around New Jersey. Estranged from his daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) and unable to sustain any real relationships, Randy lives for the thrill of the show and the adoration of his fans. However, a heart attack forces him into retirement. As his sense of identity starts to slip away, he begins to evaluate the state of his life — trying to reconnect with his daughter, and striking up a blossoming romance with an exotic dancer (Marisa Tomei) who is ready to start a new life. Yet all this cannot compare to the allure of the ring and passion for his art, which threatens to pull Randy “The Ram” back into his world of wrestling. Director Darren Aronofsky presents a powerful portrait of a battered dreamer, who despite himself and the odds stacked against him, lives to be a hero once again in the only place he considers home – inside the ring. Rated R.
filmadelphiaCLASSICS hits the road... see THE WRESTLER where it was shot, at Asylum Arena in Philadelphia! You may have seen it before, but not like this.
Members of the Film Society are invited to join us at all screenings FREE of charge; PFS Members at the Director level and above are eligible to bring a guest as well! PFS Members receive a discount on all additional tickets purchased.
Join PFS & see this movie for FREE!
This year, the filmadelphiaCLASSICS screening list is comprised of the Top-10 voted Philadelphia-based films, as voted by our patrons. Collectively, these films will paint a portrait of our city as seen through the lens of Hollywood, with all the beauty and blemishes on view to the world.
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire and Burt Young
IMDB Synopsis: A small time boxer gets a once in a lifetime chance to fight the heavyweight champ in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.
Philadelphians favorite movie is being shown at the Asylum Arena this September! This is the location where the sequel Rocky Balboa filmed the heart stopping closing fight scenes. The Academy Award nominated film The Wrestler was also shot on this location. Come and be a part of film history!
Members of the Film Society are invited to join us at all screenings FREE of charge; PFS Members at the Director level and above are eligible to bring a guest as well! PFS Members receive a discount on all additional tickets purchased.
Join PFS & see this movie for FREE!
This year, the filmadelphiaCLASSICS screening list is comprised of the Top-10 voted Philadelphia-based films, as voted by our patrons. Collectively, these films will paint a portrait of our city as seen through the lens of Hollywood, with all the beauty and blemishes on view to the world.
Starring Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt, Madeleine Stowe
IMDB Synopsis: In a future world devastated by disease, a convict is sent back in time to gather information about the man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population.
Doors open at 8:00 and the film will begin at 9:00. Bring your own blankets and chairs for this special screening at Philadelphia’s most thrilling location, Eastern State Penitentiary! With a venue as haunting as this one you will be sure to get goose bumps from more than just the movie.
Tickets can be purchased online or at Eastern State Penitentiary’s Bastille Day Celebration (7.16.11). Join PFS and Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site for a playful reenactment of the Storming of the Bastille (influenced more by Monty Python than the French Revolution), followed by a French-themed street party!
Members of the Film Society or Eastern State Penitentiary are invited to join us at this screening FREE of charge; PFS Members at the Director level and above are eligible to bring a guest as well! PFS and ESP Members receive a discount price of $5 on all additional tickets purchased. Rain Date TBA.
JOIN PFS at a Camden Riversharks game!
Wednesday, June 1st
Riversharks vs. Bridgeport Bluefish
Game Time 7:05pm
$5 from each ticket purchased will be donated to Philadelphia Film Society
Tickets are $11
(plus $1.25 surcharge per ticket)
(ticket sales end 3 games prior to event date)
Simply checkout using the code: PFSSharks
This year, the filmadelphiaCLASSICS screening list is comprised of the Top-10 voted Philadelphia-based films, as voted by our patrons. Collectively, these films will paint a portrait of our city as seen through the lens of Hollywood, with all the beauty and blemishes on view to the world.
Starring Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, Lukas Haas
IMDB Synopsis: A young Amish boy is sole witness to a murder; policeman John Book goes into hiding in Amish country to protect him until the trial.
Followed by a moderated discussion with Piers Merchant (Entertainment Editor at The Feast and film critic for two.one.five Magazine)
Members of the Film Society are invited to join us at all screenings FREE of charge; PFS Members at the Director level and above are eligible to bring a guest as well! PFS Members receive a 50% discount on all additional tickets purchased.
This year, the filmadelphiaCLASSICS screening list is comprised of the Top-10 voted Philadelphia-based films, as voted by our patrons. Collectively, these films will paint a portrait of our city as seen through the lens of Hollywood, with all the beauty and blemishes on view to the world.
Starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis
IMDB Synopsis: A snobbish investor and a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
Members of the Film Society are invited to join us at all screenings FREE of charge; PFS Members at the Director level and above are eligible to bring a guest as well! PFS Members receive a 50% discount on all additional tickets purchased.
