29th Annual FirstGlance Philadelphia Film Festival
Celebrating the best indie films from across the globe!
Celebrating Indie Filmmakers for 29 YEARS!!
2026- Exclusive Prize- To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Best of Fest Winner receives a $250 CASH PRIZE!
**AND**
$250 CASH for winning film in each category reaching 250 entries!
Filmmaker Screening Incentives at the Film Fest and the BEST social media marketing of any film festival on EARTH!
CALL FOR ENTRIES OPEN!
EARLY DEADLINE December 1st
Regular Deadline- January 1st 2026
Late Deadline- February 1st 2026
FINAL EXTENDED DEADLINE- March 1st, 2026
Be Seen on the BIG SCREEN!
Open to filmmakers from across the globe!
29th Annual FirstGlance Philadelphia Film Festival screens professional, first time, student, local, national and international filmmakers, celebrating the best in indie film making.
With over 25 nominating categories chosen by a committee of professional filmmakers, the fest director and FirstGlance Alumni, plus Audience Choice Awards!
**NEW CATEGORIES**
Animated Shorts (under 30 mins)
International Shorts (Under 30 mins)
AI Shorts (under 20 mins)
CATEGORIES
Feature Film (over 45 min.)
Feature Documentary (over 45 min)
Short Documentary (under 45 min)
Short Film (under 45 min)
Shorts Too (under 10 min)
Student Shorts (under 25 min)
Music Videos (under 7 min)
Web Series Pilots (under 15 min)
Trailers (under 5 min)
Submit your Film Here
