Philadelphia, PA - The Philadelphia Film Society announce the full line-up for the 27th Philadelphia Film Festival, spanning from October 18 – October 28 on four theater screens in Philadelphia.
27th Philadelphia Film Festival
Ben is Back opens the Festival on October 18 with Director Peter Hedges scheduled to attend. Olivia Lichtenstein’s Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don’t Know Me closes the Festival on October 26. The Festival will showcase 125 feature-length and short films. The Festival line-up is curated by the PFF programming committee who carefully selects each movie from multiple international festivals throughout the year.
“Andrew and I have been doing this together for ten years, and I love that we continue to find fresh, unique films that delight and challenge audiences,” said Artistic Director, Michael Lerman. “I'm so proud of the program the team has put together, and I can't wait to share the adventure we have in store for you."
The full Festival schedule and digital Festival Program Guide are available now at www.filmadelphia.org/festival.
Screenings for the 27th Philadelphia Film Festival will take place at the below theaters:
- ·The Ritz East (125 S. 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
- ·The Ritz Five (214 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
- ·The Philadelphia Film Center (formerly Prince Theater) (1412 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102)
Tickets go on-sale for Philadelphia Film Society members on Friday, October 5th and to the general public beginning Monday, October 8th.
Tickets can be purchased at the Festival website, www.filmadelphia.org/festival, in-person at the main box office at the Philadelphia Film Center, or over the phone at 215-422-4970 (Monday – Saturday from noon to 5:00 pm).