​NBC10 and Telemundo62 Vice President of News Anzio Williams also stopped by to greet attendees, who packed an event that was sold out well in advance.  

Women in Media (WIM) exists to support female media professionals as well as women seeking a media career. It was founded in 2013 to foster positive images of women in film, TV and other media. Visit the WIM website to learn more.

The Philadelphia Independent Film Awards has opened a special category for youth in grades 9 through 12. The submission is absolutely FREE. The theme MUST be about the ground-breaking #METOO movement and how it has affected you or a loved one.

This can be a group or individual clip. The clip must be a MAXIMUM of 30 SECONDS including credits, so it's got to make an impact. Three clips will be nominated. SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS FEB. 28. Good luck! And please share!

So you want to be in pictures. Do you even know how to shoot a movie? Where do you get the funding? How do you find production staff? How do you organize a casting call? The Philadelphia Independent Film Awards is here to help you make 2018 the year of YOUR film.

Explore our new Filmmaking Resources page to find listings for film funding, film production companies, and more. You'll even find links to film news and reviews. You can also send us your suggestions for film organizations to add to our list. Make 2018 the first year of your official film career!