That's right - now you have more time to submit your independent film or Web series project to one of the hottest new film fests in Philly! Submissions are now being accepted until Sunday, Nov. 6 at our event listing on  FilmFreeway.

• Compete to win cash prizes, film equipment and more.
• Showcase your hard work in front of successful industry veterans.
• Show your film to audiences in a major metro market.

You can't win if you don't enter. Don't be left on the sidelines or left out. Submit your film today.

​The Philadelphia Independent Film Awards continues its upward streak by adding screenings of nominated films, a new lineup of prizes, and new categories for the upcoming 2017 Awards.
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​In addition to the awards gala night to be held on May 20, 2017 at International House in Philadelphia, the event will now offer 3 days of screening the nominated films May 17-19. Films will be exhibited at International House. Readings of selected scenes from nominated screenplays will also be held. Judges will select the scenes to be read.
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​Best Web Series – Online series are now eligible for consideration. Animation, drama, comedy, documentary style or reality-based and more genres are all welcome. Web series entrants may submit two original episodes of a series for consideration (as one file). Each episode must be no more than 15 minutes. Visit the Rules section of our Film Freeway listing for more details.
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Tri-State Breakout Film – Films with more than 50 percent of their footage shot in the tri-state area (Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey) are eligible for consideration. Maryland filmmakers will also be allowed to submit in this category.
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​Prizes for 2017 include cash, free film equipment and free software. Visit our Press Releases page for more details.