26th Annual FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia
Join us for the 26th Annual FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia. Over 50 indie films from Regional, National and International filmmakers. Celebrate Indie Film with FirstGlance Film Fests, by indie filmmakers, for indie filmmakers and audiences who enjoy celebrating new up and coming filmmakers from across the globe
WENDY
Maren Lavelle | 10 mins | English | NJ
A quiet but imaginative eighth grader attempts to find the courage to approach her secret crush while working on a middle-school production of Romeo & Juliet.
Cast: Ava Ramey, Lexie Rubincan.
TORN
Carmen Chan | 15 mins | English | PA
A young actress struggles to reconnect with her family and cultural identity in the midst of her burgeoning career. An unexpected visit from her brother forces her to evaluate her own place
within two cultures.
Cast: Kammy Wong, Chester Wai, Fanny Lawren, Andrea Goldner, Harsha Reddy
WEIGHT OF IT ALL
Leah Brown Holmes | 17 mins | English | NY
The mental state of a collegiate soccer star begins to deteriorate as she pushes herself to unhealthy limits to meet high expectations within her competitive environment.
Cast: Alison Strom, George Doughtery, Laney Yoo.
ALI'S REALM
Mario Torres Jr | 17 mins | English | NY
Everyone thinks 15-year-old Ali has an imaginary friend because she’s been traumatized by the death of her best friend. What that don’t understand is that Ali’s friend is real.
Cast: Nicole Elizabeth Berger, Paulina Porizkova, Mark Webber, Jennifer Beals.
WE WANT A
Michelle Joy Jardine | 16 mins | English | IL
Four college besties and certified party girls get together for a celebration brunch. But when what they're celebrating unexpectedly changes (...maybe?), their bonds are tested like never before. "We Want A" is a short film about the beauty and burden of womanhood in an inconstant world—and about the power of mimosas. 'Cause brunch.
Cast: Michelle Joy Jardine, Rachel J Jones, Liza Lagerstrom, Neuma Joy, Lydia Noll.
OREN'S WAY
Keika Lee | 17 mins | English | CA
A clever princess must capture a magical Golden Fox in order to save her kingdom from eternal sadness but on her journey, she conquers obstacles - the last of which reveals a hidden truth about herself.
Cast: Lauri Para, Zak Shaffer.