Closing Night Screening and AWARDS
Approximate start time 9:00 PM immediately follows Closing Night Screening
(Awards Presentation runs about 30 mins)
Join us as we present Screening Committee Awards to the FirstGlance Philadelphia Filmmakers!
Presented LIVE by Raphael Sbarge (scheduled to appear
28th Annual FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia
Join us for the 28th Annual FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia Weekend May 16-18 2025
Watch 35 indie films from Local, National and International filmmakers and vote for your favorites.
Spring into FirstGlance Film Fests with audiences and cinephiles who celebrate and support up and coming filmmakers from across the globe and down the street.
Eye of the Beholder
(Directed by John Benjamin Terrell, 8 mins, short, TX )
After an oblivious young man ineptly tells his date that she looks like a Picasso painting, an eccentric art curator attempts to teach him the true meaning of art. Starring Caleb Wenz, Soyoung Park, Braden Winterowd. PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE
Banya
(Directed by Dmitry Pasichnyuk, 9 mins, web series, RUSSIA)
The Great Patriotic War is going on. The division was withdrawn from the battle for rest. The sappers cut down a bathhouse to the side of the camp, heated it properly and are going to take a steam bath, but the scouts do not intend to stand in line. US PREMIERE
Watching Walter
(Directed by Mitch Yapko, 17 mins, short, CA)
Set in both 1995 Philadelphia and World War II Nazi occupied Poland. Based on the true story of Holocaust survivor-turned watchmaker Wladyslaw "Walter" Wojnas, it's a slice of life story that touches on several poignant moments in his life during those times. It's a story of triumph over tragedy and is all too relevant in today's turbulent international climate. Starring: Stephen Tobolowsky, Gareth Williams, Andrew Elvis Miller, Benjamin Stockham and William Leon. PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE
The Ninth
(Directed by Matt Ferrucci, 17 mins, short, CA)
An alcoholic’s recovery is jeopardized when she accidentally sends a damaging email to her boss, forcing her to confront her past to save her job and sobriety. Starring Lauren Cantell, Andrea Grano, Danielle Dallacco, Lane Compton, Mike Romo. PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE
The Cafone
(Directed by Thomas Bentey, 19 mins, short, NJ)
Ne'er-do-well Sal Forte reunites with his inept friend to steal, cheat and rob to pay off gambling debts and keep enraged criminals at bay. After a brief stint in prison, consummate “low life,” Sal Forte "AKA THE CAFONE," reaches out to his old pal from the neighborhood, John Falcone for a little help getting back on his feet. Starring: James Ciccone, Brian Anthony Wilson. PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE
Upcycle
(Directed by Jordan Fox, 22 mins, short, PA)
When Planter loses his mom's favorite coat, just what will he do to get it back? Starring Alex Samuelian, Kelly Holstrom, Akil Logan-Haye, Savannah Sakaguchi, Peyton Carson. PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE
All screenings are at the PFS Bourse Theater | 400 Ranstead Street | Philadelphia, PA
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