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FirstGlance Film Fests and The Franklin Institute to Launch an indie friendly screening series!

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

In cooperation with The Franklin Institute, FirstGlance Film Fests, will be launching a “truly indie” film series in Philadelphia. Beginning April 17th with the assistance of the Franklin Theater, a beautiful 260 seat state of the art screening facility in The Franklin Institute, will be offering filmmakers the opportunity to be a part of a visionary new screening program. FirstGlance will be curating a series of “truly indie” films with filmmakers looking for an alternate screening venue in Philadelphia.

What makes this series different from other screening series:

  • Filmmakers don’t  pay four walling fees, or rent the theater.
  • FirstGlance and The Franklin Institute will offer the theater to filmmakers on a revenue share, based on ticket price and sales through the filmmaker’s fanbase and local following.
  • Advanced ticket sales driven by the filmmakers marketing and promotions, as well as the FirstGlance Films and Franklin Institute newsletters will assist in the promotion of the film.

We will book a limited number of films in 2010, as a pilot program.

We are looking for feature films with a large social networking fan base and those that have a Philadelphia following that can help promote the film and boost ticket sales.

The filmmaker will profit from the ticket sales dependent on amount of tickets sold and the revenue share percentage which will be determined by the agreement.

We think this is a great opportunity to be seen in a large venue in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, without having to pay exorbitant fees to rent a theater space.

We look forward to offering features, documentaries and short programs throughout the year.

If you have a film that you would like to screen, please get in touch and we will get back to you with further details.

We are launching the series on April 17-18th with a Pennsylvania area feature documentary, Takedowns and Falls, about the high school wrestling phenomenon in Eastern Pennsylvania. We look forward to a great weekend for the filmmaker, and hope his success will enable us to present more “truly indie” feature films to the community! Support Indie filmmaking and we’ll be able to support you!

After a successful inaugural weekend, we are currently searching for more indie films with strong social network followings and fan base!

We are looking for documentarys and narrative features to program in

June, Sept, October, November, December 2010.

Get your film see at a state of the art 250 seat theater and make money!

Thank you

FirstGlance Film Fests

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FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia Opens for submissions!

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

FIRSTGLANCE FILM FEST PHILADELPHIA 2010

CALL FOR ENTRIES

OPENS February 13 2010


Early Deadline March 13 2010
Regular Deadline April 13 2010
Late Deadline May 13 2010
WAB Extended Deadline June 1 2010

Event Scheduled for October 14 –17 2010
The Franklin Institute


FirstGlance is Philadelphia’s Independent Film Festival since 1996!


Our 13th annual FirstGlance Film Fest Philly is open to professional, first time, graduate and undergraduate filmmakers from down the street and across the globe. FirstGlance showcases the best indie filmmaking from around the world and celebrates Philadelphia filmmakers with a festival described as, “one of the most entertaining festivals out there” and “Philadelphia’s answer to Sundance”

In our continuing effort to bring additional opportunities and audiences to filmmakers we have partnered with The Franklin Institute to launch the first ever KidFest Philly to our October event. KidFest is open to child and family friendly shorts, animation and feature length narrative and documentaries. The chosen films will be offered special screenings at the museum.

Selected FirstGlance Official Selections will be invited to premiere at the Bram Stoker Film Festival in the UK in 2011. Bram Stoker is one of Europe’s premiere horror, sci-fi, thriller festivals.

All Official Selections are eligible for our revenue share, no-cost, non-exclusive online distribution with iPod compatible and streaming rental downloads. (link to download page).

Named, “one of the best film festival investments” and “One of the top 40 indie film friendly businesses in the world”. FirstGlance continues to champion indie filmmakers from around the world, making FirstGlance Film Fest, the longest running and most notable independent film fest in Philadelphia!!

ALL OFFICIAL SELECTIONS receive an awards package
valued at over $200.00 USD (including All Access Passes)

All GENRES ACCEPTED
Feature Length (over 60 min.)
Feature Documentary (over 60 min.)
Short Narrative (under 30 min.)
Shorts Too (under 10 min)
Mini-Docs (under 30 min.)
Student Shorts (under 20min.)
Graduate Student Shorts (under 20min)
Music Videos (under 5 min)
Animation (under 30 min)
International Shorts (under 30 min)
International Shorts Too (under 10min)
Webisode Pilots (under 10 min)

*NEW Categories*
KidFest Shorts (under 30 min)
KidFest Animation (under 30 min)
KidFest Features (over 60 min)


SHOT IN PHILLY celebrates the best in filmmaking by Philadelphia filmmakers.

FirstGlance awards over 50,000 in cash, prizes and giveaways yearly

In 2010, we continue our sliding scale cash prizes, for every 1000 entries we receive, $5000.00 in USD CASH will be awarded to the Grand Prize BEST OF THE FEST winner and for every category that receives 200 entries or more, $1,000 in Cash will be awarded to the highest rated film in that category!

FirstGlance Sponsors and Prizes

Entry Fee:
Starting at $25.00 for early submissions. Entries must be submitted on NTSC Region 0 or 1 DVD.

Online entry through Withoutabox beginning Feb 13, 2010


In keeping with our GREEN initiative, we ask that you submit electronically and fill out your application online. Please request a paper application, if needed HERE

(Prizes subject to change and festival discretion, not all winners receive all listed prizes. Above information/dates are subject to change)
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What is KidFest!

Monday, January 18th, 2010

KidFest will be the first of its kind in Philadelphia this year!

Kid Fest will run throughout October and in conjunction with FirstGlance Film Fest Philly TwentyTen on October 14-17 2010.

Our new relationship with The Franklin Institute and the newly remodeled Franklin Theater, which we had the pleasure of screening in last year, has graciously agreed to a proposed idea to the marketing dept to assist them in getting new audiences into the theater during museum hours.

Since the venue is considered a family museum and people travel from across the US and world to come to The Franklin Institute, our normal festival fare is not always fitting, as those of you that have taken part, either as audience or filmmakers are aware. So we decided to open new categories for kid and family friendly films and animation for the first time in our 13 year history.

The venue has agreed to show the films we choose from the entries  during museum hours throughout the month of October and market to there many hundred thousands of members.

We believe this is an amazing opportunity to give filmmakers who create family friendly films, both short and features the visibility from audiences you wouldn’t normally find at FirstGlance Film Fest Philly or at most film festivals around the country!

We are excited about the possibility of becoming a potential curator of truly indie films and locally produced films. With the ability to schedule special screenings and  offer opportunities for truly indie filmmakers to screen in a beautiful theater in the heart of Center City Philly. We look forward to creating a go to venue for indies in Philadelphia, without having to fourwall a major theater chain!

FirstGlance Film Fest Philly TwentyTen

Submit your film HERE!

We look forward to an amazing year in Philly.

Thank you for your continuing support of truly indie films and FirstGlance Philadelphia’s Independent Film Festival since 1996

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Vince Papale to Appear at Today’s Screening of “The Color Bearers”

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Today’s screenings are going to be very popular so come out early to get your tickets.  Some of the highlights today are:

Vince Papale is scheduled to appear today at the 4:15 screening of the documentary “The Color Bearers,” from local filmmakers John Foley and Steve Newbert. Also appearing at this screening is director and actor Nardeep Khurmi of the Shot in Philly film, “In Search of Aztec Gold.”  Plus, meet the artist Annakin and the music video director Christian Ammann who are in from Switzerland.

Then at the 6:00 screening, meet director Lee Storey whose documentary “Smile ‘Til It Hurts: The Up With People Story” about the singing group that represented an establishment-friendly alternative to the counter-culture plays along with the short film “ABUELO” produced by “Medium” producer  Laurie Seidman who will also be attending.  Skylight, a Canadian animated short, begins this program.

Then at the 8:15 screening, meet director Gorman Bechard from the feature “Friends (With Benefits).” Also during this screening, enjoy a program of short films; Autonomy, Holy Water, True Beauty This Night by Peter Besson and Lady Feet by Christopher Toppino, both local directors.

After the final screening tonight, be sure to stop by The Mission Grill, 1835 Arch Street for a great party.

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FirstGlance Film Fest Philly 12 Announces Winners

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Well what a weekend it was screening more than 30 award winning films!

FirstGlance Film Fest Philly 12 has come to a close and we were so happy that more than half of the directors from the official selections came out to the festival this year.  It was so nice to meet all of them and talk to them about why they made their films and what they hope to accomplish with them.  The venue was spectacular, the projection system amazing and the crowds large and enthusiastic.  Thanks to all of the filmmakers and all who attended!  FirstGlance would not be possible without all of you.

At each screening, FirstGlance announced which award each film received from the festival and here is the list.  In the coming weeks we will announce the BEST OF THE FEST and the highest scoring audience voted films in each category so be sure to check back.

FEATURES

Chasing the White Dragon – Kathilynn Phillips

Best Drama

Friends (with Benefits) – Gorman Bechard

Best Ensemble Cast

How I Got Lost – Joe Leonard

Best Director

Dark Room Theater Double Feature- Benjamin Pollack

Best Comedy

FEATURE DOCS

Smile ‘Til It Hurts – Lee Storey

Best Director

Butterflies- Ester Brym

Best Entertainment Documentary

The Color Bearers – John Foley

Best Historical Documentary

SHORTS

Peter Arthur – James Bartolmeo

Best Director

The Beneficiary – Theodore Melfi

Best Actress-Julie Ann Emory

Death In Charge – Devi Snively

Best Horror

In the Dark- Alex Fazeli

Best Cinematography

Eiko – Christoph Kusching

Best International Short

Peace of Mind – Nathan Crooker

Best Actor –Matt Newton

Ergotism – Stefan Rochfort

Best Comedy

Holy Water – Tatiana Lamela-Rabell

Best Editing

Abuelo – Mary Ann Kellogg

Best Breakthrough Performance- Britt Flatmo

Lady Feet- Christopher Toppino

Best Drama

In Search of Aztec Gold – Nardeep Khurmi

Best Local Short

SHORTS TOO

Crossing the Line – Martha Elcan

Best Drama

True Beauty This Night – Peter Besson

Best Director

Tripping Up – Greg Koorhan

Best Comedy

MINI DOCS

Free The River Park – Tara Nurin and Rob Stuart

Best Director

Friends of Independence – Joe Medeiros

Best Editing

STUDENT SHORTS

Melancholamorbus – Ryan O’ Laughlin

Best Director

Martin – Sean Branigan

Best Drama

ANIMATION

American Terror: Company Man- Joseph Krzemienski

Best Drama

Skylight- David Baas

Best Director

Duke Baa – Shu-Han Yang

Best 3d Animation

Un Duelo- Felipe Esquival

Best International Animation

Autonomy – Brad Regier

Best Comedy

MUSIC VIDEO

Visa “Breakout the Violins” – Tadeh Daschi

Best Production Design

Annakin “Alive” – Christian Ammann

Best Cinematography

One Word Song “Time Stood Still” – Rodrigo Orozco

Best Editing

DelMar “Until the Sun” – Brandon Nguyen

Best Director

Short Online Contest Winner

Growing Up Vegas- Amber Beard

Best Online Short

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FirstGlance Film Fest Philly 12 Opens Today!

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

FirstGlance opens tonight at the Franklin Theater in The Franklin Institute. Join special invited guests, local press and media, filmmakers, cast, and crew from Philadelphia and around the world for the 12th annual FirstGlance Independent Film Festival.  The Opening Night Screening begins at 7:45 and features a variety of shorts plus the feature “Dark Room Theater” starring David Stanford about ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary, usually supernatural, situations directed by Philly native Benjamin Pollack.  FirstGlance attendees are invited to the Opening Night Party with appetizers and drink specials following the screening at Noche, 1901 Chestnut Street.

And In the News Today…Daily News columnist Dan Gross gives a shout out to The Color Bearers.  Dan mentions the documentary “The Color Bearers” by local filmmakers John Foley and Steve Newbert hosted by Philly’s own Vince Papale in today’s paper.

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/features/20091022_Dan_Gross__Stensland_s_out_at_Fox_29.html

City Paper also gives some space to FirstGlance and Philly native Benjamin Pollack and his film “Dark Room Theater” screening tonight as well as the festival’s closing night film “How I Got Lost” by emerging filmmaker Joe Leonard.

http://citypaper.net/articles/2009/10/22/firstglance-film-festival

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Countdown to FirstGlance 12 Philly

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

With only about 8 weeks until our 12th annual FirstGlance Philadelphia, we are excited to announce over 30 award winning films from across the globe will be featured at FirstGlance!

Check them out!

We are also only days away from launching our shorts distribution platform that will allow any FirstGlance alumni director to add there short film and profit off every download with amazing profit share potential and a technology second to none!

We look forward to an amazing event this year in Philly and hope to see you October 22-25th!!

Starting Sept 15th, tickets will go on sale through our site!

And on Sept 22nd, Register, Watch and Vote on close to 25 short online, and help one short film win over 2500.00 in prizes and a spot in our closing night screening program!

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