The Philadelphia Film Society will host SpringFest from April 17 to 23, bringing a week of film premieres, filmmaker Q&As and industry events to Film Society East and other venues around Old City.<\/p>\n
The festival mixes screenings with chances to hear directly from directors and connect with Philadelphia\u2019s film community.<\/p>\n
SpringFest opens Friday, April 17 with an Opening Night Mixer from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Festival Lounge next to Film Society East. The event is open to attendees with festival badges or tickets and is limited to guests 21 and older.<\/p>\n
Several screenings throughout the week will include post-film conversations with directors and actors. That includes appearances from filmmaker Jorma Taccone and comedian John Early, who is making his directorial debut, along with a lineup of local filmmakers.<\/p>\n
SpringFest will also spotlight Philadelphia-based creators through Q&As tied to select screenings and all shorts programs, giving attendees a chance to hear directly from emerging voices in the city\u2019s film scene.<\/p>\n
One screening during the festival will be free to attend, while most events require tickets or a festival badge.<\/p>\n
The festival also includes a Philly Industry Meetup on Wednesday, April 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Old City Kava. The free event is geared toward filmmakers, artists and other creatives looking to connect, and includes a raffle for a badge to the Philadelphia Film Festival. Advance RSVP is required.<\/p>\n
Tickets and festival badges are available now. Individual tickets start at $17, with discounted pricing for students, seniors and members. An all-access badge is also available for $125.<\/p>\n
\u00a0The full schedule and additional details can be found on the Film Society\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n