Philadelphia Film Society

Philadelphia Film Society (PFS) is a 501(c)(3) member-supported nonprofit arts organization that creates opportunities for diverse communities to experience film through initiatives that inspire, educate, challenge, and entertain. PFS is the region’s foremost resource for film presentation and education, and is committed to presenting film as a transformative and powerful medium for artistic expression and a catalyst for strengthening community. As the producer of the Philadelphia Film Festival and creative force behind the Philadelphia Film Center, PFS Bourse Theater, and PFS Drive-In at the Navy Yard, PFS raises awareness of film as an important art form in Philadelphia, and serves as a vital piece of the city’s arts and culture community.

Philadelphia Film Society creates opportunities for diverse communities to experience film through initiatives that inspire, educate, challenge and entertain. More specifically, the Education and Community Outreach arm of the Philadelphia Film Society exists to create partnerships with diverse individuals, organizations, and communities across Philadelphia to utilize film to enhance access, compassion, inclusion, and joy. In doing so, we challenge and empower local audiences to engage with film in deeper ways, creating the next generation of film audiences and a new generation of visionary storytellers.