Overview
The 2023 Phoenixville Film Festival soared to incredible heights, marking a triumphant success that resonated globally. With over 600 passionate attendees converging upon this vibrant weekend-long event, the festival served as a magnetic pull for film enthusiasts from diverse corners of the world. Hailing from places as far- reaching as Canada, Paris, Germany, and Ireland, the audience's international flavor underscored the festival's universal appeal. The cinematic journey extended beyond borders, with submissions pouring in from 19 countries, transforming Phoenixville into a melting pot of global storytelling.
2023 AWARD
WINNERS
BEST FEATURE FILM
Willie, Jamaley & The Cacacoon
Directed by Ryan Dellaquila &Tyler Schnabel
BEST DOCUMENTARY
Wonderfully Made
Directed by Yuval David
BEST SHORT FILM
Florence in Customer Care
Directed Jordan Sommerlad & Cory Stonebrook
BEST LOCAL FILM
Grandeur Delusions
Directed by Alyssa Rose Capitini
AUDIENCE AWARD
The Toms
Directed by Thomas Verdi
BEST ANIMATED FILM
Grump in the Night
Directed by Kris Theorin
BEST SHORT DOC
This is Major
Directed by Scot Sax & Leslie Mills
Screenplay Awards
BEST FEATURE SCREENPLAY
Lady Pearl
Written by Tatiana M. Johnson
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BEST SHORT SCREENPLAY
Roxy Volaxia Has No Powers
Written by Devin James Araujo
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BEST LOCAL SCREENPLAY
Last Night at the Mall
Written by Corey McCullough