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2025
FESTIVAL RECAP

Overview

The 2025 Phoenixville Film Festival marked its most successful year to date, drawing record-breaking attendance and showcasing more films than ever before. The festival screened over 55 films from around the world, highlighting a diverse range of voices and storytelling styles.

The festival opened with the feature film American Comic, starring comedian Joe Kwaczala and featuring Patton Oswalt. Both Kwaczala and director Daniel J. Clark were in attendance, making opening night a standout highlight.

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Throughout the weekend, the festival hosted film screenings and screenplay readings, culminating in its largest red carpet gala yet. The gala featured curated specialty drinks and food, creating a celebratory atmosphere for filmmakers and guests alike. Attendees also enjoyed an impressive lineup of workshops held throughout the weekend.

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The Phoenixville Film Festival has solidified its place as a welcoming space for filmmakers and film lovers alike. With a strong commitment to creativity and diversity, the festival continues to foster meaningful connections through storytelling. We are excited to see how the festival continues to grow in the years ahead.

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2025 
AWARD
WINNERS

BEST FEATURE FILM

Séance

Director Vivian Kerr

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BEST DOCUMENTARY

RARE: A Rare Disease Revolution

Director John Beder & Lainey Moseley

BEST SHORT FILM

Te Seguiré a la Oscuridad

Director Nicholas Luciano

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BEST LOCAL FILM

Room Tone

Directed by Tatyana Yassukovich

AUDIENCE AWARD

Drink and Be Merry 

Directed by Adam Volerich

BEST ANIMATED FILM

Christopher & The Bug
Directed by Vanessa Esteves, & Kevin Micallef

BEST SHORT DOC

Meeting my Birth Mom

Directed by Jonathan Walley

Screenplay Awards

Best Local Screenplay

 Eugene vs Humanity

Writer: Michael David Charles Hicks

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Best Short Screenplay

 Neurocapital

Writer: Shay Alexander Inkpen

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Best Feature Screenplay

 Brimstone

Writer: Debra Markowitz

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS
 

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Phoenixville Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization status and based in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. EIN# 92-3331381

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