
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.


2025
AWARD
WINNERS
BEST FEATURE FILM
Séance
Director Vivian Kerr


BEST DOCUMENTARY
RARE: A Rare Disease Revolution
Director John Beder & Lainey Moseley
BEST SHORT FILM
Te Seguiré a la Oscuridad
Director Nicholas Luciano




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

