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2025 Schedule

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Friday, April 25

5:30– 7:00 pm Opening Night Party at Uptown

Kick off the West Chester Film Festival in style at our Opening Night Party! Walk the red carpet, pose for photos, and be interviewed by the press. Enjoy a Taste of West Chester- a curated selection of our town's favorite bites. Mingle with filmmakers, fellow film lovers, and local dignitaries in a fun evening full of conversation and film!

7:00 – 9:15 pm Selection of Films at Uptown

Act As If...

Silent Night

Cold Soup

Torii

The Masterpiece

Christmas Tree Trouble

Trans Heaven, Pennsylvania

Crust

Clodagh

9:30 – 11:00 pm Pride Pop Up at Mayday Coffee

Saturday, April 26

9:00 – 10:45 am Workshop and Breakfast at Hotel Indigo- A Filmmakers Journey

Every filmmaker’s path is different—there’s no one way to break into the industry, and that’s what makes it exciting. A Filmmaker’s Journey brings together a diverse panel of directors, screenwriters, and producers who have each taken unique routes to success. Some have won prestigious screenwriting fellowships, others have built their careers in independent film, television, or theater, and all of them have navigated the challenges of breaking into and thriving in the industry and they are ready to share their stories and real-world advice with you.

11:00 am – 1:00 pm Young Filmmaker Block at Uptown

Old Paws

Henderson Marching Band

Johnny Jr.

Mini Me In Motion

Finding Her Voice

Blind Date

Climate Solutions

A Beginner's Guide to Waking Up

Side Track'd

Oneirophrenia

Inside the Musicbox

A Thief's Redemption

P.O.V

Purgatory

Keeper of the Night Sky

1:15 – 3:30 pm Selection of Films at Uptown

An Orange From Jaffa

The Circle

The Hunter's Lament

The Green Ribbon

The Third Country

In The Shadow Of The Cypress

Hold

Viaticum

3:45 – 5:45 pm Based on a True Story Pop Up & Panel Discussion at Uptown Performing Arts Center

Bringing real stories to life on screen comes with both creative opportunities and unique challenges. In Based on a True Story, a panel of documentary filmmakers and industry professionals will explore the essential considerations for adapting true events into film. Whether you are making a documentary, a biopic, or a narrative inspired by real events, this panel will equip you with the knowledge you need to bring the truth to screen-ethically, legally, and compellingly.

A Lien

Last Ranger

The Third Country

Act As If...

6:00 – 8:15 pm Selection of Films at Uptown

The Last Ranger

Beside Myself

Obscura

Wander to Wonder

Process

Easy Way Out

47:10':00"

Instruments of a Beating Heart

8:30 – 10:45 pm Selection of Films at Uptown

The Wild-Tempered Clavier

This is Jan

60=1

Baby Love

Beautiful Men

The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent

Simple Machine

LYZ

SilverSizzle

Sunday, April 27

9:00 – 10:45 am Workshop and Breakfast at Side Bar

Directing Actors: Insights from the Creators of Last Known Location

Working with actors is one of the most important (and sometimes intimidating) parts of being a director. In this hands-on workshop, the team behind Last Known Location—director Danny Donnelly and writer/actress Aimee Theresa—will break down how to get the best performances from your cast. From casting and rehearsals to working on set, they’ll share tips, techniques, and lessons learned from their own filmmaking journey.

Their latest film, Last Known Location, has been making waves, trending as one of the top mystery/thrillers on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi.

If you’re a short filmmaker looking to up your game and create more natural, compelling performances in your films, this is a workshop you don’t want to miss.

11:00 am – 12:45 pm Oscar Worthy Animation Pop Up at Beirhaul -Townhouse