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West Chester Film Festival


Our Mission Statement:

The mission of the West Chester Film Festival is to Entertain, Enlighten and Educate the public through the presentation of global independent and innovative short film and interactive workshops by presenting an annual international short film festival.  Our goal is to present a self-sustaining annual film festival giving a voice to up-and-coming artists. The West Chester Film Festival is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Join us for a weekend every April* for the annual West Chester Film Festival.  We will screen short films, up to 30 minutes in length, submitted by independent filmmakers from around the world. Submissions are juried by a panel of industry professionals and winners chosen according to content, innovation and technical execution.  We anticipate attendance of 3,000 film lovers this year.

Upcoming Events at West Chester Film Festival

West Chester Film Festival

Friday, Apr 25, 2025 at 5:30pm
West Chester, PA
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West Chester Film Festival

West Chester Film Festival

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 9:00am
West Chester, PA
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West Chester Film Festival

West Chester Film Festival

Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 at 9:00am
West Chester, PA
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West Chester Film Festival

Recent News

West Chester Film Festival 2025

Join us for the West Chester Film Festival!! Schedule of Events: Friday, April 25, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Opening Night Party at Uptown 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm: Selection of Films at Uptown - Act As If... - Silent Night - Cold Soup - Torii - The…

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West Chester Film Festival 2024

Our main film venue is Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center. Our Opening Night Party will be held at Uptown, followed immediately by our first collection of films. Our Meet & Greet will be held at Chester County History Center. Our Closing…

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