Philadelphia, PA - April 10, 2009 – The Philadelphia Film Market celebrates the business of independent film in the city where independence was born. For the first time ever Philadelphia will be at the epicenter of the film world as the Philadelphia Film Market will set up shop from June 22nd to the 28th inside of the city’s newest movie industry stomping grounds, Philadelphia Soundstages.
Produced in association with The Philadelphia Independent Film Festival, Philadelphia Soundstages and Invincible Pictures; the Philadelphia Film Market aims to put the city’s growing film scene onto the international stage as a contender in the west coast dominated industry. Filmmakers and production companies, as well as any company that serves the film industry, will showcase their products and services to potential buyers and distributors during the market.
“We wanted to take the city’s film scene to a higher level,” explained the market’s Chief Operating Officer, Leilani Goode.
“The Greater Philadelphia Film Office is thrilled to welcome the Philadelphia Film Market to our region. The advent of a film market in Philadelphia is a tangible sign that the film industry in S.E. Pennsylvania has matured and emerged as a leader in the business of film as well as the production of content. The Market will not only introduce a new pool of filmmakers to the Southeastern Pennsylvania film community, but will open doors for local filmmakers seeking distribution outlets.” said Sharon Pinkenson, Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office.
The PFM will build on the momentum this city has been gaining over the past few years with movies like Transformers, Shooter, Rocky Balboa, and Law Abiding Citizen; bringing their productions to town. The Market will harness all of that energy into a week-long marketplace for film industry professionals to work on the business side of the film world. “I see the Philadelphia Film Market as an anchor for the Philadelphia film community.” Says Thomas Ashley, CEO of Invincible Pictures. “The city of Philadelphia has long needed a base from which to grow the business of film in the city. The Market serves as an excellent venue not only to expand the city’s film industry but also showcase Philadelphia’s incredible resources on a global platform.” For more information please visit www.philadelphiafilmmarket.com.
The Philadelphia Independent Film Festival is the Northern Liberties-based festival in its second year and will run from June 25th to the 28th. PIFF 2009 will feature some of the best independent films from around the world. For more information, visit www.PIFF2009.com.
Philadelphia Soundstages offers all the amenities of a major Hollywood soundstage facility. Their Studio boasts a 50,000 sq ft floor plan with a 130' 3 wall cyclorama and a suite of production services.
Produced in association with The Philadelphia Independent Film Festival, Philadelphia Soundstages and Invincible Pictures; the Philadelphia Film Market aims to put the city’s growing film scene onto the international stage as a contender in the west coast dominated industry. Filmmakers and production companies, as well as any company that serves the film industry, will showcase their products and services to potential buyers and distributors during the market.
“We wanted to take the city’s film scene to a higher level,” explained the market’s Chief Operating Officer, Leilani Goode.
“The Greater Philadelphia Film Office is thrilled to welcome the Philadelphia Film Market to our region. The advent of a film market in Philadelphia is a tangible sign that the film industry in S.E. Pennsylvania has matured and emerged as a leader in the business of film as well as the production of content. The Market will not only introduce a new pool of filmmakers to the Southeastern Pennsylvania film community, but will open doors for local filmmakers seeking distribution outlets.” said Sharon Pinkenson, Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office.
The PFM will build on the momentum this city has been gaining over the past few years with movies like Transformers, Shooter, Rocky Balboa, and Law Abiding Citizen; bringing their productions to town. The Market will harness all of that energy into a week-long marketplace for film industry professionals to work on the business side of the film world. “I see the Philadelphia Film Market as an anchor for the Philadelphia film community.” Says Thomas Ashley, CEO of Invincible Pictures. “The city of Philadelphia has long needed a base from which to grow the business of film in the city. The Market serves as an excellent venue not only to expand the city’s film industry but also showcase Philadelphia’s incredible resources on a global platform.” For more information please visit www.philadelphiafilmmarket.com.
The Philadelphia Independent Film Festival is the Northern Liberties-based festival in its second year and will run from June 25th to the 28th. PIFF 2009 will feature some of the best independent films from around the world. For more information, visit www.PIFF2009.com.
Philadelphia Soundstages offers all the amenities of a major Hollywood soundstage facility. Their Studio boasts a 50,000 sq ft floor plan with a 130' 3 wall cyclorama and a suite of production services.