THE ROLLING TAPE

PFF 2026

Dates Oct 15-25, 2026
Location Philadelphia, PA
Reporting

The Philadelphia Film Festival's milestone 35th edition happens October 15-25. This year, the festival features 200+ screenings of 112 feature films across three theater locations. The newest addition to PFS’s flagship fall event is a 70mm projector that will debut at the festival. With curated titles from around the world, the festival also features its "Filmadelphia" section with locally produced films.

Reviews
Lead Dispatch

‘Clarissa’ Review: An Adaptation Reimagined with an All-Black Cast Finds Success in Highlighting Classic Themes in the Black Diaspora

What makes Clarissa work in a contemporary Lagos, Nigeria setting is that the material's themes are intrinsic to the Black diaspora, making it a worldwide phenomenon.

Des Mack