Film Erie

Film Erie is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit film office serving Northwest Pennsylvania. Supporters of all things film.
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We connect film workers, visiting productions, and film lovers while supporting production, workforce development, and community programs. 🎬 Film Erie is the official hub for all things film in Northwest Pennsylvania. We’re a cultural nonprofit and regional film office championing local storytelling, independent cinema, and creative workforce development across Erie and beyond. As the new home of

the Film Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania and the Greater Erie Film Office, we connect filmmakers, locations, crew, and audiences to grow a thriving film scene rooted in our region’s unique character.

🎥 Events. 🎟 Screenings. 💼 Industry Resources.
📍 Based in Erie, PA — open to the world.

08/31/2026

Film doesn’t just happen on a screen. It happens right here in our communities.

A strong local film industry means more opportunities for local talent, more work for local businesses, more reasons to bring productions to our region, and more stories being told in Northwest Pennsylvania.

That’s why Film Erie is here to support the people and projects that make our region’s film community possible.
From helping productions find locations and connect with local talent to providing resources, contacts, and information about filming in Erie and Northwest PA, we’re here to help make the process easier.

Thinking about filming your next project in Erie or Northwest PA? We’d love to hear from you.

Reach out to Film Erie and let’s talk about how we can support your project.

📸 Photo by Jessica Taylor

08/26/2026

Film Erie Directory Spotlight: Taylor Rhoades

Taylor is a Writer, Director and Actor from Meadville, Pennsylvania. Ever since making his short film “Pig Hill” in 2016, he has been involved in film, especially after meeting Jacob Perrett and the two teamed to make the feature length anthology film “Weird Fiction”.

Taylor continued to act and help throughout productions on Perrett’s films - In 2025, he acted as Arthur in the film Photo Negative. In 2025, Taylor took an interest in making atmospheric music under the name “Unordinary Owls” which led to him creating the music for Perrett’s YouTube channel “Something Sinister” and creating the score for his first feature length film “Late Night At The Movies”.

At the beginning of 2026, Taylor and his team made Late Night At The Movies, his first full length film and filmed it at Taylor’s job at the Movies At Meadville where he is a Manager. Ever since seeing Kevin Smith’s Clerks in high school, Taylor knew he wanted to make movies and all these years later he is doing so.

Taylor Rhoades

Are you also a part of Erie’s growing film community? We’d love to have you in the Film Erie Talent Directory. Create your profile and connect with fellow filmmakers and creatives. 🎬 Link below!

directory.filmerie.org

08/25/2026

Tethered wouldn't be possible without the help of our amazing community partners. For this year's experiences we would like to give a big shout out to Erie's Black Wall Street Woman's Club of Erie Erie Center for Arts & Technology and Film Erie. Thank you!

We're well into rehearsals now. Stay tuned for our cast and venue reveals, performance dates, and tickets.

08/22/2026

Wouldn’t your film look great here? 🌻☀️

Each summer, acres of sunflowers bloom at the Hagen History Center’s Battles Farm in Girard, Pennsylvania, transforming the landscape into a sea of bright yellow.

The Girard Sunflower Festival celebrates the fields at peak bloom, with the towering sunflowers creating a colorful backdrop throughout the season.

Beyond the sunflower fields, Girard offers a mix of historic and small-town scenery, from its historic downtown and Main Street to surrounding countryside and Lake Erie landscapes.

Whether it’s a field of sunflowers in full bloom or the character of a historic Pennsylvania town, Girard offers filmmakers unique locations just a short drive from Erie.

Looking for locations that make your next project stand out? Explore more of what Northwest PA has to offer:

filmerie.org/locations

08/18/2026

LOCAL FILM, BIG SCREEN!

A film made by locals, starring locals, and filmed in Meadville is coming to The Movies at Meadville!

Late Night At The Movies is a funny, gross horror comedy with an advanced screening on Thursday, September 3 at 8pm, with the cast and crew in attendance. The film will then have a theatrical run September 4 - 10.

This is a great opportunity to catch an independent film made right here in NWPA on the big screen - so grab your friends and come support local filmmakers!

Tickets are available at themoviesat.com or at The Movies at Meadville.

Rated NC-17 due to one scene. No one under 17 will be admitted.

Let’s show some love for independent filmmaking happening right here in our region!

08/14/2026

Are you filming a project in Erie or Northwest Pennsylvania?

We want to hear about it.

If you have a current production, short film, feature, student project, or commercial underway, send details to [email protected]

08/12/2026

Yesterday, you helped us raised $4,850 for Film Erie during Erie Gives Day. Thank you.

To everyone who made a donation, shared our mission, shared a post, talked about Film Erie with a friend, or helped spread the word in any way, we are incredibly grateful for your support.

Your generosity helps us continue connecting creatives, attracting productions, supporting local businesses, and creating more opportunities for the film and media industry throughout Erie and Northwest Pennsylvania.

Every contribution is an investment in the future of our creative community. Because of you, we can continue building momentum and expanding the impact of Film Erie for years to come.

We hope you’ll continue following along as we grow. Stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter and following us on social media to see the work your support makes possible.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in Film Erie. 🖤

08/11/2026

Today’s the day. Erie Gives Day is here!

We’re asking for your support as we work toward our goal of raising $7,500 for Film Erie.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps us continue our mission of serving the film and media industry throughout Erie and Northwest Pennsylvania. Your generosity helps us support local creatives, connect businesses and productions, provide valuable resources, and strengthen our region’s creative economy.

If you’re able to give today, the donation link is below and can also be found in our bio. Every gift makes a meaningful impact.

eriegives.org/organization/film-erie

We’d also love your help telling the story of our local film community. If you’ve been part of the filmmaking community in Northwest Pennsylvania, consider sharing a post or Reel today about what the local film community means to you and why you believe in its future. Invite Film Erie as a collaborator on your post so we can share your story and fill our community’s feeds with the voices that make our local film scene so special.

Thank you, Erie, for believing in Film Erie and the future of film in Northwest Pennsylvania. Let’s make today a great day!

And while you’re giving, don’t forget to support the many other incredible nonprofits making an impact across Erie today as well. Our community is stronger because of all the organizations and people working to make a difference.🖤

08/10/2026

Film Erie Directory Spotlight: Joe Ferralli

Joe brings over 30 years of film‑industry experience and is the founder of Ferralli Studios. He offers hands‑on leadership across cinematography, lighting design, motion control operation and directing for commercials, branded content, episodic and feature projects, combining creative vision with technical discipline on set.

Ferralli Studios provides full production and post capabilities tailored to film: an in‑house studio with 180° cyclorama and DMX‑controlled lighting grid, high‑speed and robotic motion‑control systems, comprehensive camera and lens packages, full grip and rigging, green‑screen and compositing workflows, 2D/3D animation and VFX integration, on‑site dailies and color grading suites, sound mixing and deliverables mastering, plus production management, location support and equipment rental - all structured to support complex commercial, broadcast and long‑form film productions.

Are you also a part of Erie’s growing film community? We’d love to have you in the Film Erie Talent Directory. Create your profile and connect with fellow filmmakers and creatives. 🎬 Link below!

directory.filmerie.org

Address

PO Box 3260
Erie, PA
16508

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