West Chester Film Festival

08/31/2026

🐦 Today is the final day of Early Bird Submissions for the 2027 West Chester International Short Film Festival!

⏳Films in all genres 30 minutes or less are accepted.

😱NEW THIS YEAR! Submit in the Horror category!

🎥 Find all the details on at FilmFreeway.com/WestChesterShortFilmFestival

08/27/2026

📣Calling all short filmmakers! Reminder that our Early Bird Deadline is coming up on August 31!

👻NEW THIS YEAR! Films can now submit in the Horror category!

🎬Submitted films must be complete and ready for screening. See the full rules and other information at the link below.

Join us April 23–25, 2027 for the 21st West Chester International Short Film Festival! Experience a full weekend of events, parties, pop-ups, workshops, and ...

08/02/2026

See what is happening today in West Chester, and make sure to stop by our tent on Gay Street to see "The Mushroom Man," get a limited edition sticker, our new magnet, and other goodies!

All Sign Ups + Registration Here https://linktr.ee/westchesterparks

You can find sponsorship opportunities here:
https://west-chester.com/585/Sponsorship-Opportunities

08/01/2026

🎥 Submissions are NOW OPEN for the 2027 West Chester International Short Film Festival! Films in all genres under 30 minutes are invited to submit! Early Bird Pricing ends August 31st!

🧟NEW CATEGORY THIS YEAR: BEST HORROR FILM!

🎬Find all the rules, genre descriptions, and submission information at https://filmfreeway.com/WestChesterShortFilmFestival

07/27/2026

We are excited to join "America 250: A Stroll Through West Chester" this Sunday, August 2nd! From 4pm–8pm, enjoy a free Block Party featuring living history displays, activities, food, music, and family-friendly fun.

We will be showing "The Mushroom Man," a short film telling the story of G. Raymond Rettew, the first person to mass produce penicillin. Narrated by Eugene Levy, this documentary highlights Rettew's amazing discovery, as well as the involvement of his beloved town of West Chester and its people.

Step back in time with us!

07/27/2026

Our friends at the Delco Horror Haven are now accepting submissions for their 4th Annual Film Festival! Find all the details over at their page!

Do you, or someone you know, have a short horror film? Delco Horror Haven 4th Annual Film Festival is now accepting film submissions on FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/DelcoHorrorHaven

07/14/2026

We’re excited to be featured on the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Philly Favorites! 🙌

https://www.phillyfavorites.com/listing/west-chester-film-festival.html

Let us know in the comments what your favorite part about West Chester Film Festival is! 👇

The West Chester Film Festival showcases short films from filmmakers around the world, highlighting diverse stories, cultures, genres, and perspectives.