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The Fourth Annual P21Fest

October 1st-4th, 2009

Join us for P21Fest as we present over 50 dramatic, heartwarming, terrifying, and hilarious indie films to the world, including 30 World Premieres and a number of Philadelphia premieres!

All screenings, and the Awards Ceremony, will be held at the 350 seat Ibrahim Theater at the International House, located in the heart of Philadelphia. Many of our Parties and Events are for Passholders-only, so make sure you pick up a discounted All-Access Pass.

International House (map)

3701 Chestnut St. (37th & Chestnut)
Philadelphia, PA 19104
www.ihousephilly.org

Note: We do not censor any content. Screenings may contain violence, nudity, adult language/situations, and/or drug use.

Color Key:
PHILADELPHIA FILMATHON SCREENINGS
21-DAY COMPETITION SCREENINGS: RED, BLUE, GREEN
WORKSHOPS/EVENTS/PARTIES

See you at the fest!

Thursday, October 1, 2009 VENUE

7:00 pm - REGISTRATION/INFORMATION

Ibrahim Theater
International House
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

7:30 pm - OPENING NIGHT SCREENING:

YOU MIGHT AS WELL LIVE  Philadelphia Premiere!
(individual ticket)  (discount passes) 

A must-see comedy! Robert Mutt is NOT a douchebag...you're a douchebag.
(More Info...)


Ibrahim Theater
International House
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

9:30pm - OPENING NIGHT PARTY @ DISTRITO
(Included with All-Access Pass)


After the film, come party with Project Twenty1 at Distrito! And for VIP passholders, FREE raffle tickets to win a Glidecam HD-2000! (More info...)
 The Cantina at Distrito
3945 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Friday, October 2, 2009 VENUE
12:00 - 2:00pm - WORKSHOP
Getting Grants: Strategies, Writing Tips & Sources
(individual ticket)  (discount passes)

Grants are still one of the top ways most independent artists finance their work, and we are here to help... (More info...)

Speaker: PIFVA's Caroline Savage

International House
South America Room
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
12:00 - 2:00 pm - WORKSHOP
Marketing Through Social Media

(individual ticket)  (discount passes)

This workshop will help you utilize social media in your marketing and public relations efforts for low cost or no cost.(More info...)

Speaker: Laura Gesin

International House
Asia Room
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
2:15 - 4:15 pm - WORKSHOP
Hidden Treasure: Canon 5D Mark II Camera

(individual ticket)  (discount passes)

Over the past several years, Richard Power Hoffmann has perfected a new technique using a digital still camera... (More info...)

Speaker: PIFVA's Rich Hoffmann
International House
The South America Room
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
2:15 - 4:15 pm - WORKSHOP
Pitch Yourself!
(individual ticket)  (discount passes)

Get truthful, unbiased, and constructive criticism about your work and pitching technique - not just a pat on the head... (More info...)

Speaker: Stephanie Yuhas
International House
The Asia Room
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

4:30pm - 6:30 pm - SPEED NETWORKING
(individual ticket)  (discount passes)

Like speed dating...but more productive.
(More info...)

Grand Ballroom
Sheraton Philadelphia Univ
ersity City
3549 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - DINNER BREAK  

8:00 pm - FILMATHON SHORTS SHOWCASE
(individual ticket)  (discount passes)

The Top 10 live-action shorts submitted to the Philadelphia Filmathon!
(More info...)
Ibrahim Theater
International House
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
9:30pm - FRIDAY NIGHT FX @ The Tiberino Museum
$5 Cash at the Door, Free with discount passes

A circus of atrocities intended to promote and exhibit makeup FX artists. You need not dress up to attend, but you can win prizes if you do! (More info...)
Ellen Powell Tiberino Museum
3819 Hamilton St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Saturday, October 3, 2009 Venue
11:00 pm - 3 pm - THE READING ROOM
(P21 Members) (Passholders)

Get truthful, written feedback about your script from your peers - and leave some feedback yourself!

(More info..)
International House
Asia Room
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
11:00 am - 12:45 pm - WORKSHOP: Skincare for Film
(individual ticket) (discount passes)

Learn general skincare tips and get a $10 Mary Kay giftcard just for attending!

Speaker: Nicole Hollenbeck (More info...)
International House
South America Room
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

1:00 pm - 2:45 pm - SCREENING: FILMATHON ANIMATION SHOWCASE
(individual ticket) (discount passes)

From singing watermelons to naked swimming, this showcase proves that animation is not just for kids. (More info...)

Ibrahim Theater International House
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

1:00 pm - 2:45 pm - WORKSHOP: Special FX Makeup for Film
(individual ticket) (discount passes)

Learn how the pros create realistic blood & gore from a real CIA Blood Splatter Analyst and a professional makeup artist. (More info...)

Speakers: C. L. Zastrow & Chris Bowen 

International House
South America Room
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

3:00 - 4:30 pm - 21-DAY COMPETITION FILMS: RED SCREENING
All World Premieres!

(individual ticket)
(discount passes)

10 awesome shorts from all over the world, created in 21 Days this August! (More info...)

Ibrahim Theater International House
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

5:00 - 6:30 pm - 21-DAY COMPETITION FILMS: BLUE SCREENING
All World Premieres!

(individual ticket
(discount passes)

10 awesome shorts from all over the world, created in 21 Days this August! (More info...)

Ibrahim Theater International House
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - DINNER BREAK  

7:45 pm - SCREENING: FAIRVIEW ST. Philadelphia Premiere!
(individual ticket)  (discount passes)

After serving four years in prison for armed robbery, James Winton is coming home... (More info...)

Ibrahim Theater International House
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

9:30 pm - 2:00 am - SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY: SHORTS & SHOTS
(Free, Open to the Public, Exclusive Raffle bonuses with All-Access Pass)

Bring your trailers, music videos, and shorts for a Grab-Bag style open screen filled with food, drinks & fun. (More info)

Marbar @ Marathon Grill
200 S. 40th St
Philadelphia, PA 19104


Sunday, October 4, 2009

 
VENUE

11:00 pm - 3 pm - THE READING ROOM
(P21 Members) (Passholders)

Get truthful, written feedback about your script from your peers - and leave some feedback yourself!

(More info..)
International House
Asia Room
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

11:30 am - 1:15 pm - WORKSHOP: Casting for Actors & Directors
(individual ticket) (discount passes)

This workshop will teach both actors and directors how to "walk a mile in the other person's shoes"... (More info...)

Speaker: Dawn Harvey

International House
South America Room
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

1:30 pm - SCREENING: BOYS OF SUMMERVILLE
Philadelphia Premiere!
(individual ticket) (discount passes)

When Peter Davis arrives back at his hometown of Summerville to sell his father's estate, he finds himself... (More info...)

Ibrahim Theater International House
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

1:30 pm - 3:15 pm - WORKSHOP:
Fundraising Strategies and the Producer Train

(individual ticket) (discount passes)


This workshop will teach how to get $10,000 to $25,000 in 3 months, make your movie in Philadelphia, distribute it through new media channels and break even or profit. (More info...)


Speaker: Marc Cimino

International House
South America Room
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

3:30 pm - 21-DAY COMPETITION FILMS: GREEN SCREENING
All World Premieres!
(individual ticket) (discount passes)

10 awesome shorts, all created in 21 Days this August! (More info...)

Ibrahim Theater International House
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

5:30 pm - CLOSING NIGHT SCREENING:

THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE APPLE AND THE TREE

Philadelphia Premiere!

(individual ticket)
  (discount passes)

A story of family and the distances that separate us.
.. (More info...)

Ibrahim Theater International House
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
7:15 pm - 8:15 pm DINNER BREAK  

8:30 pm - AWARDS CEREMONY
(Free and Open to the Public)

Hosted by Project Twenty1 Judges and Producers

Categories include:

21-Competition: Best Film, Best Director, Best Writing, Best Acting, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Soundtrack, Best Effects, Best Use of Element, Best Marketing, and Audience Award

Philadelphia Filmathon: Best Feature, Best Short, Runner-Up, Honorable Mention

Ibrahim Theater International House
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

9:30 pm - CLOSING NIGHT PARTY @ 12 LOUNGE
(Included with All-Access Pass)

Join us as we toast all of this year's Project Twenty1 filmmakers! This party is all about the Artists as we draw our fest to a close with one last bash! (More info...)

12 Lounge @ The Bridge "Cinema de Lux"
40th & Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104