ReadingFilmFEST
The spotlight is on Reading once again—Reading FilmFEST 2025 is thrilled to announce a very special guest joining this year’s lineup of industry speakers: Laura Frecon, Emmy-nominated Costume Designer for film, television, and theatre. Mark your calendar:Saturday, October 10 at 10:00 AMGoogleWorks Theatre With an impressive career designing for hit films like Kong: Skull Island, …
We love seeing our alumni shine! Two-time Reading FilmFEST alumni, Hillary and Elizabeth Ann Shakespeare—the talented sister duo behind indie gems Much Ado and Soundtrack to Sixteen—have officially made their Hollywood debut. The sisters wrote the screenplay and directed the upcoming feature film The Upside of Unrequited, based on the New York Times best-selling novel …
In a bold move to elevate Berks County as a premier film-friendly destination, the Reading Film Office teamed up with the Reading & Berks County Visitors Bureau to attend the 2024 American Film Market (AFM) in Santa Monica, California. AFM is one of the largest and most influential gatherings in the entertainment industry, attracting producers, …
Important Dates: Prizes: Top submissions will receive exclusive ReadingFilmFEST swag, social media recognition, their video featured on the big screen and free entrance to the Wrap Party! Submission Guidelines: Entries will be judged on creativity, originality, and execution. Keep your video under 60 seconds. Get creative! Use props, costumes, or effects, but keep it fun and safe.
Reading, PA – Yesterday, the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg was filled with film industry representatives from across the state to advocate for a $300 million film tax credit to preserve Pennsylvania’s long history in film. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Film Industry Association (PAFIA), the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, and the Pittsburgh Film Office, the event kicked off a weeklong …
Join our new collaboration with Exeter Community Library, Reading Public Library and Wyomissing Public Library + meet us at the Eunice and Albert Boscov Theatre for the screening of THE CAREGIVER from Santo D. Marabella and TURNING BLUE from Dana White & Christopher Knoblock followed by a Q&A. Date: Monday, March 27th, 7pmLocation: Goggleworks Center …
ReadingFilmFEST is pleased to support our friends at Reading Theater Project by bringing our Saturday night After-Party to their All Hallows’ Gala at Reading Film Studios. The All Hallows’ Gala promises a night of frightful, flavorful, festive FUNdraising. The evening will begin with live music by Hesse’s Hot Jazz featuring Chris Heslop, Ben Mauger, Bob …
ReadingFilmFEST, in partnership with Reading High School, and Alvernia University College Towne is proud to host a special student assembly featuring two trailblazing inventors, James Howard and David Vonner as guest speakers. James Howard is the Producer of the film Black Inventors Got Game (BIGG), and the founder and executive director of the Black Inventor of Hall …
ReadingFilm is pleased to partner with RUOKBerks, Mission 22 and Berks County Department of Veterans Affairs to present the film HELL OR HIGH SEAS on September 15, 6:30 pm at Boscov Theatre, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601. The screening is free, but seating is limited. Pre-register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hell-or-high-seas-film-screening-and-discussion-tickets-396867059057 Every day in the …
The ReadingFilm Office is excited to announce that the PA Film Tax Credit has been increased to $100 million! “We applaud the Pennsylvania Legislators for increasing PA Film Tax Incentives and seeing the benefits of a vibrant film production industry in PA”, said Executive Director, ReadingFilm, Cammie Harris. Keeping the PA film tax credit competitive …
