Wellsboro Film Festival

February 21st-23rd, 2025

Wellsboro, PA, United States

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About the Festival

Welcome to Wellsboro Film Festival, where independent cinema meets small-town charm. Founded by collaborating filmmakers who first worked together at their boring corporate video jobs, Thomas Smith and Thomas Verdi want to help others bring their stories to the screen. Having attended many film festivals, they've learned that some festivals care about their filmmakers' experience, and others see them as numbers or dollar signs. That's why they're going the extra mile to make Wellsboro Film Festival not just about the films, but about the entire filmmaker experience. At Wellsboro Film Festival, every accepted filmmaker gets a chance to receive a free two nights' stay at the historic Penn Wells Hotel. All accepted films will screen at the Arcadia Theatre, located right next to the hotel. Wellsboro, PA, with its quaint Main Street, embodies the essence of small-town USA—literally—as it's served as the setting for the Hallmark movie Christmas Comes Twice and comes with its very own Grand Canyon. Join us in February 2025 for a celebration of indie cinema, community, and camaraderie in this picture-perfect mountainside town.

THE FESTIVAL TEAM

The filmmakers who make Wellsboro Film Festival happen!

Team

THOMAS VERDI

Executive Director

WILLIAM DEJESSA

Festival Producer

THOMAS SMITH

Head of Programming

KERIM DURAN

Technical Director

Schedule

day 1

Opening Night Screening and Meet and Greet

7:00 - 11:00 PM EST

Opening night screening at The Arcadia Theatre followed by the Festival Meet and Greet at The Penn Wells Lounge, located inside of The Penn Wells Hotel. Get to know your fellow filmmakers and the festival staff!

The Arcadia Theatre

50 Main Street

Wellsboro, PA 16901

Penn Wells Lounge

62 Main Street
Wellsboro, PA 16901

day 2

Screenings, a Panel Discussion at The Arcadia Theatre, and an exclusive after party!

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM EST

Screenings at The Arcadia Theatre with a Panel Discussion in the middle! Stay tuned for the detailed screening schedule once we announce the Official Selections! You'll have to ask us for the details about the location of the after party that follows the screenings. :)

50 Main Street
Wellsboro, PA 16901

day 3

Awards Ceremony and Farewell Drinks! 

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST

Awards Ceremony at The Mary Wells Dining Room followed by Farewell Drinks at the Lounge.

VENUES

THE Arcadia Theatre

50 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901

THE PENN-WELLS HOTEL

62 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901

CONTACT

staff@wellsborofilmfestival.com

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