Greater Philadelphia Film Office: Film and Video Commission

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ABOUT THE GPFO

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The Greater Philadelphia Film Office (GPFO) is a “film commission” representing southeastern Pennsylvania that officially serves the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia. A non-profit economic development agency committed to the growth of the regional film production industry, GPFO has been responsible for impacting the local economy with nearly $3 billion since 1992. We are a member of the Association of Film Commissions International (AFCI), and a founding member of Film US. GPFO, first established in 1985 as a part of Philadelphia city government, continues to reside within city offices. In 1992, we became a regional economic development office, incorporating as the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, a Pennsylvania non profit corporation, in July, 2000.

Our mission is threefold. First, we serve to attract film & video production to the region, including everything from feature films to TV commercials to music videos and industrial films. Second, we provide the producer free assistance with parking, permits, labor and locations, and generally act as the liaison between the productions and the local community, cutting red tape as we go. Finally, we serve to grow the local film and video industry in every way possible, recognizing its huge economic impact in job creation and its unparalleled public relations effects for the region.

Featured Services

  • GREATER PHILADELPHIA FILMMAKERS, a program serving the regional independent media arts community
  • Advocate for GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES for film industry growth
  • GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE available to qualified listers and advertisers
  • 24 hour hotline with JOB OPPORTUNITIES and industry news
  • PRODUCTION PLANNER, one stop service for all city department requests
  • Assistance with government PERMIT OR LICENSE requirements
  • LOCATION SCOUTING and photo files for entire region
  • REFERRALS AND NEGOTIATIONS with local businesses and residents
  • Ongoing dialogue with ORGANIZED LABOR
  • Film Office INTERNSHIP program
  • Sponsor of the “SET IN PHILADELPHIA“ screenwriting competition
  • Organize PREMIERES of films made in Philadelphia
  • Support and promote LOCAL FILM FESTIVALS

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