PHILADELPHIA UNNAMED FILM FESTIVAL (PUFF)
MARKS TEN YEARS OF WEIRDNESS!
South Philly’s Perennial DIY Film Festival Will Run Again This October
The nonprofit, volunteer-run PHILADELPHIA UNNAMED FILM FESTIVAL (PUFF) is celebrating ten years with a fresh new look and lineup. Known for bringing some of the freshest and strangest projects from all around the world each year to Philly audiences, “PUFFX” will run from October 1st through October 5th at THEATRE EXILE (1340 S 13th St). Also returning for the second year in a row will be the Filmmakers Meetup – where indie filmmakers of all backgrounds in the region are invited and encouraged to mingle and network.
“Last year’s Meetup was a huge success with filmmakers from all around the country attending, so we’ll excitedly be hosting another for our tenth edition,” said festival director Wil Keiper, adding that “recently PUFF has been way more involved in the local film community” by co-hosting offseason screenings with other local orgs such as Girls Like Horror and the Philadelphia Film Society. This year the event will include a panel discussion led by David Greenberg (local filmmaker and professor at Drexel’s Westphal College).
“PUFFX” programming itself will begin with a collaboration on Thurs. October 2nd, featuring a repertory screening of 1985’s The Oracle (dir. Roberta Findlay) hosted by Christina Acevedo of GIRLS LIKE HORROR, plus a Q&A with Whitney Strub (co-editor of the book ReFocus: The Films of Roberta Findlay). Patrons are encouraged to come early for free food and tarot readings, courtesy of Astral Botanica. PUFF’s infamous Bizarre Block of short films will also screen to cap the evening.
Friday the 3rd’s programming includes “PUFF Alumni Night,” with new feature-length projects from two exciting filmmakers who have previously wowed PUFF audiences and screeners alike: TINSMAN ROAD (USA, dir. Robbie Banfitch), an emotional found-footage thriller odyssey from the director of “The Outwaters,” and ANYTHING THAT MOVES (USA, dir. Alex Phillips), a shot-on-16mm dreamlike erotic thriller from the director of “All Jacked Up and Full
of Worms.” Friday will also see PUFF premiere an Animation Block of short films, a brand new addition to the schedule!
Saturday the 4th, PUFF welcomes MR. LOBO of CINEMA INSOMNIA to host a day packed with comedy, horror noir, and unforgettable independent cinema. PUFF’s busiest day will see screenings of wild occultist-horror PATER NOSTER & THE MISSION OF LIGHT (USA, dir. Christopher Bickel), the psychologically rattling HEAD LIKE A HOLE (Canada, dir. Stefan MacDonald-Labelle), and the quirky crime-comedy MOOCH (USA, dir. Jeff Ryan) in addition to PUFF’s Horror Block of short films.
Sunday will again feature free coffee and light fare for PUFF’s Music Video block (presented by “PUFF Public Access TV”), edited together with retro commercials. Afterwards the Local Block of shorts will screen, followed by an awards ceremony where the coveted PUFF Tiara will be crowned.
Tickets and Information: Currently on-sale via Eventive; all-access passes for $140, or Saturday-only pass for $60. Individual tickets for feature films and blocks on-sale for $15.
About PUFF
The Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival (PUFF) is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded and operated by disabled artists as an alternative festival to bring new and undiscovered films to cinema fans in the region. PUFF brings together filmmakers and film enthusiasts, offering a space for films that push boundaries and challenge conventions to shine. More information is available on our website at www.phillyunnamed.org.
