Pottsville Film Festival

09/22/2026

2027 Film Submissions for the Pottsville Film Festival are now LIVE! Submit via Film Freeway (link in our bio).

Our festival is coming back for its THIRD year and will be held in Pottsville, PA on May 21st, 22nd and 23rd!

Get in on our the early bird pricing and submit your short films now. We can’t wait to see all your submissions 🥳

Comment below if you’re planning to submit ⬇️

08/09/2026

Save The Date!

The Pottsville Film Festival will return in 2027 on May 21, 22, & 23!

We are in the process of planning and organizing another great weekend celebrating film and community. Watch the page for upcoming details and events.

We are also working on a new, dedicated website where you’ll find all the information you’ll need.

Make sure to follow us on socials so you don’t miss a thing.

06/19/2026

Kowalonek's Kielbasy Shop owner Mark Kowalonek with the Best Documentary trophy. Kielbasy Heaven by Carlos Alvarez won the Best Documentary award at this years Pottsville Film Festival. The trophy will be on display at the shop!

06/06/2026

Class Photo from Richard Kline’s special comedy workshop held at the last Saturday as part of our fest’s events lineup! Swipe to see some 🤪🤪🤪 faces!

It was such a great turnout, and we’re thankful for everyone who came to learn from such a comedy legend.

For those who attended, what was your favorite thing you learned at the workshop?

06/06/2026

Just a week ago today, our special guest Richard Kline was signing autographs after a fun Q&A about his long career in showbiz. Enjoy!

Thank you, Richard, for coming to Pottsville and knocking on OUR door 😃

06/06/2026

The Majestic Theater is a non-profit performing arts center in Pottsville, PA. We provide live entertainment, workshops, and youth programs to our local community. Through this we provide performance opportunities for local artists, as well as community engagement...

06/01/2026

Congratulations to all our festival winners! Photo courtesy of

Best of the Fest ($500 award)
To Orbit Around a Dying Star (Justin O’Neill )

Best Pennsylvania Film ($500 award)
My Last Sin (Eric Olmeda )

Best Director ($500 award)
Andrea Ashton (Margo for Real )

Best of the Skook
The Artist (John Paroby)

Best Actress (tie)
Amanda Greer (The Fix)
Denise Reed (The Fix)

Best Actor
Juan Teisaire (Cortado)

Best Cinematography
The Fix (Michael Yadvish)

Best Narrative
Resume of Regrets (Lori Hammel )

Best International
Blood or Water (Kristina Mileska )

Best Comedy
Margo For Real (Alicia Harding )

Best Horror
Hide .short (Brenden Hubbard )

Best Student
Sturm und Stille - Between Storm and Silence (Montana Confer )

Best Documentary
Kielbasy Heaven (Carlos Alvarez )

Best Animation
Alice in Jerseyland (Jaewon Ryu )

Thank you to all our wonderful nominees and festival filmmakers for sharing your wonderful work with us. You are all truly winners 🏆

Special shoutout to Richard Kline and Debbie Yuengling, thank you for being there!

05/31/2026

Check out some great photos from the Red Carpet event! Thanks to Through the Lens of Lewis! Check out her full site below. Click on “Library” in the menu and you can select the Film Festival folder as well as check out her other images!

Through the Lens of Lewis is a creative outlet centered on theatrical performances and promotion, documenting live theater as it unfolds and preserving moments that would otherwise fade when the curtain falls. It seeks to preserve the artistry, emotion, and storytelling that make live theater unforg...

05/30/2026

The Pottsville Film Festival kicks off with actor Richard Klein, known for 'Three's Company', meeting fans and teaching comedy amid a full weekend of films.

05/30/2026

Wow! Night one is a wrap! Huge thanks to everyone who came out to our Happy Hour Kickoff and our Red Carpet Gala!

The night wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors Explore Schuylkill CACL Financial Bob Weaver Auto Marshall, Bohorad, Thornburg, Price & Campion P.C., The Crimson House Black Rock Brewpub The Chopping Block and Yuengling B**r

Here are just a few shots from The Lens of Lewis More to come!