Shamokin Film Festival

05/20/2026

I so excited for our evening of animation as part of the Shamokin Film Festival. The event is Friday, Sept. 25th. Follow us for more updates.

05/07/2026

Shout out to our Festival Supporter "Purple Hippo" in Shamokin! We appreciate all the support.
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05/04/2026

We are looking for sponsors for the 2nd Annual Shamokin Film Festival. Your contributions help make this event happen and we appreciate all the support we received last year.
Event dates are Sept. 24th-26th
Thank You

04/28/2026

July 31st is our regular deadline to submit your short film. You can submit via FilmFreeway.

SHORT FILMS: Enjoy a weekend of screenings of short films from and about the area. ANIMATION SCREENINGS: A dedicated venue for screening of animated short...

04/14/2026

Oscar Nominated animation director John Dilworth will be in attendance at the Shamokin Film Festival on Sept. 25th, at The Screen Arts Institute!

Live Q&A will take place along with a screening of his short film "HOWL If You Love Me"

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03/07/2026

We are now on FilmFreeway! Submit your short film now! Deadline to submit is July 31st.

SHORT FILMS: Enjoy a weekend of screenings of short films from and about the area. ANIMATION SCREENINGS: A specific venue and screening of animated shorts...

03/04/2026

OSCAR Nominated animator, John Dilworth has allowed us to screen his latest piece "Howl If You Love Me" for the Night of Animation screening at the Shamokin Film Festival on Sept. 25th.
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02/26/2026

This year's festival introduces a night of animation screening at The Screen Arts Institute right here in Shamokin! The venue is beautiful and we have a few surprises up our sleeve.
If you want to know more about animation, the event, and especially if you want to submit and animated short, reach out to Mark Stansbury at [email protected]

02/17/2026

Year 2 is here for the Shamokin Film Festival! More venues, more films, more chances to get your short film screened! Save the dates and follow us for more information.

08/20/2025

The audience' reaction to this film was well deserved. I can't wait to see what Brandon Demanicor makes next. In the meantime, please enjoy "Attic Space."
Note: this is a horror short in case that's not your thing.

A young man enters an attic where he unknowingly awakens something grotesque and ancient. This short film was made in Paxinos PA on Irish valley road. This ...