The Bucks County FilmFest is an annual, juried festival. Winning short films submitted by high school, college and emerging filmmakers are screened at The Newtown Theatre.
Key Dates
- Submission Opening Date: April 4, 2026
- FilmFest Judging (closed to public): September 12, 2026
- Notification Date Deadline: September 7, 2026
- Event Date: October 17, 2026
Event Day (11am – 6pm)
FilmFest Program
* Doors open at 10:30 a.m. at the Newtown Theatre
- 11:00am – WELCOME
- 11:15am – FILM SCREENING:
Session #1, 6 new films followed by Q&A - 12:30pm – SCREENWRITER TABLE READ:
The 4 Finalists Screenplays will be read by professional actors from the Newtown Arts Company - 1:30pm – BREAK
- 1:45pm – FILM SCREENING:
Session #2, 7 new films followed by Q&A - 2:45pm – INTERMISSION:
Isaac Newton’s Bar & Restaurant • 18 South State Street - 3:45pm – FILMMAKER PANEL DISCUSSION:
A Search for Understanding: The Bucks County Story
Panelists: Robert May, Documentary Filmmaker
Moderator: James Breckenridge, The PlayCrafters Group - 4:45pm – FILM SCREENING:
Session #3, 12 new films followed by Q&A - 5:45pm – AWARDS:
Announcing of awards for films and scripts - 6:30pm – AFTER HOURS EVENT:
Green Parrot • 240 North Sycamore Street
Everyone is welcome to attend with cash bar
Submission Deadlines
- High School Deadline: July 3, 2026
- Emerging Artist Deadline: July 24, 2026
- College Deadline: August 21, 2026