West Chester Film Festival

West Chester Film Festival Save the dates for the 21st West Chester International Short Film Festival! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Full Schedule & Tickets at WestChesterFilmFestival.com

April 23–25, 2027

Submissions open August 1, 2026 on FilmFreeway

Main Venue: Uptown! Join us each year on the last weekend in April for the West Chester International Short Film Festival! See more than 60 films over 3 days in beautiful downtown West Chester, PA, including Academy Award Winners & Nominees! All events are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Come to the Opening Night Party, Filmmaker Workshops an

d Meet & Greets, and of course blocks of short films from around the world all weekend long at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center and the Chester County Historical Society. Sunday night we celebrate the Best of the Fest at the Closing Night Chester Awards Party. The Family Film Festival on Saturday morning is FREE for Ages 10 & under, followed by the Young Filmmaker Festival showcasing short films from students. Become a sponsor of the WCFF by emailing [email protected] or going to https://westchesterfilmfestival.com/sponsorship/

Tomorrow's the day! 🎞Join us for a selection of short films representing Black and LGBTQ+ stories in honor of activist, ...
06/12/2026

Tomorrow's the day! 🎞

Join us for a selection of short films representing Black and LGBTQ+ stories in honor of activist, Bayard Rustin, who was born and raised right here in West Chester! Learn more about Rustin's dedication to the the March on Washington in one of the films...

Bayard Rustin: Mr. March on Washington
by Grant Adams

Saturday from 6-8pm at the Chester County History Center.

Tickets are $10
Reserve your spot!
🌟 mycchc.org/rustin

06/11/2026

🌟Presenting at the Rustin Day of Film...

If Cities Could Dance: J-Setting Atlanta
By Frederick Taylor

A film about J-Setting: The Acrobatic LGBTQ Dance Sensation that traveled from Southern Historically Black Colleges to the Clubs of Atlanta.

Tag a friend you want to see this with!

The Rustin Day of Film includes a selection of short films representing Black and LGBTQ+ experiences, followed by a filmmaker Q&A with Fr3deR1cK!
Come be a part of this impactful event THIS Saturday 6pm - 8pm at the Chester County History Center.
📌 See the full line up in our pinned post!

🎟 $10 Tickets
🔗 mycchc.org/rustin

06/10/2026

🎥 Watch at the Rustin Day of Film on Saturday! 🎞

Pride of Texas
by Ashley Seering


A look at the Texas Gay Rodeo Association and its participants who prove that rodeo, and Texas, is a place for everyone.

The Rustin Day of Film is June 13th 6-8pm at the Chester County History Center. It includes a curated selection of short films that elevate LGBTQ+ and Black experiences.

Tickets are $10
Get yours today! ➡ mycchc.org/rustin

See our pinned post for the full lineup 📌

We're excited to announce that Emmy award-winning director Fr3deR1cK Taylor will be moderating a panel discussion at the...
06/09/2026

We're excited to announce that Emmy award-winning director Fr3deR1cK Taylor will be moderating a panel discussion at the Rustin Day of Film! 📣

This highly anticipated event is THIS Saturday. Don't miss your chance - get your tickets today.
🎟 mycchc.org/rustin

Watch during the Rustin Day of Film at the Chester County History Center this Saturday...🎬White Meat: Appetizerby David ...
06/09/2026

Watch during the Rustin Day of Film at the Chester County History Center this Saturday...

🎬White Meat: Appetizer
by David Dylan Thomas

True story: beneath Washington Square, an urban park in Philadelphia, lie buried the bodies of hundreds of enslaved people. What if, one night, they all came back as zombies, but they only ate white people?

Get your tickets ➡ mycchc.org/rustin
See the full lineup of the Rustin Day of Film in our pinned post! We've got a variety of short films elevating Black and LGBTQ+ stories in honor of Bayard Rustin.

06/09/2026

Rustin Day of Film: Film Spotlight 🌟
Such a Pretty Girl
by Deborah Puette

Meg has returned to her childhood home to help her aging father. But when her twelve-year-old uncovers a long-forgotten relic from her past, Meg must decide in a matter of moments who she'll protect: her parent or her child.

Join us for a 90 minute short film selection dedicated to lifting LGBTQ+ and Black stories in honor of Bayard Rustin!
This Saturday, June 13th 6-8pm, at the Chester County History Center
See the full lineup in our pinned post 📌

🎞Tickets are $10 at mycchc.org/rustin

06/07/2026

Showing at the Rustin Day of Film this Saturday...
🎥 Amerika - Directed by Ryan Ward

A portrait of two parents and their eight-year-old son struggling against the harsh realities of inner-city life in an alternate version of modern day America.

The Rustin Day of Film offers a diverse range of short films that elevate Black and LGBTQ+ experiences.
June 13th 6-8pm at the Chester County History Center

Tickets are only $10 - Order today!
🎟️ mycchc.org/rustin

📣 One week left until the Rustin Day of Film! 📣We are SO excited for this impactful event. Join us for a 90-minute block...
06/06/2026

📣 One week left until the Rustin Day of Film! 📣

We are SO excited for this impactful event.
Join us for a 90-minute block of short films followed by a filmmaker Q&A.

Get your tickets today ➡ mycchc.org/rustin

🌟Film Spotlight: Together We ThriveCome See it at the Rustin Day of Film on Saturday 6/13 at the Chester County History ...
06/06/2026

🌟Film Spotlight: Together We Thrive

Come See it at the Rustin Day of Film on Saturday 6/13 at the Chester County History Center!

We're proud to highlight the West Chester Community Center, a pillar of our community ❤️

They've provided a variety of equitable programs for all citizens, regardless of race or economic status. Charles A. Melton, who was the director of the center from 1966 to 1980, fought for the African American community of West Chester. He was active in the Civil Rights movement and was friends with Bayard Rustin.

This short film showcases the center's importance to the community through engaging interviews, touching stories, and breathtaking visuals. It is especially impactful, providing an intriguing look into the Melton Center’s history, its ongoing programs, and the exciting shift towards the West Chester Community Center brand.

Come out and show your support!
➡Get Tickets: mycchc.org/rustin

06/05/2026

🎞️Showing on Saturday 6/13 at the Rustin Day of Film...
This is Jan
Written and Directed by Robert Larriviere

Alone in a hotel room, Jan transforms between the person the world expects of them and who they perceive themselves to be in an intimate and powerful journey towards self-discovery.

Don't miss the incredible short films we have planned showcasing LGBTQ+ and Black stories. This event is in partnership with the Chester County History Center .
Get your tickets:
➡ mycchc.org/rustin

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