About the GPFO

The Greater Philadelphia Film Office (GPFO) is a “film commission” representing southeastern Pennsylvania that officially serves the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia. We are a member of the Association of Film Commissions International (AFCI), and a founding member of Film US. GPFO, first established in 1985 as a part of Philadelphia city government, continues to reside within city offices. In 1992, we became a regional economic development office, incorporating as the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, a Pennsylvania non profit corporation, in July, 2000.

Featured Services

• GREATER PHILADELPHIA FILMMAKERS, a program serving the regional independent media arts community
• Lobby for GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES for film industry growth
• GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE available to qualified listers and advertisers
• 24 hour hotline with JOB OPPORTUNITIES and industry news
• PRODUCTION PLANNER, one stop service for all city department requests
• Assistance with government PERMIT OR LICENSE requirements
• LOCATION SCOUTING and photo files for entire region
• REFERRALS AND NEGOTIATIONS with local businesses and residents
• Ongoing dialogue with ORGANIZED LABOR
• Film Office INTERNSHIP program
• Sponsor of the “SET IN PHILADELPHIA“ screenwriting competition
• Organize PREMIERES of films made in Philadelphia
• Support and promote LOCAL FILM FESTIVALS