Submissions Open March 1, 2025

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October 19, 2025

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The mission of Off Page is to aid writers, actors, and filmmakers sustain successful careers in the industry. 

Submissions open March 1st, 2025

Early Deadline - May 1

Regular Deadline - July 21

Late Deadline - Aug. 21

Extended Late Deadline - Sept. 16

Notifications - Sept. 25

Workshops will be announced here soon

GARAGE INVASION by New Zealand Playwright Rex McGregor is directed by Oliver Assiran of Drexel Hill.

Some of the 2024 Films and reviews

The 2024 Festival also featured short plays

ALICE IN CONSPIRACY THEORY LAND By Canadian Playwright Christopher Lindsay is directed by Laura Melchiorre of Philadelphia.

Plays will be featured again, along with short films, in the 2026 Off Page Film Festival

Extremely happy I made it to the semifinals with my recent work. A lot great people to network with, great venue, and great quality work on display. Would love to submit and attend again.

~ John Reshetar

Thank you for the Selection Award. We attended the festival and had a wonderful time. Great festival and excellent team!

~ Marc Lotus

Philadelphia Playwright Christopher Tait also directs BITTER PILL

Rosie Divine directs AND BEYOND, starring Elena Nahramm and Shenendoah Thompson

The Off Page Festival was such a positive experience. It was so refreshing to work with organizers that communicated effectively in such a personal way. It’s clear they take pride in the festival and appreciate the filmmakers, writers, etc.

~ Derek Frey

Good news from our 2023 Off Page Short Film Festival

“Good People

Good Talent

Good Fun”

~ Scott Norton

“It was very nice and the people there who ran it were very supportive of the filmmakers.”

~Marty Krzywonos

Thank you very much for choosing our film " Mad Scientists: A. I. Maxima" to be part of your amazing festival. Thank you for the encouragement, support, and experience. 5 stars!

~Antonia Tong

“All my interactions with (and communications from) this Festival regarding my screenplay THE WOMAN CALLED THURSDAY were inspiring and encouraging!”

~ Peter Hardy

“It is clear the Off Page film festival attracts very talented artists, some of whom I am very pleased to call my friends and acquaintances. I am optimistic about the festival’s future, and I look forward to returning.”

Kevin Stuart Brodie

“This experience was so refreshing after my previous festival experiences. It was very well run, and you could tell the organizers took what they were doing seriously, and yet made everyone feel welcome. I'm so grateful that I had the opportunity to attend.”

~ Brian McCole

Great film festival that treated us well! Thank you so much!

Russell Emanuel

Thank you so much for having a fantastic film festival. What an amazing feeling it was to have all of those people watch my film. I can’t wait to see next year’s.

~ Oliver Jonathan