Step into a film festival with a little more flavor. The Pint Sized Film Festival is a celebration of local and independent filmmaking hosted by Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company - a truly one-of-a-kind venue where craft beer and creativity flow side by side.

We’re looking for bold voices, DIY spirit, and stories told with heart. Whether your film is funny, heartfelt, weird, or wonderfully unclassifiable, this is your chance to share it with an audience that appreciates originality and craft just as much as a good pint.

What makes our festival special?
• A unique venue: Your film screens inside an award-winning working brewery — the kind of backdrop you won’t find at traditional festivals.
• Laid-back, filmmaker-friendly atmosphere: No red carpets, no velvet ropes. Just artists, fans, and storytellers gathering over great films and great beer.
• Community-focused: We champion local and independent creators who bring passion and personality to their work. If you’ve got that DIY spark, you’ll fit right in.
• More than movies: Enjoy a curated lineup of local vendors, a food truck, and of course, plenty of fresh craft beer to pair with the films.

Whether you’re a filmmaker looking to showcase your work or a film lover looking for something a little different, The Pint Sized Film Festival offers a fun, intimate, and energetic space to connect, celebrate, and be inspired.

Submit your short film, raise a glass, and join us for a night where creativity and craft come together.

Awards & Prizes

The Full Pint Award (Best Short Film) - $100 Neshaminy Creek Gift Card
Best Director - Neshaminy Creek Prize Pack
Best Cinematography - Neshaminy Creek Prize Pack
Audience Choice - Neshaminy Creek Prize Pack

Rules & Terms

1. Submission Format
• We accept short films of any genre.
• Maximum runtime: 20 minutes (including credits).
• All submissions must be made through FilmFreeway.
• Films must be submitted as online screeners (no physical media).

2. Eligibility
• Open to local, independent, and emerging filmmakers.
• Films may be produced anywhere, but preference may be given to regional creators.
• Films may have screened previously, including at other festivals or online.
• The submitter must hold all necessary rights to the film’s content.

3. Selection & Notification
• Selected filmmakers will be notified via email and FilmFreeway.
• Not all submissions will be selected due to time constraints.
• The selection committee’s decisions are final.

4. Exhibition Format
• If selected, filmmakers agree to provide a high-quality digital file (MP4, MOV, or similar) for screening.
• We may request additional promotional materials (stills, poster, short synopsis).

5. Screening Rights
• By submitting, you grant Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. non-exclusive rights to screen your film once during the festival.
• You retain all copyright and ownership of your work.
• We may use brief excerpts, stills, or promotional materials for marketing the event (social media, website, flyers, etc.).

6. Content Guidelines
• Films may contain adult language or themes, but excessive hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content may result in disqualification at our discretion.
• Because the festival is held in a public space (a brewery taproom), we reserve the right to exclude films that are excessively graphic or unsafe for the event environment.

7. Awards
• Award categories may include (but are not limited to): Best Short Film, Audience Choice, Best Director, and additional genre or craft awards.
• Award categories are subject to change based on submissions received.
• Jury and audience decisions are final.

8. Attendance
• Filmmakers are encouraged, but not required, to attend the screening.
• Attendance does not affect award eligibility.

9. Fees & Refunds
• There is no submission fee given this is the first Pint Sized Film Festival.

10. Liability
• By submitting, the filmmaker acknowledges that Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. and festival staff are not liable for any claims, damages, injuries, loss, or theft arising from participation in the event.

11. Agreement
• By submitting your film, you agree to these Rules & Terms in full.
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  • Douglas Williams

    This is a great festival in the Philadelphia region! A really dope community that loves indie movies and has a blast while enjoying them. Plus, the film festival takes place at a fantastic brewery, Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. Definitely worth the submission. Grateful to have our film LAZYBONES included in the inaugural festival. 

    March 2026
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