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VC Philadelphia

The Philadelphia chapter of the Video Consortium, a network for nonfiction filmmakers. Each month it holds an in person gathering, such as a screening, panel, workshop or social evening.

  • Low cost

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What they do

Come to a monthly gathering to meet other nonfiction filmmakers and hear about jobs and resources. Members also get a jobs board, a directory profile and a weekly newsletter.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Working professionals

When and where

Monthly in person gatherings around Philadelphia, with screenings, panels, workshops and social evenings. Dated listings are on the events page.

Days
Wednesday
Times
Evening

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Suite 600 (venue for a listed gathering)

Address
100 South Independence Mall West
Part of the city
Central

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Email philadelphia@videoconsortium.org to ask whether a non-member can come to a gathering. If you work or study in nonfiction video, you can also apply for an Essential membership at videoconsortium.org/join. The $10 fee is one time, and reviews take about 2 to 5 business days..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Gatherings are monthly, in person and social. A typical evening, as one listed gathering shows, starts with about an hour of mingling, then a short film screening, a talk with the filmmakers, a raffle, and time to network, with light refreshments. The site does not say how long a gathering lasts overall.

Tips for your first visit

  • Bring ID, which the event listing asks for.
  • Check the events page for the date, time and venue before you go.
  • Apply well before a gathering, since reviews take about 2 to 5 business days.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Joining needs an application that is reviewed before you become a member, and eligibility is limited to people who work or study in nonfiction video. The site does not say whether a non-member can attend a gathering..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Low cost. Essential membership is free with a one time $10 application fee. Gold membership is $119 a year or $12.50 a month, and an annual Gold plan waives the application fee. Gold members attend gatherings free. The site does not give a price for other attendees. Students get half off the fees.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High
  • videoconsortium.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Schedule, Location, First step, Contacts, Status, Cost, What they do, Last sign of life
  • videoconsortium.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost, Audience, First step
  • videoconsortium.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Cost, First step, Status
  • videoconsortium.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: First step, Status, Last sign of life

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