Greater Philadelphia Film Office

Name

Greater Philadelphia Film Office

Legal name

Greater Philadelphia Film Office

Website

https://film.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Individual Contributions: GPFO operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Individual donors can contribute at various levels ($100, $500, $1,000+) with recognition benefits including donor wall placement, digital badges, and newsletter spotlights.
2. Film Industry Partners Program: Corporate sponsorship program with investment levels: Platinum ($50,000), Gold ($25,000), Silver ($10,000), Bronze ($5,000). Partners receive brand integration, event sponsorships, social media mentions, and VIP access.
3. Coordination/Service Fees: Administrative fees for coordinating city services on behalf of productions, including permit coordination, police services, parking, and other city department requests. Fees vary by production type from FREE for students to $400/day for studio features.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

GPFO operates as the official film commission for southeastern Pennsylvania, attracting feature film, television, commercial, and digital productions to Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. It serves as the single liaison between productions and local government, coordinating permits, police services, parking, street closures, and city department requests, while connecting productions to local crew, vendors, and filming locations through its Philly Reel-Scout directory and online location database.

Product overview

The Greater Philadelphia Film Office (GPFO) offers a suite of services for film and video production in southeastern Pennsylvania, not a unified technology platform. Its portfolio includes a location database, crew/vendor directory, job hotline, filmmakers program, screenwriting competition (SIP), permit coordination, fiscal sponsorship, and education initiatives. These services are delivered through the organization's website and third-party platforms, primarily supporting production attraction and workforce development for the regional film industry across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Permit Coordination Services Coordination service helping film and television productions obtain government permits and licenses in the City of Philadelphia, including street closures, parking permits, police coordination, and liaison with various city departments, priced per day by production type from $125 to $400.
• Location Services and Database A free digital database of film-friendly locations across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in southeastern Pennsylvania, covering over 2,200 square miles of urban, suburban, and diverse landscapes for productions to scout and select filming sites.
• Crew & Vendor Directory A free online database of professional crew and vendor listings for the film industry in the Greater Philadelphia region, searchable by category, name, company, region, and union affiliation, allowing productions to source local talent and support services.
• Job Center / Job Hotline Online job listings service for the local film community spotlighting opportunities for cast, crew, staff, and internships, connecting local talent with productions and companies seeking specific skills.
• Filmmakers Program Community program established in 2001 serving the regional independent media community through educational seminars, business and technical training, industry workshops, and networking opportunities for aspiring and experienced film professionals.
• SIP Screenwriting Competition Annual Set in Philadelphia (SIP) Screenwriting Competition seeking feature-length screenplays and TV pilot-length screenplays judged on quality and 'shootability' in the Greater Philadelphia region.
• Fiscal Sponsorship Program Program enabling GPFO to serve as a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor for eligible film projects, allowing filmmakers to access funding through tax-deductible donations channeled via the film office.
• Tripod Initiative Mentorship initiative matching professional filmmakers with emerging filmmakers to produce community-serving video projects for local non-profits, providing real-world production experience.
• Education Programs Outreach initiatives visiting classrooms, supporting local film education programs, and providing internship opportunities for students pursuing film and media studies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $8 billion in economic impact generated for the region since 1992
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Enterprise Rent-A-CarcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFilm Industry Partner at the $10,000+ level. Enterprise provides vehicle rental services and likely supports incoming productions with transportation needs. Included in Film Industry Partners recognition on GPFO website.
• Glass Entertainment GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment management and production company based in Philadelphia. Film Industry Partner at the $10,000+ level. Promoted on GPFO website with logo placement and partnership recognition.
• Helm Creative StudiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCreative studio partner at the $10,000+ level. Listed as Film Industry Partner on GPFO website with logo and link.
• The Story FactorycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPhiladelphia-based production/storytelling company at the $10,000+ Film Industry Partner level. Promoted on GPFO website.
• Big Picture AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization focused on youth media education. Works with GPFO on community outreach and educational programs.
• Bryn Mawr Film InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilm education and screening venue. Listed as community partner supporting the regional film ecosystem.
• Philadelphia Film SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary film organization in Philadelphia operating the Film Society Bourse theater and promoting film culture. Key ecosystem partner.
• Pennsylvania Film Industry Association (PAFIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide film industry association. Collaborates with GPFO on advocacy and industry development initiatives.
• Scribe Video CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia arts organization providing equipment, training, and community programs. Partner for filmmaking education and community outreach.
• Pennsylvania Film OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level film office that administers the Film Production Tax Credit program. Works with regional film offices including GPFO on production attraction.
• Philadelphia Women in Film & TelevisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization supporting women in film and television. Partners with GPFO on networking events and professional development.
• Pittsburgh Film OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern Pennsylvania film office. Partner organization within Pennsylvania's film promotion ecosystem.
• Mural Arts PhiladelphiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic art organization. Partner providing unique filming locations and community connection.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission: The NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission is the state film office administering New Jersey's film tax credit and providing production-liaison services. It is one of GPFO's closest geographic competitors for East Coast productions and offers an overlapping service set (permits, location assistance, crew referrals).
• Massachusetts Film Office: The Massachusetts Film Office is the state-level film commission administering the state's film tax incentive and supporting production attraction across Massachusetts. It mirrors GPFO's relationship with the Pennsylvania Film Office and competes with the Philly region for Northeast productions.
• Virginia Film Office: The Virginia Film Office is a division of the Virginia Tourism Corporation that markets the state as a filming destination and administers the Virginia Motion Picture Opportunity Fund. It is a direct regional competitor to GPFO for Mid-Atlantic feature and television production.
• Georgia Film Office: The Georgia Film Office is a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development that drives film production to the state via the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act tax credit. It competes head-to-head with GPFO for the same pool of feature and TV productions and provides matching location, crew, and incentive support services.
• FilmLA: FilmLA is the official film office for the City of Los Angeles and the largest film commission in the United States. It is the most direct functional peer to GPFO, performing the same core services: permit coordination, location scouting, crew/vendor directories, and liaison with municipal departments for film and TV productions.
• Pittsburgh Film Office: The Pittsburgh Film Office is a regional film commission for western Pennsylvania and a direct in-state peer to GPFO. It performs the same production-attraction, location scouting, and crew-liaison functions, and is already a listed community partner of GPFO, sharing the statewide PA tax-credit ecosystem.
• California Film Commission: The California Film Commission is the state-level film office that administers the California Film & Television Tax Credit and supports production attraction statewide. It is a direct peer to GPFO's state-level partner (Pennsylvania Film Office) and operates the same production-attraction, location database, and permit-support functions at scale.
• Chicago Film Office: The Chicago Film Office is the City of Chicago's municipal film commission, providing permit coordination, location assistance, and production support to attract film and TV shoots. It is functionally equivalent to GPFO at a larger Midwest scale and competes for similar mid-budget features and TV series.
• NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME): MOME is the City of New York's official film commission and economic development office for media production. It performs a near-identical role to GPFO at a much larger scale, coordinating permits, offering NYC Film Tax Credit support, and providing production-liaison services across the five boroughs.

Others

• Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI): AFCI is the global trade association for film commissions and offices, of which GPFO is a member. It is not a competitor but an industry-body peer that sets professional standards, runs Cineposium, and represents the collective interests of film offices like GPFO worldwide.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gpfo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GPFOPhiladelphiaFilm
• Facebookfacebook.com/GreaterPhiladelphiaFilmOffice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greaterphiladelphiafilmoffice
• Instagraminstagram.com/gpfophilly

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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