A Poet directed by Simón Mesa Soto took the Jury prize for Best Narrative Feature, and Natchez directed by Suzannah Herbert won for Documentary Feature at the 34th Philadelphia Film Festival.
Recently selected as Colombia’s Oscar submission for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, A Poet (Un poeta) follows an aging and erratic poet who meets a teenage girl from humble roots, and brings some light to his days by helping her cultivate her talent.
The documentary Natchez explores the Mississippi town of the same name which relies on antebellum tourism to survive, reckoning with the past, an uncertain future, and what it owes to descendants of slavery.
The festival continues through October 26, 2025.
Jury Award Winners of 2025 Philadelphia Film Festival
Narrative Feature
Best Narrative Feature – A POET, Dir. Simón Mesa Soto
Honorable Mention for Best Narrative Feature – WOMAN AND CHILD, Dir. Saeed Roustayi
Documentary Feature
Best Documentary Feature – NATCHEZ, Dir. Suzannah Herbert
Short Film
Best Short Film – VULTURES, Dir. Dian Weys (Live Action Shorts)
Honorable Mention for Best Short Film – WINTER IN MARCH, Dir. Natalia Mirzoyan (Animated Shorts)
Honorable Mention for Best Short Film – AS IF SWALLOWED BY EARTH, Dir. Natalia León (Animated Shorts)
Filmadelphia
Best Local Feature Film – ALICE-HEART, Dir. Mike Macera
Honorable Mention for Best Local Feature – WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?, Dir. Matt Wilkins, Dir. Eliza Fox
Best Local Short Film – ALL THINGS CORRODE, Dir. Sidney Kreitzer (After Hours Shorts)
Honorable Mention for Most Philly Film – THEY PUT US IN THE WOODS, Dir. Cristin Stephens (Filmadelphia Shorts)
Honorable Mention for Best Chemistry – Ruby Modine & Mikaela Hoover, DEAD GIVEAWAY, Dir. Ian Kimble
Honorable Mention for Best Local Short Film – GEORGIE, Dir. Jennie Butler (Filmadelphia Shorts)
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