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The Philadelphia Film Critics Circle nominates and selects annual awards for the year’s best films.

2024 Awards Calendar

12/1/24 – Deadline for members to receive all screeners and view all screenings to be considered. The later these or arrive or screen, the lower the likelihood of their nomination.

12/10/24 – The members meet to nominate the year’s best films and performances. Selected nominees are not released to the public.

12/22/24 The members select the year’s best films and performances. Results are provided live via our various social networks and website.

12/23/24 – The PFCC formally validates the winners.

For questions or comments regarding PFCC annual awards please contact us at info at philafcc.org.

Voting Categories

(Click link for past winners)

Best Picture

Best Philip’s Steaks Cheesesteak Film

Best Director

Best Actress

Best Actor

Best Supporting Actress

Best Supporting Actor

Best Script

Best Soundtrack/Score

Best Directorial Debut

Best Breakthrough Performance

Best Cinematography

Best Documentary Film

Best Foreign Language Film

Best Animated Film

Best Ensemble Film

Steve Friedman Award: Optionally awarded to a person or film that drives major public discourse on a topic or issue.

Elaine May Award:  Optionally awarded to a deserving person or film that brings awareness to women’s issues.