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About Philadelphia Film Center
Welcome to the Philadelphia Film Center, the hub for Philadelphia Film Society programming and premiere screenings. Located at 1412 Chestnut Street in Center City, this venue blends historic cinema with modern programming, including the Philadelphia Film Festival. With two intimate spaces—the Mainstage and the Albert M. Greenfield Education and Community Screening Room—the center offers a range of cinematic experiences from premieres to community screenings. Whether you're planning a date night, a student outing, or a community event, we’ve got you covered with clear ticket options and easy access to parking and transit.
Here's what to know when you plan your visit: convenient transit connections, nearby hotels for a comfortable stay, and recommended local eateries to enhance your film-going experience. We’ll help you secure your seats and navigate your visit with straightforward, non-pushy guidance.
Venue details: The Philadelphia Film Center (formerly Prince Theater) was rebranded in 2018 and rebranded again in 2024 as part of the Film Society branding. It serves as the home for the Philadelphia Film Society and a cornerstone of screenings and premieres in Philadelphia.
- Address: 1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
- Mainstage capacity: 446 seats
- Education & Community Screening Room: 83 seats
- Parking: Discounted parking for Film Society Center patrons at Liberty Place (44 S 16th St) for up to 10 hours with a voucher; other facilities available via the Philadelphia Parking Locator
- Transit: One block from Market-Frankford Line and Broad Street Line (SEPTA) for easy access
- Nearby hotels: The Rittenhouse Hotel (210 W Rittenhouse Sq) and Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia (117 S 17th St) are close by for a convenient stay
- Notable events: Hosts the Philadelphia Film Festival and related premieres
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
- Venue type: Film society/film center; home to Philadelphia Film Society and film programming.
- Capacity: Mainstage 446 seats; Albert M. Greenfield Education and Community Screening Room 83 seats.
- Seating chart: Public, up-to-date seating maps are not published online; Mainstage capacity listed as 446 seats and the second space as 83 seats.
- Parking: Discounted parking for Film Society Center patrons at Liberty Place (44 S 16th St) up to 10 hours with voucher; other facilities available via Philadelphia Parking Locator.
- Transit: Located one block from Market-Frankford Line and Broad Street Line; easy access via SEPTA.
- Nearby hotels: The Rittenhouse Hotel (210 W Rittenhouse Sq) and Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia (117 S 17th St) are nearby.
- Notable events: Hosts Philadelphia Film Festival and related premieres; marquee film events have occurred at this site since its redevelopment.
- Renamed/demolished: Formerly Prince Theater; renamed to Philadelphia Film Center in 2018; rebranded in 2024 as part of a system-wide Film Society branding (Film Society Center).