Your Gateway to North Central Pennsylvania's Cinematic & Storytelling Treasures
Welcome to the Lycoming Arts Film Office, where natural beauty and rich history converge to set the stage for your next production. Nestled in the heart of North Central Pennsylvania, we are the southern gateway to the PA Wilds region. We offer:
- Victorian architecture
- modern streetscapes
- breathtaking wilderness landscapes
- serene mountain streams
- vibrant forests teeming with wildlife
- a robust creative community
- production and stage facilities
- main street America charm
Complementing this is Williamsport’s iconic Millionaire's Row, a preserved district of 19th-century mansions that captures the elegance of the Lumber Boom era, truly unique in America.
With a supportive community, diverse locations, and a wealth of resources, Lycoming County is ready to help you bring your creative vision to life.
Inaugural 2025
River Valley Film Festival
NEW! Film Schedule Now Live!
July 18 – 20, 2025
AMC CLASSIC Williamsport 11 Movie Theater Downtown
Red Carpet Friday
- Friday July 18th 5-8PM
- LOCATION HAS CHANGED!
- Edwin St Parking Lot Between Elmira and Hepburn
Food, Art, Artisans, Music - Film-themed Merchandise
ALL STAR JURY
Our all-star panel of judges is picking the films for our festival including Academy Award Winning Tom Woodruff Jr., Media & Entertainment Journalist Ethan Alter, Publishing Industry Expert John Shableski, The Contending’s Megan Mclachlan, and Cartoonist & Illustrator Emily Flake
2025 RVFF Jury One Sheet
DownloadLycoming Arts Film Office is proud to present the annual River Valley Film Festival (RVFF). Covid has put a bit of a delay in the festival's inaugural year, but it's finally here! River Valley Film Festival is ready to introduce the city of Williamsport to the magic of film, and what it can bring to the community.
🎬📚 Storytellers
A Signature Program of the Lycoming Arts Film Office
Storytellers celebrates the art of storytelling in all its forms—film, books, and music—uniting creators and audiences around the stories that shape who we are. As a program of the Lycoming Arts Film Office, Storytellers supports writers, filmmakers, and musicians through community events, educational workshops, and creative showcases that uplift voices and spark dialogue.
From screenplays and novels to songs and spoken word, Storytellers connects narrative artists with the resources, networks, and inspiration they need to bring their work to life—all in the heart of northcentral Pennsylvania.
Whether you're a filmmaker, author, songwriter, or simply a lover of story, this is your place to create, connect, and be heard.
🔗 Get Involved:
📥 Submit Your Work – films, books, scripts, songs, or performances
🧠 Teach a Workshop – share your storytelling skills with others
🗓️ Join Our Mailing List – stay in the loop for upcoming events and submission calls
❤️ Become a Sponsor – support the storytellers who shape our culture
📖✨ The Storytellers Book Fair
The Storytellers Book Fair is an annual literary celebration spotlighting authors, poets, publishers, and readers of all ages. Held in Williamsport, this vibrant event offers a full day of inspiration with:
- Author signings & readings
- Independent book vendors
- Poetry performances
- Youth activities & crafts
- Writing workshops
- Screenwriting & adaptation panels
- Storytelling for film and stage
From bestselling authors to first-time poets, the Book Fair welcomes voices from across the region and beyond. Come discover your next favorite book, meet the writers behind the words, and explore how stories move from page to screen.
📣 Be Part of the Fair:
📚 Apply to Be a Vendor – sell your books or literary goods
🎤 Sign Up to Perform or Read – poetry, excerpts, or stories
🧒 Volunteer for Youth Activities – help inspire the next generation
🤝 Partner with the Fair – nonprofit and business partnerships welcome
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