FirstGlance Film Festivals started as a small theatre company in Philadelphia that wanted to help fellow filmmakers get their projects shown in a public venue for others to enjoy. It's mission was a one-time weekend event to show projects that might otherwise not be seen by moviegoers in the Philadelphia area. After the event, the event producers received multiple calls and emails from filmmakers and attendees, and the FirstGlance Film Festival was born--FirstGlance decided to move forward and make its festival an annual event.