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Elijah Fischer

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BSR Contributor Since March 24, 2026

Elijah Fischer (he/him) is a journalist, writer, and film critic based in Philadelphia. Find him on Instagram at @eli.fis03.

Elijah Fischer is a Keystone Award-winning journalist, writer, and film critic based in South Philly. He can be reached via instagram (@eli.fis03) or by email ([email protected]). His writing can be found at Polyester, Nighttide Magazine, and through his Substack. He currently serves as a staff writer for Moviejawn, and is the assistant arts & entertainment editor for West Chester University's award-winning student news service, The Quad.

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In a crowded space with neon light tones and walls covered in street art, three people stand on a small stage.

Meet 10 Philly film clubs welcoming cinephiles from across the region

Philly’s film freaks are ready to step out of the shadows
Film doesn’t usually top the list of Philly’s cultural offerings, but these local clubs are looking to change that, with screenings in every genre around the city. Dive in with film writer Elijah Fischer.
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Elijah Fischer

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View from behind of a few dozen people seated in a brick-walled gallery, facing a projection screen.

Rough Cuts builds new community as Philly’s only open mic for filmmakers

Philly’s emerging film artists find feedback and fellowship
Contrary to industry advice, emerging filmmakers don’t have to try to make movies by themselves. At Rough Cuts, Philly’s open mic screening club, they can get an honest, supportive take from their peers. Elijah Fischer visits.
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Elijah Fischer

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A crowd of book shoppers in a small city store with high shelves and heavy brown wooden beams above.

The Philly Bookstore Crawl is back for its fourth year on August 22

Explore Philly’s thriving indie bookstore scene at this citywide event
Back for a fourth year, the Philly Bookstore Crawl continues to grow, with participating stores in every corner of the city and throughout the Philly suburbs. The 2026 crawl is on Saturday, August 22. Elijah Fischer previews.
Elijah Fischer

Elijah Fischer

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