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November Events...

  • Afrikamera
  • BIGff: Bari International Gender Film Festival
  • Chéries-Chéris
  • Dialogues: Calcutta International LGBT Film & Video Festival
  • Filmový Festival Inakosti - Slovak Queer Film Festival
  • Florence Queer Festival
  • image+nation
  • Queer Games Festival: Melbourne
Provincetown International Film Festival

Provincetown International Film Festival

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 until Sunday, 15 June 2025

The Provincetown International Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing new achievements in independent film and honoring the work of emerging as well as acclaimed directors, producers, and actors. Taking place in America's oldest art colony, PIFF continues a long tradition of supporting and connecting artists by providing easy networking opportunities and access to filmmakers and industry in one of the most culturally rich and naturally beautiful towns on earth.

Now in its 27th year, PIFF has established itself as the largest cultural event on lower Cape Cod, attracting thousands of filmgoers, tastemakers, and arts patrons. This festival showcases over 80 US and international independent narrative and documentary features, and short films as well as panel discussions and special events. PIFF welcomes audiences and supporters, new and seasoned, young and old, to a quality showcase of emerging films, enticing events, informative panels, special programs, and exuberant celebrations.

Juried Award categories include:
• John Schlesinger Awards (presented to a first-time narrative and documentary feature filmmaker)
• Best Narrative Short Film (Academy Award® Qualifying)
• Best Documentary Short Film (Academy Award® Qualifying)
• Best Queer Short Film (Academy Award® Qualifying)
• Best Animated Short Film
• Best New England Short Film
Honorable Mentions bestowed at the discretion of PIFF jury.

Honorary awards include the Filmmaker on the Edge Award given to a film artist whose outstanding achievement, innovation and vision continue to push the boundaries of the medium throughout their body of work.