Pearl International Film Festival is an annual event that was started by Magezi Moses a film producer and director in 2011 in Uganda,to showcases the best of African and International cinema. PIFF brings together filmmakers, actors, and film enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate the art of cinema. We offer a diverse selection of films, from documentaries to feature films, and everything in between. Our festival is dedicated to promoting the growth of the film industry  and creating a platform for talented filmmakers to showcase their work.We are committed to making our festival accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or financial situation. Our festival is a celebration of the power of film to bring people together and create positive change in the world. Join us for an unforgettable week of film, music, and celebrations.Contact us to learn more about our festival and how you can get involved.

Awards & Prizes

Each category receives an award ,certificate,different prizes from our sponsors AND cash price for selected categories

Rules & Terms

PIFF accepts films and videos made by and/or about people around the world.
1– Films should preferably depict positive or realistic images.

2– Films can be any genre; drama, comedy, horror, adventure, animation, romance, science fiction, experimental, etc.

3-PIFF accepts features and shorts; narratives and documentaries. All submissions must be in English or have English subtitles.

4– PIFF will accept submissions of works in progress. However, your submission must be complete enough for us to follow the storyline and be able to make a decision. If you expect your final version to be 90 minutes, a 45-minute rough cut is probably not acceptable.
Also, whenever possible, you should provide an on-screen description of missing scenes. The final version of your film is expected to be ready no later than 1st August 2025.

5-All submission films must be made from 2023 to 2025
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  • Amani Production House

    PIFF is alway a wonderful experience.

    December 2025
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  • Brian Kabogozza

    Amazing festival, I am grateful for the Award Winning as well

    November 2025
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  • ZUL FILMS

    As a distributor, we received the notification that two of our short films had been selected. I attempted to contact the festival by email several times to follow up, but the messages were returned due to a full inbox, so I decided to reach out via Facebook inbox instead. I received a couple of automated responses, and then this message:

    "Hello Magali we shall officially have the full nominations list early next week. We shall also send in the laurels thereafter."

    However, we never received any further email or official communication from the festival, nor through FilmFreeway. In addition, we have not found any evidence that the event took place, either on the website or on social media, despite the festival being scheduled for November 18–22.

    We understand that festivals can experience unforeseen difficulties, but in such cases we believe it is important to communicate clearly with the selected filmmakers.

    November 2025
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  • Carla Zickfeld

    Thank you for your Official Selection of "Dust and Dignity - African Lessons" . We appreciated your Festival - Carla Zickfeld & Stefan Karkow

    November 2021
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  • Judith Audu

    We won Best Film for. our movie #JustNotMarried, it was a thing of joy, we heard the audience reactions and we were so overwhelmed. The communication was smooth, the organisers are so friendly, easy to talk to. Looking forward to screening another film and going to Uganda.

    April 2019
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