Prague Independent Film Festival is an annual event focusing on international independent cinema. Its purpose is to show outstanding independent films, recognize and support new filmmakers and to enhance awareness and understanding of cinematography as art among diverse audiences.
The film festival takes place in Prague, which is a center of Europe and one of the most beautiful and charming places on earth. Screenings will culminate with an award ceremony. The festival host a closing parties and other events for networking.
Our latest festival was a great success, there were great films, interesting communication and lots of press coverage! It was really great celebration and we are looking forward to our next edition!
We guarantee that film professionals will view all submitted films. We encourage filmmakers who created their films with a low budget to enter their film to PIFF. The judgment criteria of the submitted films are new ideas, experimental cinematography, talented work of actors and an independent point of view.
We genuinely are Independent!
Grand Prix
Grand Prix of the Festival – The Golden Eagle
Feature Film
Golden Star and certificate is awarded to the Best Feature Film
Short Film
Golden Star and certificate is awarded to the Best Short Film
Documentary
Golden Star and certificate is awarded to the Best Documentary.
Animated Film
Golden Star and certificate is awarded to the Best Animated Film
Music Video
Golden Star and certificate is awarded to the Best Music Video
There will also be the following awards for:
Best Actor – Golden Star and certificate.
Best Actress – Golden Star and certificate.
Best Director – Golden Star and certificate.
Best Screenplay – Golden Star and certificate.
Best Cinematography – Golden Star and certificate.
Best Original Music Score – Golden Star and certificate.