“Located on the outermost point of Cape Cod, this cinematic celebration in one of the most charming and LGBTQ+-friendly towns in America is consistently innovative and damn fun.” - MovieMaker Magazine, The 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World 2022
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. Now celebrating 25 years, PIFF has established itself as the largest cultural event in lower Cape Cod and Provincetown's premier cultural event, attracting over 10,000 film-goers, movie buffs, and arts patrons. This festival showcases over 100 US and international independent narrative, documentary and animated features and shorts as well as panel discussions and special events.
Occurring in mid-June, PIFF takes place during one of the most beautiful times of year in this coastal seaside town when businesses, inns, shops, restaurants and galleries are all fully operational. 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.
All accepted films are eligible for the Audience Awards presented to Best Narrative Feature and Best Documentary Feature.
The Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF) is proud to announce that The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® has named the Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF) as a qualifying festival in the category of Short Films. Winners of the PIFF Best Narrative Short Film, Best Documentary Short Film, and Best Queer Short Film awards may qualify to enter the Academy Awards® for the concurrent season, provided the films otherwise comply with the Academy rules.
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.
Past honorees include: Luca Guadagnino, Richard Linklater, John Cameron Mitchell, Sean Baker, Sofia Coppola, Ang Lee, David Cronenberg, Darren Aronofsky, Guy Maddin, Quentin Tarantino, Todd Solondz, Gregg Araki, Mary Harron, Jim Jarmusch, Todd Haynes, Gus Van Sant, Christine Vachon and John Waters.
Excellence In Acting Award recipients include: Tilda Swinton, Molly Shannon, Chloë Sevigny, Gael Garcia Bernal, Alan Cumming, Vera Farmiga, Patricia Clarkson, Dale Dickey and Judith Light.
Past Next Wave Award honorees include: Bowen Yang, Jenny Slate, Chloë Grace Moretz, Jillian Bell, Aubrey Plaza, Mya Taylor, and Natalie Morales.
