PiFF is where you:
Watch GREAT CINEMA in the THEATER,
Hang Out for FUN & DRINKS afterwards,
so we can CONNECT and STAY IN TOUCH.
~~~THE FESTIVAL~~~
The PADOVA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (PiFF) is a live short-film festival organized by a non-profit filmmaking assosciation based in Padua, in the North-East of Italy: Sangre Malo Film.
The festival takes place during the course of the year 2021 with 6 LIVE SCREENING EVENTS in cinemas and open air venues that change throughout the year.
The first 5 events are divided by Genre:
DRAMA screening taking place in February
COMEDY/ROMANCE screening taking place in April
ANIMATION screening taking place in June
EXPERIMENTAL screening taking place in August
HORROR/THRILLER/SCI-FI screening taking place in October
Each of these categories will have its own event and deadline during the course of the year.
The 6th event will be the culmination of the full year presenting the best films from each category and awarding the final prizes of the festival in December 2021.
~~~MISSION & GOALS~~~
- to celebrate the art of filmmaking;
- to connect artists around the world, creating a strong network of filmmakers, talents and opportunities;
- to consolidate the city of Padua as an interesting destination for independent cinema in Veneto;
- to showcase the works of emerging and independent filmmakers, offering visibility and support;
- to support diversity in the world of filmmaking;
- to advance innovative filmmaking in Italy.
~~~GENRE EVENTS~~~
At the Drama, Comedy/Romance, Horror/Thriller/Sci-FI, Aniamtion and Experimental events you'll have the chance to win one or more of the following awards:
- Best *Genre* Film - Jury Prize
- Best *Genre* Film - Audience Prize
- Special Jury Mention
The live screening will be a projection in cinemas or open air venues open to all people.
The jury panel will consist of a selection of local filmmakers and film academics.
~~~FINAL EVENT~~~
All winners of *genre* Jury and Audience prizes will be newly screened at our final event where the final prizes will be awarded:
BEST SHORT FILM 2021 - Jury Prize
BEST SHORT FILM 2021 - Audience Prize
BEST PERFORMANCE of 2021
BEST DIRECTOR of 2021
BEST SCREENPLAY of 2021
We are a non-profit association, that means we can’t provide any money prize, so winning provides the following:
- Promotion via social media and official website for the films selected and awarded during the year.
- An official PiFF *Category* AWARD PLATE and LAUREL to the awarded shorts during the live events.