The People's Film Festival is an annual 3-Day event MAY 30- JUNE 1, 2019, designed to showcase the best in independent films, media, music & art. It’s comprised of film screenings, panel discussions, music showcases and tech expo—celebrating the work of both emerging and established filmmakers, producers, and creatives—reflecting traditional and avant-garde style films with an emphasis on films that integrate multiple digital platforms using today’s new media & technology.
Rooted in the belief of freedom of speech and media access to all—The People’s Film Festival (TPFF) was founded in 2012 with the goal to provide venues, resources, and information for independent filmmakers, producers and creatives.
Over the last 7 years TPFF has become to be known as the “The Voice of ‘The People”—essentially the place to tell your story your way and have a true impact on that audience. TPFF’s mission is to inspire future creatives and innovators, while exposing audiences of all ages to new tools in technology for storytelling. Many of the filmmakers who screened at TPFF have broaden the outreach for their films to screen at other festivals and venues including, HBO, NetFlix, FOST, PBS- Public Broadcasting Service, Revolt TV and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives.
The People’s Film Festival is an initiative of The People’s Media, Music & Arts Foundation (TPMMAF)—which is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation whose purpose is to promote awareness in independent film, technology, media, music, and art across the globe while encouraging those—particularly in the Harlem New York area, to develop a greater appreciation and understanding for cultural diversity in media.
The People’s Film Festival is held in Harlem, NY, which is not only known for its rich vibrant culture, historic landmarks great music, literature, arts and entertainment—also collectively known as The Harlem Renaissance, but the synergistic atmosphere in which filmmakers and filmgoers alike come comeback each year after year to actively share information, break bread and build relationships.
We are looking featured films in all categories and genres i.e—Features, shorts, narratives, webisodes documentaries and virtual reality. This event is open to everyone.
This event is open to everyone.
AWARDS
The Peoples Film Festival recognizes filmmakers for their work and present a “People’s Awards” to winners selected in each category, including Cash Awards & Prizes provided by our sponsors.
Category Winners—A unique custom-designed Award will be presented to the winners of the best films in each category in competition. BEST Feature Narrative, Feature Narrative short, Best Documentary Feature, Best Documentary short, Music, Best International Animation, and Experimental).
Best of The Fest— $200 Cash Prize the winner of the Best Film.
Eligibility: All filmmakers in competition are eligible
Jury: Assigned by the panels of Judges
Music Award - $200 Cash Prize Offered by Trakheadz.com is assigned to the Best Music film
Eligibility: All filmmakers in competition are eligible
Jury: Assigned by the panels of Judges.
Harlem Creative Award - $200 Cash Prize is assigned to a Harlem director or the Best film shot in Harlem
Eligibility: All filmmakers in competition are eligible
Jury: Assigned by the panel of Judges
Chance Award - $200 Cash Prize is assigned to the Best Director
Eligibility: All filmmakers in competition are eligible
Jury: Assigned by the panels of Judges.
The Power of She - $200 Cash Prize is assigned to the Best Female Director
Eligibility: All filmmakers in competition are eligible
Jury: Assigned by the panels of Judges.
