Congratulations to the 2024 Award Winners

Congratulations to the award winners, announced yesterday, and thank you to ALL of the filmmakers who generously shared their beautiful work with our audiences this past week. You moved us and made us laugh, sparking conversations and friendships that will last a lifetime. You are now part of the PIFF family!

Provincetown International Film Festival Announces Lineup: Andrew Haigh, Colman Domingo Named Honorees

Celebrating its 26th year, the Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF) announced today its lineup of narrative, documentary, and short films, as well as honorees for this year’s Filmmaker on the Edge and Excellence in Acting Awards. Andrew Haigh will be named 2024’s “Filmmaker on the Edge.” The acclaimed English writer/director is best known for WEEKEND, 45 YEARS, LEAN ON PETE and most recently ALL OF US STRANGERS, starring Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal. Haigh also wrote and produced the HBO series LOOKING and its film sequel LOOKING: THE MOVIE. Haigh will be in Provincetown to receive the award in conversation with resident artist John Waters on Saturday, June 15.

MovieMaker Magazine: Provincetown International Film Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary by Showing How to Do a Film Festival Right

BY TIM MOLLOYJune 20, 2023 For its 25th anniversary, the Provincetown International Film Festival perfected the art of putting on a film festival at a very hard time for festivals in general. All are bouncing back, or trying to bounce back, after years of COVID-induced darkness. Some were struggling even before COVID. But from June… Continue reading MovieMaker Magazine: Provincetown International Film Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary by Showing How to Do a Film Festival Right

Provincetown International Film Festival Announces 2023 Winners

June 20, 2023 (Provincetown, Mass.) – The Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF) announced today the winners of this year’s PIFF Audience Awards, the John Schlesinger Awards, and Short Film Jury Prizes.  PIFF Audience Awards The Audience Awards are voted on by in-person festival attendees.  PIFF Audience Award / Best Narrative Feature: FAIRYLAND, directed by Andrew… Continue reading Provincetown International Film Festival Announces 2023 Winners

Provincetown International Film Festival Announces Lineup: Bruce LaBruce, Billy Porter, Julio Torres and Megan Stalter Named Honorees

– Hannah Pearl Utt’s CORA BORA to open the festival, THEATER CAMP from Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman announced as closing night film –  May 9, 2023 (Provincetown, MA) – Celebrating 25 years of “Filmmaking on the Edge,” the Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF) announced today its lineup of narrative, documentary, and short films, as… Continue reading Provincetown International Film Festival Announces Lineup: Bruce LaBruce, Billy Porter, Julio Torres and Megan Stalter Named Honorees

MovieMaker Magazine: 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee 2023, Presented by Film Freeway

BY TIM MOLLOYAPRIL 10, 2023 “Exquisite taste in an exquisite place. The festival’s emcee/patron saint John Waters used to jokingly celebrate bad taste, but this festival in Cape Cod’s LGBTQ+ mecca just keeps spotting great talents on the rise. Among recent standouts is Todd Flaherty, whose $20,0000 drag-queen platonic love story Chrissy Judy story was one of… Continue reading MovieMaker Magazine: 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee 2023, Presented by Film Freeway

Todd Flaherty’s Debut Feature Film CHRISSY JUDY Opens April 14, 2023, at Waters Edge Cinema

When his best friend and creative partner suddenly couples off and moves away, an ambitious New York drag queen determined for the limelight must reinvent himself or risk becoming an irrelevant solo act both onstage and off in Provincetown filmmaker Todd Flaherty’s charming debut feature, CHRISSY JUDY.  Flaherty will present the movie and do Q&As… Continue reading Todd Flaherty’s Debut Feature Film CHRISSY JUDY Opens April 14, 2023, at Waters Edge Cinema

The Provincetown International Film Festival is now accepting film submissions for its 25th anniversary

November 2, 2022 (Provincetown, MA) – The Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF) is now accepting entries for its 25th anniversary, running June 14-18, 2023.  PIFF is dedicated to showcasing independent US and international films, offering a full program of full-length and short films curated by an established programming team, with submissions reviewed by a dedicated screening… Continue reading The Provincetown International Film Festival is now accepting film submissions for its 25th anniversary

Provincetown International Film Festival Announces 2022 Winners – PIFF Receives Oscar-Qualifying Status

Next year’s festival will run June 14-18, 2023 June 19, 2022 (PROVINCETOWN, Mass.) – The Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF)announced today the winners of this year’s Warner Bros. Discovery Audience Awards, the JohnSchlesinger Awards and Short Film Prizes. Additionally, the festival announced its status as an Academy Award-qualifying festival. This yearand moving forward, short films… Continue reading Provincetown International Film Festival Announces 2022 Winners – PIFF Receives Oscar-Qualifying Status