Provincetown Film Festival

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Now announcing our two new mentorship programs: The Anthony Lawson LGBTQ Youth Mentorship Program and The Tim McCarthy LGBTQ Youth Scholarship Program for an International Student of Color. Applications are due March 15.

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Celebrating it's 20th Installment, the Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF) is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to showcasing new achievements in independent film and honoring the work of emerging as well as acclaimed directors, producers and actors. PIFF is committed to serving its communities who are often outside of the mainstream, in the margins, or otherwise underserved, but have a voice critical to the evolution of artistic expression. Now in it’s 21st successful year, PIFF has permanently established itself as the largest cultural event in lower Cape Cod and Provincetown's premier cultural event, attracting 10,000 plus film-goers, movie buffs, and arts patrons. This 5-day festival showcases over 100 American and international independent narrative, documentary and animated features and shorts as well as panel discussions and special events.

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The Sentence

Rudy Valdez shows the aftermath of his sister Cindy’s 15-year incarceration for conspiracy charges related to crimes committed by her deceased ex-boyfriend–known, in legal terms, as “the girlfriend problem.” Valdez copes with this tragedy by filming his sister’s family for her, both the everyday details and the milestones. In the midst of this nightmare, Valdez finds his voice as both a filmmaker and activist, and… “The Sentence”

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Capturing The Flag

A tight-knit group of friends travel to Cumberland County, North Carolina—the 2016 “poster child” for voter suppression—intent on proving that the big idea of American democracy can be defended by small acts of individual citizens. They station themselves at the polls answering questions and providing a reassuring presence so that our basic right is upheld. CAPTURING THE FLAG provides an intimate, often unexpected, portrait of voter protection volunteers working… “Capturing The Flag”

PIFF TALKS PROGRAMS bring cinema to life through thoughtfully curated panel discussions with esteemed guests and moderators covering a host of topics.

PIFF PLUS PROGRAMS include the special surprises that take the PIFF experience up-a-notch with book signings, special presentations, and guest appearances.

PARTIES AND EVENTS. Don’t be fooled by our sterling cineaste credentials - we also nurture and grow good times! Here are some of the social activities that give this fest its singular character.

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