Ranked by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the top 10 destination film festivals
Consistently ranked in the top 25 Film Festivals in the World
Since its founding in 1996, the Palm Beach International Film Festival has hosted more than 150 world premieres and more than 1,500 films from over different 55 countries
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APRIL 21ST – 28TH 2023
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Eight amazing, unforgettable days of independent films, red carpet VIP parties, themed hospitality suites, concerts, DJ’s, pop-ups, educational forums, presentations and more!! PBIFF is the embodiment of everything a film festival could ever want to be. Set in the amazing Palm Beaches, if this top tier festival isn’t on your bucket list, break out your pen and add it now!!
As a champion and curator of those who create and produce independent stories for the screen, the nonprofit Palm Beach International Film Festival provides, develops, promotes and preserves the space for past, current and future artists in film, theater, film composing, and digital media to create and thrive. The Prestigious Palm Beach International Film Festival is renowned world wide as a destination festival to be attended by those that want to see and be seen.
Set in the amazing Palm Beaches, PBIFF is where the movers and shakers in the industry converge and come together for an amazing annual, eight day, unforgettable experience in paradise.
PBIFF is dedicated to the discovery and development of independent artists and audiences. Known industry-wide for our commitment to supporting the emerging filmmakers of today and tomorrow. We have always endeavored to recognize the new and the original visionaries throughout the world and to channel the excitement of cinema into our local educational institutions.
In 2022, PBIFF starts and partners with the all new Palm Beach International Film Society and the Palm Beach International Film Institute. The Palm Beach International Film Institute will host, develop and provide cutting edge educational programming and opportunities. PBIFI will also provide educational programs, speaker forums, development workshops and working labs including “Col-Labs” where film makers work with screenwriters and production professionals to create, write, build and produce their next project.
For nearly three decades the Palm Beach International Film Festival has showcased thousands of award-winning films while playing host to filmmakers, actors, industry professionals, and press from around the globe.
The Palm Beach International Film Festival celebrates both the history and the future of the film industry with eight exciting days filled with films from around the globe, including post-screening discussions with film-makers and cast, special events, parties, networking opportunities, industry panels, and student film making programs. The Palm Beach International Film Festival lineup includes narrative features, documentaries, short films and more, many of which are World and U.S. Premieres.
Film-makers selected for competition in Palm Beach International Film Festival have the opportunity to receive international exposure and acknowledgment for their artistic work in juried categories for Best Feature Film, Best Documentary Feature, Best Short Film, and other categories along with Audience Choice Awards for Feature Film, Documentary Feature, Short Film, Local Film and other categories.
Many features have been presented at PBIFF, including multiple World, International, North American, and U.S. Premieres.
This is the world class event that film-makers, cast, crew, actors, actresses, industry professionals, film aficionados and others mark their calendar to attend.
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