The Palm Beach International Film Festival is renowned industry-wide in its commitment to supporting emerging filmmakers of today and tomorrow. We strive to recognize new and original voices throughout the world and channel the excitement of cinema into our local educational institutions. 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 filmmakers 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, and short films, many of which are World and U.S. Premieres.
Filmmakers selected for competition in Palm Beach International Film Festival have the opportunity to receive acknowledgment for their artistic work in juried categories for Best Feature Film, Best Documentary Feature, and Best Short Film, along with Audience Choice Awards for Feature Film, Documentary Feature, Short Film, and Local Film.
In the past over 120 films have been screened annually, of which nearly half were foreign submissions. Many features have been presented, including multiple World, International, North American, and U.S. Premieres. Filmmakers, along with cast, crew, and special guests, chose to attend this world class annual event. Many make the trip here at their own expense from countries all over the world. read more