Bold cinema.Sign language storytelling.Raising a new flag for the future of film.
A new international film festival in Stockholm, Sweden for Deaf-led film, sign language storytelling, emerging filmmakers, industry exchange and new screen culture.
A festival for filmmakers, performers and the
people moving cinema forward.
A premium international film festival for Deaf and hearing filmmakers, performers, industry and audiences who care about bold cinema, sign language storytelling and new screen culture.
Filmmakers
For directors, writers, producers and creators building new screen work.
Performers
For actors, sign language performers, visual storytellers and emerging screen talent.
Industry
For broadcasters, funders, platforms, producers, institutions and creative technology partners.
Audiences
For Deaf and hearing film lovers who want a festival with cinema, culture, gala energy and international edge.
Explore the first edition.
Screenings, documentaries, short films, AI motion work, PIFF Originals, sign language cinema, industry sessions, panels, the Black Flag Gala and new talent discovery across four days in Stockholm.
International Feature
Bold feature films from international filmmakers.
Documentary Feature
Long-form documentaries with strong subjects, craft and point of view.
Short Documentary
Documentary stories up to 30 minutes.
Short Film Competition
Short fiction, hybrid and visual stories from 5 to 30 minutes.
AI Motion Shorts
Short films and motion pieces using AI, animation or new image tools.
PIFF Originals
New work initiated, supported or presented by PIFF.
Youth & Emerging
For new filmmakers, first films and creators under 25.
Audience Award
The audience choice from selected screenings.
Black Flag Grant
A development grant for bold new work.
Industry Market
Meetings, partners, funders, platforms and future collaborations.
Panels & Masterclasses
Talks and sessions with filmmakers, artists and industry guests.
The Black Flag Gala
Awards, performance, celebration and festival night culture.
The city.
The cinema.
The night.
PIFF is built from the edge of cinema. A new international festival where sign language cinema, Deaf-led film, emerging filmmakers, AI motion shorts, industry exchange, new commissions and night culture meet in Stockholm.
Too few new films are being made in sign language cinema.
Too many screens are playing it safe.
PIFF exists to raise the standard, screen new work, connect talent with industry and build a stronger international future for sign language cinema.
Screen films
An international programme of sign language cinema, Deaf-led film and bold new screen work.
Support new work
Originals, the Black Flag Grant and development for filmmakers building what comes next.
Connect talent
Industry meetings, talent discovery and partner introductions that move careers forward.
A festival in four movements.
Four parts of the first edition: screenings, new work, industry and night culture.
Screenings
Curated international films, documentaries, shorts, AI motion shorts and new premieres.
The Shipyard
PIFF Originals, pitch sessions, rough cuts, commissions and new film development.
The Market
Talent discovery, partners, platforms, funders, technology, casting and industry meetings.
The Night
Opening night, gala, awards, performance, afterparty and the social engine of the festival.
The city.
The cinema.
The night.
The first flag is being raised over Stockholm.
Estimated pricing.
Final tiers to be announced.
Estimated EUR pricing. Final tiers and availability will be announced.
For one feature screening, documentary screening, curated short film block or selected screening session.
Selected screenings, talks, panels and market for one festival day.
For Deaf community, students, young audiences and limited-access groups. Limited quantity.
Screenings, panels, talks, market and opening mixer. Gala not included.
Awards, show, performance and afterparty. No dinner included.
For professionals, institutions, funders, broadcasters, production companies and partners.
Premium access, priority seating, hospitality, meeting opportunities and gala access.
Announced in stages.
PIFF will be announced in stages. Join the list to receive each drop first.
- Drop 01Festival announcementLive
- Drop 02Submissions openingComing soon
- Drop 03PIFF Originals callComing soon
- Drop 04Black Flag Grant detailsComing soon
Build the festival with us.
Brands, institutions, funders and platforms.
PIFF is a long-term cultural platform. We're inviting a small group of founding partners to help shape the first edition - across cinema, sign language storytelling, AI motion, industry and audience programmes.
Join the PIFF list.
First access to the programme, passes, partner news and PIFF Originals announcements.