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Join the Waitlist for PAIFF’s 5-Night Riviera Maya Festival Packages
PAIFF Destination Packages Are Coming: Film, Beach, Marina Life, and the Riviera Maya The Puerto Aventuras International Film Festival is preparing to launch a limited collection of lodging-inclusive destination packages for our next festival season. Designed for filmmakers, screenwriters, industry guests, couples, families, and film lovers, these packages will make it easier than ever to experience PAIFF as a true Riviera Maya getaway. Early-access destination packages are e
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PAIFF Panel Spotlights the Rapid Rise of Microdrama and Vertical Filmmaking
photos by Pam Duns At the Puerto Aventuras International Film Festival Season 3, one of the most engaging conversations of the weekend centered on a format that is quickly moving from curiosity to serious industry conversation: microdrama and vertical filmmaking. Moderated by PAIFF CEO Dewey Paul Moffitt, the March 29, 2026 panel brought together filmmaker and producer Barbara Todd Hager, director and cinematographer Dan Hertzog, producer Ganna Hertzog, filmmaker and producer
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Riviera Maya destination festival highlights international growth, filmmaker community, announces cash stipend prizes, and year-round momentum
photos by Pam Duns and Victoria Zagordnokova PUERTO AVENTURAS, MEXICO, April 3, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Puerto Aventuras International Film Festival (PAIFF) has officially concluded its third season after showcasing 79 films from 28 countries and presenting 43 awards at an exclusive VIP red carpet gala honoring excellence across feature films, documentaries, shorts, music videos, screenwriting, performance, technical craft, and new festival ca
Apr 35 min read
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