PAIFF
PAIFF
Puerto Aventuras
Festival Internacional de Cine
4 al 7 de abril de 2024
Puerto Aventuras, México
You can’t beat the tropical setting and laid back vibe of this festival, which was key for networking with all the other gifted artists. I know this festival will only become more sought out ... we literally want to make movies just for the chance to visit again!
-Dan Hertzog, Filmmaker
Conectando mundos, fotograma a fotograma: celebre el cine en el paraíso en PAIFF
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ANNOUNCEMENTS!
The Puerto Aventuras International Film Festival (PAIFF) is thrilled to announce that V.I.P. Festival Passes for its highly anticipated second edition are now on sale. Taking place from April 2–6, 2025, in the stunning marina beachside community of Puerto Aventuras, Mexico, PAIFF 2025 will celebrate independent global cinema with an extraordinary lineup of films, special sessions, and networking opportunities. V.I.P. Festival Passes, priced at $150 (USD), offer an all-access experience, including priority seating at all screenings, entry to the red-carpet awards ceremony with dinner reception, and exclusive sessions.
Don't miss out on early savings! Use the early bird discount code FILMFEST to save 20% on each ticket purchased for a limited time. For groups or patrons looking to immerse themselves in the full experience, while at the same time sponsoring the efforts of the organizers, the festival offers PATRON 4-PACKS at $900 and a PATRON 6-PACK at $1,200. Pass holders will enjoy additional perks, including special food and beverage discounts at participating venues and commemorative items.
Festival Premiere of Greenpeace Mexico’s Powerful Documentary
Among this year's most anticipated feature presentations is the festival premiere of Greenpeace Mexico’s groundbreaking documentary, "Voices of the Mayan Jungle: A Battle for Life" (Voces de la Selva Maya: Una Batalla por la Vida). This powerful film examines the ongoing devastation of Mexico's "green lung" — the Mayan jungle — highlighting threats from deforestation, industrial agriculture, mega pig farms, real estate development, and the controversial Mayan Train project.
The documentary gives voice to Indigenous communities and environmental defenders fighting for their home and future. As Greenpeace Mexico’s campaign coordinator Carlos Samayoa states, “We want the cry of the jungle to be heard throughout Mexico and beyond its borders.”
Special guests from Greenpeace Mexico and local environmental leaders will join the screening for a Q&A session, offering firsthand insight into this urgent environmental and human rights issue.
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ACERCA DE PAIFF
El Festival Internacional de Cine de Puerto Aventuras (PAIFF) inaugural busca celebrar el arte del cine mostrando una amplia gama de películas de todo el mundo. Fundada por cineastas de renombre mundial Moe Taylor y Dewey Paul Moffitt. ¡Las películas de Moe se han proyectado en más de cien festivales de cine en el circuito mundial y han obtenido los premios más altos en más de sesenta eventos hasta el momento! Dewey Paul Moffitt es un productor de festivales veterano con más de treinta años de experiencia profesional en producción de eventos y ha producido todo tipo de eventos a gran escala imaginables. Moffitt también se une a Taylor como un cineasta consumado y juntos forman una formidable alianza de apoyo en el ámbito cinematográfico.
Puerto Aventuras, México, es un lugar ideal para un festival de cine internacional debido a su impresionante belleza natural y modernas comodidades. Ubicado en la costa caribeña de la Península de Yucatán, cuenta con playas vírgenes y aguas cristalinas, proporcionando un telón de fondo pintoresco para cualquier evento. Los lujosos complejos turísticos y villas de la zona ofrecen alojamiento y lugares de primer nivel, adecuados para proyecciones, galas y eventos de networking.
El rico patrimonio cultural de la región añade un sabor único al festival, con oportunidades para mostrar talentos y temas locales. Su accesibilidad a los aeropuertos internacionales lo hace conveniente para cineastas, celebridades y audiencias de todo el mundo. El clima templado y los espacios al aire libre son perfectos para eventos durante todo el año, y su combinación de actividades de relajación y aventura asegura una experiencia memorable para los asistentes.
Además, la creciente reputación de Puerto Aventuras como centro turístico y cultural significa que un festival de cine internacional atraería a una audiencia diversa y global, mejorando su prestigio e impacto en la industria cinematográfica.
Nuestra misión es proporcionar una plataforma para que cineastas emergentes y establecidos presenten su trabajo a una audiencia que aprecia el poder único de contar historias a través del cine. PAIFF tiene como objetivo fomentar una comunidad de intercambio cultural, donde se comparten ideas e inspiración entre cineastas, entusiastas del cine y la comunidad local.
El Festival Internacional de Cine de Puerto Aventuras promete ser una vibrante adición al paisaje cultural y a la comunidad local, ofreciendo una experiencia única para todos los participantes. Te invitamos a unirte a nosotros para celebrar la magia del cine y las historias que nos conectan a todos.
Venues
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Schedule
Wednesday, April 2nd:
Kick-off event and check-in at Nauti Burro @ 5pm
music video, animation and experimental screenings
Thursday, April 3rd:
Morning screening sessions at Munchy's @ 10am
Evening screening sessions:
SCREEN A outdoors at the Divot @ 7pm
SCREEN B at the Nauto burro @ 6pm
Friday, April 4th:
Morning screening sessions at Munchy's @ 10am
Evening screening sessions:
SCREEN A at the PA Hotel & Beach Club @ 7pm
SCREEN B at the PA Hotel & Beach Club @ 6pm
Saturday, April 5th:
Morning screening sessions at Munchy's @ 10am
Evening screening sessions:
SCREEN A at the PA Hotel & Beach Club @ 7pm
SCREEN B at the PA Hotel & Beach Club @ 6pm
Sunday, April 6th:
Brunch panel discussion and special session at Nauti Burro @ 11am
Evening RED CARPET GALA and Awards Ceremony at DREAMS Resort @ 6pm
CLICK HERE FOR A MORE FOR DETAILED LIST OF RUNNING ORDER / SCREENING TIMES AND LOCATIONS
Las inscripciones al festival se abrirán el 21 de diciembre de 2023 con una fecha límite para las inscripciones el 30 de enero de 2024.
Reglas OficialesyLos términos se publicarán a través de Film Freeway.
Rules
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Films must include a version with English subtitles (unless the spoken language is English). *Spanish subtitles are encouraged for non-Spanish films but are not required.
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Screenplay scripts must be written in English.
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Non-English music videos must have English subtitles.
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For ALL projects, submitter must provide PAIFF with a downloadable full HD (1080p recommended) .mov or .mp4 digital file of the project for screening use at least 30 days prior to event (special "for preview" and "festival screening" watermarks are acceptable).
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TRAILERS, TEASERS, and/or SIZZLE REELS for ALL film projects MUST be available for download upon entry submission in HD or 1080p format.
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If project IS chosen as a bi-monthly early bird winner, then it will automatically qualify as a nominated project considered for the annual awards.
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Entry and pass fees are non-refundable.
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PAIFF does NOT pay or reimburse filmmakers for travel and/or lodging expenses to/from festival.
Fees
We now only require ONE submission fee per project! PAIFF committee will thoroughly review and rate your project for an award consideration in ALL applicable award categories based on the type of film as laid out in the pricing structure below. Prices listed in USD.
Non-Documentary Features $25–$75
Non-Documentary Short Films $20–$65
Documentary Films $15–$60
Animation and AI-generated Projects $15–$50
Music Videos and Sizzle Reels $10–$40
Screenplays $15–$50
We consider all projects under 60 minutes to be shorts, and 60 minutes and over to be features.
Early bird discounts and special pricing for students,
FilmFreeway Gold members, and late fee entry prices are listed on FilmFreeway. Promotional discounts will be available to our instagram followers (@pafilmfestival). Waiver requests will be handled on a case by case basis.
Festival Passes
A full price V.I.P. Festival Pass is $150 (USD) per person and includes all screenings, all days, red carpet gala, and catered awards dinner/ceremony.
Discount 20% OFF Discount Code = FILMFEST
(limited time)
Day-only Screenings Pass (unless sold out) TBD
PATRON PACKAGES $900+
SPONSOR PACKAGES $1,500+
includes options to sponsor eligible filmmakers/production teams to attend. Please contact us directly for more custom sponsorships and partnership opportunities.
Passes listed are for access to the annual event April 2–6, 2025 only. Bi-monthly early bird award screenings and other promotional events are separate events. Transportation and Lodging are NOT included in the above prices.
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Aeropuertos cercanos:
Aeropuerto de Cancún
Aeropuerto de Tulum
Aeropuerto de Cozumel
Opciones de transporte local
*Maya Trein, ADO Bus, Memo Tours
COMITÉ
PAIFF Festival Director
Moe Taylor
Award-winning filmmaker,
best-selling author, and
CEO of Braindagger Films...
PAIFF Festival Director
Dewey Paul Moffitt
Award-winning filmmaker, author, musician, and festival producer... visit Dewey's website.
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