PVIFF is hosted by The African American Cinema Gallery (AACG) & Gipp. Museums, Inc. 501 (c) (3) PVIFF attracts 3,000 - 3,500 people each year from around the world with an online footprint of 300 million global impressions. PVIFF was created in 2006 under the previous name (Sweet Auburn International Film Festival) and has served as the launching pad for many successful filmmakers and other artists alike in the film & entertainment industry. This dynamic international film festival showcases feature length films, shorts, music videos, documentaries, and screenplays from around the globe. PVIFF also features celebrity attractions, innovative workshops, panels, parties, and much more.

 

PVIFF is poised to become one of the most celebrated film events through dynamic programming and a dedication to helping filmmakers excel in their careers. PVIFF's brand is entrenched in the old saying "It Takes A Village." Our vision allows us to create a village atmosphere that provides opportunities not only for filmmakers but for business owners and film enthusiasts.

 

Artists such as Director/Writer Rob Hardy & Producer Will Packer of Rain Forest Films, Producer, Director/Writer, Malcolm Lee, Roger Bobb formerly of Tyler Perry Studios, Emmy Award Winning Producer, Dean Hargrove, Casting Director/Producer, Reuben Cannon, Director/Producer, Roger Bobb, Casting Director, Alpha Tyler formerly of Tyler Perry Studios, Actress, Mrs. Ruby Dee, Actor, Anthony Andersn,Ms. Kim Fields, Actor, Bill Nunn, Humanitarian, Afeni Shakur, classic R&B group Full Force and many more have all participated in various aspects of PVIFF over the years.

 

With increased exposure, the assistance from the film and business community PVIFF will help ignite opportunities and make dreams come true for decades to come.