Pacific Island Film Festival 2026

The Pacific Island Film Festival (PIFF) of New York City is an annual festival dedicated to telling a richer, more comprehensive story of the Pacific Islands. PIFF endeavors to be a platform for indigenous Pacific Island voices to be heard and recognized—celebrating, showcasing and cultivating the stories, art, talent, and cultural resources of the Pacific Islands with the broader New York community. The Pacific Island Film Festival (PIFF) of New York City will be hosting our 4th annual film festival September 17th-September 20th, 2026 Day 1 - 9/17: Opening with Pasifika TV announcing Pasifika On Air! Day 2 - 9/18: Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian: - Screams to Screens - a Night at the Museum with Gothic Horror Breakout Film Marama followed by a Q&A Day 3 - 9/19: A full day of the best films coming from the Pacific Islands Day 4 - 9/20: Closing Awards Ceremony with a special VIP appearance Don’t forget to save the date!