Tier 2
Provincetown, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
On Cape Cod’s LGBTQ and arts capital, PIFF pairs exquisite taste with an exquisite place, with John Waters as its patron saint. It is particular about selection, which yields a slate of challenging films without a dull one in the bunch.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Must win Best Documentary Short Film at Provincetown International Film Festival.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win Best Narrative Short Film or Best Queer Short Film at Provincetown International Film Festival.
The main submission deadline for Provincetown International Film Festival is around 13 February 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Provincetown International Film Festival costs from USD 45 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Provincetown International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Provincetown International Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Provincetown International Film Festival takes place in Provincetown, United States.
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