Palm Beach International Film Festival
Where: Palm Beach, Florida
When: April 20-28, 2006
Background: Showcasing over 50 international films including World and U.S. premieres with invited filmmaker, celebrity, industry and press. Ten days of screenings and seminars with competitive Student Film Showcase. Festival proceeds go to local film schools.
Tel: 561.233.1044
Fax: 561.683.6655
Email: info@pbifilmfest.org
Web: www.pbifilmfest.org

Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films and Film Market
Where: Palm Springs, California
When: August 24-30, 2006
Background: Presenting over 300 short films on three screens with concurrent Film Market facilities featuring over 1500 shorts, making it the largest short film festival and market in North America. Awards in 10 categories featuring cash prizes and/or film stock. All submitted films eligible for film market participation for no additional submission fee. Winning films in Live Action and Animation categories are automatically qualified for nomination consideration by AMPAS in the short film categories.
Tel: (760) 322-2930
Fax: (760) 322-4087
Email: info@psfilmfest.org
Web: www.psfilmfest.org

Palm Springs International Film Festival
Where: Palm Springs, California
When: January 4-15, 2007
Background: Located in the beautiful Coachella Valley desert at the base of Mt. San Jacinto in southern California, The Palm Springs International Film Festival is one of the largest film festivals in the country, screening over 200 films from more than 60 countries to an audience of over 90,000.
Tel: (760) 322-2930
Fax: (760) 322-4087
Email: info@psfilmfest.org
Web: www.psfilmfest.org

Palm Springs Film Noir Festival
Where: Palm Springs, California
When: June 1-4, 2006
Background: This year's event features an almost criminal line-up of legendary noir-era celebrities, including Marsha Hunt, Earl Holliman, Conrad Janis, Ann Savage, Barbara Hale and the return of celebrated crime author and Mike Hammer creator, Mickey Spillane.
Tel: 760.864.9760
Email: kittyteeth@aol.com
Web: www.palmspringsfilmnoir.com

Pan African Film Festival
Where: Los Angeles, California
When: February 8-19, 2007
Background: Established in 1992, The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the promotion of cultural and racial tolerance and understanding through the exhibition of film, art and creative expression. It is PAFF's goal to present and showcase the broad spectrum of Black creative works, particularly those that reinforce positive images and help to destroy negative stereotypes. We believe film and art can lead to better understanding and foster communication between peoples of diverse cultures, races, and lifestyles, while at the same time, serve as a vehicle to initiate dialogue on the important issues of our times
Tel: 323.295.1706
Fax: 323.295.1952
Email: info@paff.org
Web: www.paff.org

Park City Film Music Festival
Where: Park City, Utah
When: January 19-29, 2006
Background: Independent Films will be Shown During the Festival and the Music judged at the Festival Panel of Judges with audience voting. Awards announced at the fest end.
Email: lharlow@pcmusicfestival.com
Web: www.parkcityfilmmusicfestival.com

Pensacola Bay International Film and Television Festival
Where: Pensacola, Florida
When: March 17-20, 2005(last known date)
Background: Over 60 movies in four days and plenty of special events for you can take part in: parties, meet and greet film celebrities, educational symposiums and more.
Tel: 850-432-9022
Fax: 850-432-9022
Email: info@pensacolafilmandtv.com
Web: www.pensacolafilmfestival.com

PETA's Animal Rights Film Festival
When: 2003(last known date)
Background: Film and video projects should illustrate PETA’s guiding principle that “animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment.” We want pieces on veganism, vivisection, fur, leather, circuses—anything related to animal rights.
Email: elizabetho@peta.org
Web: www.peta.org/feat/film/index.html

Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema
Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When: March 30 - April 12, 2006
Background: The 12-day festival features premiere screenings of international and U.S. films, tributes, workshops, forums and parties.
Tel: 215.733.0608
Fax: 215.733.0637
Email: pfcw@ihphilly.org
Web: www.libertynet.org/pfwc

Philadelphia Film Festival
Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When:  March 12 - April 12, 2006
Background: Formerly known as the Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema, the Philadelphia Film Festival draws upon studio, independent and international offerings to present exceptional work.
Tel: 215.733.0608
Fax: 215.733.0637
Email: filmsociety@phillyfests.com
Web: www.phillyfests.com

Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When: July 13-25, 2006
Background: Gay and Lesbian film submissions of features, shorts and documentaries. No application fees for directors. Cash for jurors and audience awards in several categories.
Tel: 215.733.0608
Fax: 215.733.0637
Web: www.phillyfests.com/piglff/templates/home.cfm

Philadelphia Video Festival
Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When: November 5, 2006
Background: The Philadelphia Video Festival is a two-day special event showcasing extraordinary features, shorts, animations and documentaries. Videos will be presented with discussions inviting audience participation.
Email: rob@phillyvideofest.com
Web: www.phillyvideofest.com

Phoenix Film Festival
Where: Phoenix, Arizona
When: April 12-19, 2007
Background: The Phoenix Film Festival is a celebration of truly independent films. In addition to the more than 60 national and international films in competition, this year's festival will host a live tribute to director James Foley and will show his new film "Confidence" as part of the Opening Night Gala. Tickets range from $10 to $300. Seminars are free to the public.
Tel: 602.955.6444
Email: marketing@phxfilm.com
Web: www.phoenixfilmfestival.com

Picture This Film Festival
Where: Calgary, Canada
When: February 12-16, 2007
Background: Picture this…festival is a four day film and video festival for, by and about persons with disabilities.  It is largely a volunteer effort of persons with disabilities, their friends, allies and support people. 
Tel: 403.717.5610
Email: info@ptff.org
Web: www.picturethisfestival.org

Portland PDX Film Festival
Where: Portland, Oregon
When: April 26-30, 2006
Background: The PDX Film Festival is a four-day exposition dedicated to showcasing new innovative works or film and video. Focusing on non-narrative works that go against the current of mainstream entertainment, the PDX Film Festival embraces artistic, non-narrative work and presents it in an intimate environment.
Email: pdxff@peripheralproduce.com
Web: www.peripheralproduce.com

Portland International Film Festival
Where: Portland, Oregon
When: February 10-25, 2006
Background: A rich snapshot of new world cinema, the Portland International Film Festival presents nearly 100 features, documentaries and shorts from over 30 countries in just over 2 week.
Tel: 503.228.7433
Fax: 503.260.9328
Email: info@nwfilm.org
Web: www.nwfilm.org

Portland International Short Short Film Festival
Where: Portland, Oregon
When: October 19-21, 2006
Background: PISS FEST! will showcase the best films from around the globe that clock in at 10 minutes or less. All styles and content are welcome. More than $1,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded. 100 entrants will receive complimentary subscriptions to MovieMaker Magazine.
Email: piss@zonkerfilms.com
Web: www.zonkerfilms.com

Projections Film Festival
Where: Bellingham, WA
When: April 21-23, 2006
Background: The Whatcom Film Association is proud to announce a call for submissions for the fourth season of their Projections Film Festival, a festival of local and regionally made films and videos.
Tel: 647.1300
Email: jenseen@whatcomfilm.org
Web: www.whatcomfilm.org

Providence Festival Of New Latin American Cinema
Where: Providence, Rhode Island
When: April 22-29, 2006
Background: The Providence Festival of New Latin American Cinema was founded in Providence, RI in 1993 to promote Latin-American culture in general, and more specifically to highlight contemporary feature-length Latino films
Tel: (401) 454-6478
Fax: (401) 454-6598
Email: newlaff@yahoo.com
Web: www.murphyandmurphy.com/plff/

Publifilm Festival
Where: Brooklyn, New York
When: February 2006
Background: The PubliFilm Film Festival happens, every two months, the last weekend of the month. The Festival is dedicated to highlighting current professional and student film and video production.
Email: festival@publifilm.com
Web: www.publifilm.com/festival.cfm