PIFFF (Paris International Fantastic Film Festival)
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The PIFFF (Paris International Fantastic Film Festival) is an annual genre festival in Paris created in 2011 by the Paris Ciné Fantastique association. It is notable for spotlighting international fantasy, horror, science fiction, thriller, and related genre films, with selections of both feature-length and short films, and for presenting emerging genre talents alongside established filmmakers. It has become a major Parisian event for fantastic cinema and is regarded as an important showcase for genre-film discovery in the French festival circuit.[1][3][4][18]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 15 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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