Press & Media
PIFF 2024 Press and Industry Accreditation
Members of the press and film industry are invited to apply for Press and Industry accreditation at the 2nd Pacific Island Film Festival of NYC, October 17th – 20th, 2024.
Press and Industry are welcome to request and view films starting September 1, 2024. All Approved Press and Industry Pass Holders will be allowed access all events EXCEPT the Opening and Closing. Opening and Closing will require special request access.
Space is limited and we highly encourage you to apply early. The final deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 1 at 11:59pm EST. Please note that we may reach capacity before the deadline. No late applications will be accepted. All Press and Industry applicants will be notified of their status by Monday, October 7th. If you have any questions about your press passes please reach out to press@piffnyc.org
- Click here for more information on Press accreditation.
- Click here for more information on Industry accreditation.
- Please note that Press and Industry badges are not transferable.
Media Kit
Get essential details about this year’s lineup, key festival highlights, and opportunities to engage with the unique voices of the Pacific Islander community. Whether you’re a media professional, potential sponsor, or film enthusiast, our Media Kit has everything you need to join us in celebrating diverse narratives.
Code of Conduct
The Pacific Island Film Festival (PIFF) is dedicated to supporting the art and elevating the craft of cinema. We’re also committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment—free of harassment, discrimination, sexism, and threatening or disrespectful behavior. This code of conduct applies to all accredited press and industry attending the PIFF. By visiting our theaters or engaging with the PIFF community through phone/email communication or social media channels, you are acknowledging that you are aware of, and will adhere to, our code of conduct.
Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
- Intimidation or threats
- Inappropriate disruption of events
- Hurtful language
- Inappropriate physical contact
- Unwanted sexual attention
- Unwanted photography or video recording
- Bullying or stalking
Especially in connection to:
- Race or ethnicity
- National origin
- Gender identity or presentation
- Sex or sexual orientation
- Age
- Disability, medical condition or pregnancy
- Religion
- Citizenship status
We also expect all guests to observe common sense cinema etiquette including:
- Keeping all electronic devices dark, silent, and out of sight during a screening.
- Avoiding disruptions of films in progress with conversation and loud noises.
- Protecting our theater seats by keeping our feet on the floor, with shoes on.
- Refraining from smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco in any area in or around PIFF events.
- Understanding that, for everyone’s safety, extra seats cannot be added to at-capacity/sold-out screenings.
- Following all PIFF staff member instructions and theater policies.
PIFF reserves the right to remove any person from our facilities who does not adhere to the code of conduct, including the right to revoke accreditation and/or ban any person without notice or refund, from all future PIFF events, programs, and the PIFF theaters.
If you experience or witness any inappropriate conduct, please contact the nearest staff member and a PIFF lead will address the issue.
If you feel you are in immediate danger, please alert a staff member or security guard and move to a safe location.
