How to Festival

When flying to New York City for PIFF, there are three airports in the area:

• John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
• LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
• Newark Liberty International Airport - in New Jersey (EWR) 

If your destination is not within walking distance, public transportation is one of the most efficient ways to get around NYC. You can get around with yellow cabs and ride shares (Uber, Lyft, Revel, etc.), but traffic can be unpredictable. Also, parking can be very challenging and expensive in NYC so we advise against renting a car.

Public Transportation

• We strongly encourage all PIFF attendees to use NYC’s public transportation. For your convenience, here is a list of NYC Subway stations closest to this year’s PIFF venues. Use MTA’s Trip Planner for more detailed routes and transit options.

• NYPL for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center  | Subway Station: 66 St. - Lincoln Center 
• Noreetuh & AMC East Village  |  Subway Stations: Astor Place, 3 Ave.
• Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian  |  Subway Station: Bowling Green
• Village East by Angelika  |  Subway Stations: 8th St. - NYU, Astor Place, 1 Ave. 
• Ascent Lounge New York  |  Subway Station: 59 St. - Columbus Circle 

You can purchase tickets on our website here.

Yes, it will be possible to purchase tickets at the door for select events. However, we highly encourage purchasing tickets ahead of time. If you have any questions about ticketing please reach out to boxoffice@piffnyc.com.

There are some reserved seats for filmmakers, sponsors, and community partners. All other seating is first come, first available for all our events and screenings.

We do our best to accommodate latecomers, but we can't guarantee late seating or entrance to all screenings and/or events.

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges are given, regardless of weather, traffic, or other unexpected circumstances, except in the case of program cancellations or Federal, State or Local government shutdowns or mass gathering restrictions.

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges are given, regardless of weather, traffic, or other unexpected circumstances, except in the case of program cancellations or Federal, State or Local government shutdowns or mass gathering restrictions.

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Yes, individual tickets to all screenings will go on sale on September 1.

Tickets are required for all events except the Opening Ceremony and screenings, which are open to the public.

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