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PIFF 2025 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.


Apply for PIFF 2025 Press Accreditation


Press and Industry are welcome to request and view films. 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. 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.


Please note that Press and Industry badges are not transferable. 

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.

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ACV Sponsorship: The Pacific Island Film Festival is a fiscally sponsored project of Asian CineVision (ACV). Donations via ACV are 100% tax deductible. Asian CineVision is a 501(c)(3) media arts nonprofit devoted to the development, exhibition, promotion, and preservation of Asian and Asian American experiences through storytelling. Our mission is to nurture and grow the community of makers and enthusiasts of Asian and Asian American independent film, television, and digital.


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