The room where the
next work gets built.
PIFF Industry connects broadcasters, producers, funders, film schools, platforms, casting teams, distributors and creative technology partners with the talent, filmmakers and projects shaping sign language cinema, Deaf-led film and new visual storytelling internationally.
Where projects, people and partners meet.
PIFF Industry is built for professionals who want early access to sign language cinema, Deaf-led film, new visual storytelling and emerging international talent. It connects filmmakers, producers, broadcasters, funders, platforms, casting teams and creative technology partners in one focused festival environment.
Discover projects
Rough cuts, pitch sessions, PIFF Originals and Black Flag Grant pipeline.
Meet talent
Filmmakers, performers, writers, producers, crew and new visual storytellers.
Build partnerships
Broadcasters, funders, cultural institutions, technology partners and production companies.
Industry Pass
Tiered access for professionals across the festival.
Pitch in Sign
A pitching format built for sign language storytellers.
Rough Cut Room
Curated work-in-progress sessions with industry feedback.
Talent Wall
Discoverable profiles of filmmakers, performers and crew.
Industry Market
Buyers, broadcasters, platforms and funders in one room.
Partner Meetings
Booked one-to-one meetings with international decision makers.
Panels & Masterclasses
Conversations with the people shaping cinema now.
Technology & AI
Where new tools meet new craft.
Distribution & Funding
Practical conversations on how the work gets made and seen.
Built for discovery.
PIFF is designed to help talent, projects, partners and audiences find the right place inside the festival. By registering your role, interests and focus areas, you help us understand what to invite you to as the programme, industry market, PIFF Originals and Black Flag Grant develop.
PIFF uses structured interest signals to help identify relevant opportunities, programme tracks and potential connections as the festival develops. Decisions remain with the PIFF team - selection, juries and curation are human.
What's in the room.
Where new work gets built.
The Shipyard is PIFF's space for projects in development - pitches, rough cuts, mentor sessions and matchmaking with commissioners and funders.
Curated pitches in front of decision makers.
Closed-door feedback on works-in-progress.
Editorial support for film ideas in early stages.
One-to-one time with directors, producers and programmers.
Booked introductions with broadcasters, platforms and funders.
Connecting writers, directors, performers and producers.
Conversations on the record.
Speakers and session details will be announced closer to the festival.