Festival All-Access Passes
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1 – All-Access Short Films Pass
Access to all eligible short-film screenings during PVIFF. Excludes Feature Premiere movies: 313 and The Matchbox.
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Access to all eligible feature-film screenings during PVIFF.
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Access to every eligible movie screening during PVIFF.
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“Hips Down” – Making HBCU Women’s Wrestling History
This short documentary highlights the first Division I women’s wrestling program at an HBCU, which advanced to Nationals in its inaugural season, capturing the hard work, discipline, and…
Director: Dawn Mosley
Runtime: 16:22
A Beautiful Lie
Teri Lewis appears to have the life she's always wanted. But when an unexpected visitor enters her world, carefully hidden truths begin to surface. As relationships unravel and…
Director: Tiffany Yvonne Cox
Runtime: 20:59
A Dollar’s Worth of Hope
"Ripple Effect": When two lives intersect in an unexpected moment, the trajectory of their futures is forever altered. A chance encounter sparks a journey of transformation, as one…
Director: EP McKnight
Runtime: 6:20
A Mess of Memories
When their childhood home is threatened by their mother Jovita’s hoarding, estranged siblings Deja, Riley, Mylo, and Brooke are forced to reunite. As they sift through years of…
Director: Ebony Blanding
Runtime: 1:17:26
ALMOST
In one day, an actress navigates rejection, loss and self-doubt.
Director: Masýa Beyond Blackmon
Runtime: 19:20
American Junkie
After an Aspiring Filmmaker is injured on-set, she spirals into the chaos of addiction, pills, and illicit methods of satisfying her needs. What are the side-effects of chasing…
Director: Khalil A Shipman
Runtime: 16:45
An Inconvenient Study
In 2016, journalist Del Bigtree issued a challenge to the head of infectious disease at one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the world: conduct the most…
Director: Kris Armstrong
Runtime: 1:22:00
At the Mercy of Faith – Short Film
When a devout young preacher's faith is shattered by a traumatic childhood tragedy, his attempts to rebuild his life as an adult are upended by haunting visions and…
Director: Andrew Arguello
Runtime: 23:34
Becoming A Millionaire Power Couple
Eric and Dr. Sakeisha Hylick return with powerhouse couples and industry leaders who reveal how they overcame challenges, scaled success, and built unstoppable partnerships. From boardroom moves to…
Director: Eric Hylick
Runtime: 30:00
Behold A Green and Gold Christmas
Behold! A Green and Gold Christmas is a heartwarming holiday romance about friendship, forgiveness, and second chances. When Amanda, a well-meaning and outspoken friend, discovers that her childhood…
Director: Khaeem Yisrael
Runtime: 59:19
Beryllium
During the height of the space race, a brilliant engineer risks his career to design a nuclear Space Shuttle for NASA, one that could propel humanity beyond our…
Director: Andres Beeco
Runtime: 16:18
Beyond The Diagnosis
More than 1.1 million Americans are living with HIV today — and over half of all new diagnoses occur in the American South. Beyond the Diagnosis steps past…
Director: Meo Kellerman, Rafael Cherry
Runtime: 51:00
Block Art Short Film
Block Art opens in the charged rhythm of a neighborhood coming of age, following Tyler and his friends as they move through the block very loud, confident, and…
Director: Okirike I. Okirike
Runtime: 20:00
Bound
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Director: Fred Thomas Jr
Runtime: 11:29
Buy-Bye Atlanta
Once celebrated as the Black Mecca of America, Atlanta stood as a living monument to Black progress, pride, and self-determination. But as luxury condos replace historic homes and…
Director: WILL ARNOLD
Runtime: 00:60:00
Chaton – We Are Invincible (Official Music Video)
The multi-award-winning melodic techno artist Chaton returns with his second-ever single, We Are Invincible. Set in a futuristic beach city on another planet in the galaxy, the music…
Director: Marcus CB Soori
Runtime: 3:08
Commandment X: Thou Shalt Not Covet
Commandment X is a gripping action thriller about a highly trained ex-military operative who is secretly hired by heartbroken spouses to assassinate their unfaithful partners. But unlike an…
Director: Reggie Gaskins
Runtime: 1:24:56
Dear Black Writers
More than a documentary, Dear Black Writers is a vibrant tribute to the storytellers, dreamers, and changemakers behind Black Writers Weekend — and the community it sparked.
Director: Tamika Jamison
Runtime: 1:05:02
Death of Ego
Harv fights his inner demons, fear, and ego to try and make it another day. His mental health is pushed to the limits. Can he survive and mentally push through?
Director: Rick E Cutts
Runtime: 11:22
Dog or Die
An AI-enhanced dramatic feature, Dog or Die follows Ethan, a young man forced to confront his past after surviving a near-fatal shooting outside a fraternity party. From navigating…
Director: Eric Hamilton
Runtime: 1:20:35
Don’t Trust
Shannon's and Walter's anniversary plans take a dangerous turn, testing their love and loyalty. Will their romantic getaway lead to a happy ending or a deadly twist of fate? Watch as their love story unfolds with unexpected surprises and suspenseful twist.
Director: Devin Robinson
EHAM Confederacy
EHAM Confederacy is an alternate-history science fiction thriller set in a parallel 2026 where the Confederacy won the Civil War and slavery was never abolished.
Director: Eric Hamilton
Runtime: 1:20:07
Entre-Pontos (Between Perspectives)
A debate program focused on the issues that shape Brazil and directly impact the productive sector. In each episode, leaders, experts, and representatives from different fields discuss the…
Director: Diego
Runtime: 40:00
Faith and The Christmas Star (2026)
'Faith and the Christmas Star' is a beautiful piece of work, both in its craftsmanship and in its heartfelt message of love. The animation is charming and visually beautiful, complemented by a joyful musical score that perfectly supports the story of the township of Hope.' Wayne Pashley - Sound Designer (Elvis, Happy Feet, The Great Gatsby, Australia)
Director: Abby Davenport
Runtime: 19:34
Familiar Strangers
When their dates stand them up at a bar, two strangers strike up an unexpected conversation. What begins as a day of disappointment soon turns into laughter and…
Director: Brandon Russel
Runtime: 8:06
First Comes Love
Taylor, an ambitious, caring yet insecure woman in her early 30s, has spent years cultivating what appears to be the perfect life with her long-term boyfriend, Khalil. Since…
Director: Tanya Martineau
Runtime: 18:15
Girl Dinner
Two women try to save their failing relationship through an impromptu romantic dinner.
Director: Daria Strachan
Runtime: 7:30
Hit Like A Girl – Carisse ‘ TAZ’ Brown Documentary
An intimate, feature-length portrait of elite professional boxer Carisse “Taz” Brown, whose relentless pursuit of excellence reveals the unseen barriers women fighters must punch through inside and outside the ring.
Director: Sheree Johnson
Runtime: 1:54:04
How To Feed The Planet
An epic journey through space and time exploring one of the most pressing questions of our era: how can we feed the planet a healthy diet, with a global population projected to reach billions, while protecting the environment?
Director: Francesco De Augustinis
Runtime: 1:13:00
Intertwined
Marci’s arrival to a new city finds her facing a crippling fear that conflicts with her determination to fulfill a promise. She follows a handsome local barista named…
Director: JOHN SCHWERT
Runtime: 13:37
Iridescent
Logline: Tess, a space explorer, discovers a new world full of wonders that remind her of the planet she left behind. Synopsis: Tess, a space explorer, discovers a…
Director: A.B. Osborne
Runtime: 9:04
It’s Cool to be Smart: S2 E1 – Stamps: The Power of Travel
When you See More, you want to Be More. Getting Stamps on your passport empowers individuals to get out of your comfort zone, open your horizons and feel…
Director: Brian Frazier
Runtime: 33:21
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Legend Of The Witches
Raye is desperate to save her ailing mother when Selena offers her a way out: join the witches and make a wish. Raye accepts and the cost is…
Director: Tiana Melvina
Runtime: 1:15:46
Love Undone – The Final Season
Love Undone explores the complexities and nuances of the Bell, Jones & Hill family as they navigate relationships, careers, and family dynamics.
Director: Joseph Goncalves
Runtime: 28:50
Mama, Henry and Us Gospel Singers
ActNet Entertainment, in association with Divadom Entertainment Group presents, A Gail Everett-Smith Film: ”Mama, Henry & Us Gospel Singers”, a feature film based on true life events. A Wade in The Water Production. Story by Gail Everett-Smith. Screenplay written by Nikki Wade and Directed by Gail Everett-Smith, Nikki Wade & Trenton Lumpkin. This poignant story chronicles the lives of the Everett family gospel singers, from the mid 1960's to the mid 1980's, as they attempt to cope and navigate the "ups & downs" of wife and mother Mary's developing mental illness, that was triggered by the onset of early menopause. This gripping tale explores the dichotomy of the American Black family diaspora, as it relates to the stigma of mental health, versus the beliefs of the black church.
Director: Gail Everett-Smith, Trenton Lumpkin, Nikki Wade
Runtime: 1:19:45
Mango Inn
Gina—a tough yet tender Afro - Latina mother of three—is forced to confront the unthinkable: she and her children are homeless and living in a storage unit in…
Director: Charmain N Johnson
Runtime: 1:32:00
Matchmaker
The perfect action hero has gone too long without a challenge and is yearning for a new adversary to give his life meaning again.
Director: Jack Floyd
Runtime: 9:19
Minutes II Seconds
As Desi faces the prospect of celebrating her birthday sequestered from her childhood self, she embarks on a non-linear surrealistic adventure into the depths of a forest and…
Director: Anthony R. Page
Runtime: 19:54
Nostalgia Twice
Still healing from heartbreak, Summer hosts a quiet Friday Night In with her closest friends, Kraze and Zarley, an intimate gathering meant to restore balance, laughter, and a…
Director: Erin Johnell Dickey
Runtime: 25:46
Of The Essence
A Married Couple Whose Sanctity Is On The Rocks Is Now Forced To Shelter In Place At Home Due To The Deadly Covid-19 Virus. Will They Figure Out…
Director: Joseph C Grant JR
Runtime: 1:13:00
Oracle of Delphi, Ohio
A Loss Prevention Specialist's world is turned upside down when he encounters a store employee who intuitively knows when people steal.
Director: Carter Mitchell Stewart
Runtime: 19:38
Our Kind
Logline: In a hospital waiting room, a young Black artist, his grandmother, and a dying white man confront prejudice and faith when compassion becomes a life-changing act. Synopsis:…
Director: Nia Hill
Runtime: 21:28
PROJECT 313
The vastly different lives of five individuals are inextricably bound as they navigate the tumultuous aftermath of the shooting of an unarmed teen.
Director: Jay Anthony White
Pulpit Pimping
Pulpit Pimping is a gripping stage play that exposes the hidden conflicts between faith, power, family, and redemption. As buried secrets surface behind the church walls, a respected…
Director: Javon Johnson
Runtime: 9:03
Pyre
In a remote 17th-century village, a widowed mother accused of witchcraft is interrogated by a charming but ruthless inquisitor, forcing an impossible choice to save her daughter.
Director: Dylan Miller
Runtime: 19:19
Rediscovering Fanon
Rediscovering Fanon is a new feature documentary that reexamines the life and ideas of revolutionary psychiatrist and philosopher Frantz Fanon, connecting his analysis of race, colonialism, and human liberation to contemporary struggles across the globe
Director: Rico Speight
Runtime: 1:24:00
Right In Front of You
The life of a struggling single mother is forever changed when she's tasked with hosting a peculiar guest at a South Carolina Inn.
Director: Maurice Lindsay
Runtime: 1:47:00
ROSE & LEO
In the racially charged 1960s Florida, a black hotel porter and a white performer defy societal norms to explore a forbidden love.
Director: Audie Cordell Silcott
Runtime: 17:34
Sacred Movement
"Sacred Movement" serves as a companion piece to the first edition of "Force of Nature" magazine, expounding on the cover story of the same name. This sit-down with…
Director: Jaccara Queen
Runtime: 10:01
Second Chances
WHEN TWO ADULTS AT A CROSSROADS MUST DECIDE WHETHER LOVE DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE - OR IF SOME WOUNDS WERE NEVER MEANT TO HEAL
Director: MICHELLE L LAMB
Runtime: 16:24
Sophia’s Story: 2005
In May 2005, a family receives an unexpected guest. Death. Able to sense him they must confront the brutal reality and find a way to defeat him by…
Director: Dontae Hill
Runtime: 16:48
Stolen School
STOLEN SCHOOL confronts the reality that desegregation wasn’t good for everyone. In 1967, the local school district in Evanston, IL, closed Foster School—the all-Black neighborhood school in the…
Director: Raphael Nash
Runtime: 28:00
The Border Czar
After delivering a rousing speech on immigration, Rep. Jim Coolidge goes to sleep - only to wake up on the wrong side of the border.
Director: Raymond T. Williams
Runtime: 11:55
The Checklist
When Dee discovers a forgotten checklist from her youth, she’s reminded of the vibrant woman she once was—before motherhood and time dimmed her spirit. Determined to reclaim that…
Director: Jasmine T.Q. McLaurin
Runtime: 12:57
THE CORPORATE GAMES
In a world where corporate sectors operate as sports leagues and employees are traded like athletes, a prestigious consulting firm launches TCG 101—a mandatory crash course for college…
Runtime: 2:05
The Family Story
Logline: After his marriage collapses, Barry Williams moves back into his childhood home, only to discover that his mother has been possessed by an ancient demonic entity, forcing him to confront the horrifying truth about his family and fight for his own survival. Synopsis: Barry, reeling from a divorce, returns to his parents' cluttered Atlanta home for a fresh start. His mother Victoria, out for drinks, is approached by a mysterious woman named Regina who slips her a strange drink called "Malum," and Victoria becomes possessed by something demonic. Over the following days, Barry senses something is deeply wrong: his father Billy has vanished, blood is found in his parents' bedroom, and Victoria grows increasingly cold and strange. Barry eventually discovers his father's mutilated body hidden in the basement and is forced into a violent confrontation with his transformed, demon possessed mother, ultimately killing her to survive. One week later, grieving and alone at a bar, Barry is approached by Regina again, signaling that the evil that destroyed his family isn't finished with him. Genre: Psychological/supernatural horror, with themes of family trauma, addiction, and generational damage lurking beneath a possession narrative.
Director: Barrington Nathaniel Marson
Runtime: 19:33
The Film Festival Doctor Podcast
An indispensable Podcast to help you get your film seen on the festival circuit. The Film Festival Doctor podcast is hosted by Festival Strategist Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith.…
Director: Rebekah Louisa Smith
Runtime: 1:08:00
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The Lizard
When a popular high school girl lands her dream homecoming date, she awakens into a psychological nightmare where a single pimple on her face mutates into a relentless…
Director: Whitney Jordan Johnson
Runtime: 7:00
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The Simp Chronicles Episode – Taco Hell
A man trapped in a violently abusive marriage reflects on the bitter consequences of his adulterous choices.
Director: Kyle B Argyle, EL Murphy
Runtime: 12:45
The Spirit We Move With
"The Spirit We Move With" explores the rich history and enduring culture of the Gullah Geechee community on Hilton Head Island. Descendants of enslaved West and Central Africans…
Director: Andrew Maguire
Runtime: 19:52
Together As Fools
A straight-laced older brother returns home in an attempt to salvage his family, after his aloof younger brother gets arrested. The brothers struggle to mend their bond, after…
Director: Edward Musa
Runtime: 16:46
Unassuming
Adisa Main is an elite assassin with an unassuming presence and an extraordinary purpose: she is hired to right the world’s most dangerous wrongs—the high-level problems powerful people…
Director: Danielle Jackson
Runtime: 23:44
Unveil
Set in the 1970s, Diane, a high school senior, is swept off her feet by a charming classmate, despite her mother's warnings. After marrying him, she moves into…
Director: Leslie Hardeman
Runtime: 1:40:30
We’re Alive: Descendants – Season 2
Years after humanity survived the initial outbreak, a new generation faces a world transformed by the infected. As Nicholas Tink and his allies struggle to understand an evolving enemy, old powers resurface, new factions emerge, and the survivors discover that humanity may no longer be the dominant species.
Director: Kc Wayland
Runtime: 30:00
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What We Carry
When their car breaks down in rural Texas, an Ivorian couple fights to escape an unknown predator as their fractured marriage unravels.
Director: Karl-Mary Akre
Runtime: 14:27
When The Smoke Clears
Alessandra “Al” Capone, a young female mafia boss has one goal in mind, freedom. She’s tired of her current life and wishes for something more domestic. This lives…
Director: Marilyne “Moja” Mwangi
Runtime: 9:39
Yesterday Today Forever
In the shadow of Jesus' crucifixion, Pete (Curtis Nelson II) and Veronica (Jasmine Burke) struggle with their marriage as tensions rise in their communication. Religious leader Jason Ricketts…
Director: Ty Manns, Domingo Guyton
Runtime: 1:30:46
You Talking To Me
When you keep running from yourself eventually you will get tired
Director: Tina Bridges
Runtime: 4:55