Our Micro Documentaries

Mystic Mountain – Nebula
A video using ASMR inspired narration of the Mystic Mountain Nebula in the Carina constellation View this post on...

Mirador Del Río- Lanzarote Gran Canaria
Volcanic viewpoint on Lanzarote hidden at the top of a dormant volcano The breathtaking views...

2023 Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex
Video Tour of the Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex in 4K View this post on Instagram...

Does the Moon rotate as it orbits Earth?
Secrets of our Moon While we always see the same side of the moon, there’s...

The Dark Side of the Moon
How much of the moon do we actually see? View this post on Instagram A...

Botticelli’s Birth of Venus – Immersive Video
A hyper close up study of the details of Botticelli’s Birth of Venus. Birth of...

Mars Awaits
A Micro Video Novel About Future Travel to Mars in 4K Step into the future...

La Sagrada Familia – Barcelona
Street view of La Sagrada Familia in Spain Behold the awe-inspiring Sagrada Familia Cathedral in...

Secrets of Leonardo Da Vinci
Less known facts about histories most famous inventor View this post on Instagram A post...

Surprising Facts About Jupiter in 4K
Our Solar System’s Largest and Most Colorful Planet 🌟✨ Discover the wonders of the largest...

Los Jameos del Agua: Lanzarote
An inspiring volcanic structure converted to an artistic haven in Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Spain Los...

Intriguing Facts About Michelangelo
Surprising facts about Michelangelo – the back story about his art and sculpture. View this...

About The Festival

The International Peace and Film Festival features worldwide independent filmmakers, artists, and performers in a cultural exchange environment. Held in in Orlando Florida, the festival includes an East European fashion expo, national costumes and a prestigious awards ceremony. Founded and produced by Jef Gray, the festival has featured filmmakers from over 92 countries since it’s beginning in 2014.

“Engage in peace through independent film, art and cultural exchange. Meet artists from around the world and build international relationships.”

Jef Gray

Festival Director & Founder

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

• International Narrative – Less than 120 minutes
• International Documentary less than 60 minutes
• Short Documentary – Less than 15 Minutes
• Shorts (Narrative and Documentary) Less than 30 Minutes
• Student Shorts – Less than 30 Minutes
• Student Films under 50 minutes
• Music Video – Less than 6 minutes
• Trailer/Commercial – Less than 10 minutes

AWARDS

IPFF offers several awards during the festival season including Ambassador of Peace, Avant Garde, Enlightenment, Essence, Rising Star, Best Screenplay, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Lead Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and numerous Judges Choice awards. Awards are established to highlight notable individuals in film and diplomacy.

Attending filmmakers are presented a medal and certificate at the awards ceremony held in conjunction with the Izuminka Fashion Expo at the conclusion of the festival season.

• Ambassador of Peace 
  The Ambassador of Peace is awarded to the film that illustrates the tangible engagement of peace. It is the highest award of the festival.
  
• Avante Garde
  Avant Garde is awarded to the film with highest level of technical achievement used to present a story.
  
• Enlightenment Award 
  The Award of Enlightenment is assigned to the films which best explore and document a cultural art, lifestyle or history. Usually this award is presented to the best documentary.
  
• Cognizance
  Awarded to the best short documentary, this award brings distinction to works that might be overlooked based on their length, but show the same excellence in craft as feature length films.
  
• Essence Award 
  Essence is awarded to the top film in the shorts category. The award recognizes the films ability to creatively convey an idea in minimal time.
  
• Rising Star Award 
  The Rising Star Award is given to the top performers in the student film category. Awards are presented for Best Actor, Best Director, Best Cinematographer, Best Screenplay.
  
• Illustratos
  Awarded to the best animated film for the festival season. Key achievements in this award category include artistic craft, technical effect and direction.
  
• Promovere
  Awarded to the most compelling advertisement or commercial submitted in the competition under this category.
  
• Bravo – Judges Choice Awards 
  Each judge or multiple judges on the panel are permitted the option to award a “Bravo” to any film of their choosing.
  
• Standard Awards 
  Awards are given comprehensively for Best Screenplay, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Lead Actor and Best Supporting Actor.