Pittsburgh International Dance Film Festival
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- Jan 3
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The Pittsburgh International Dance Film Festival seeks movement-based screendance for their online + in-person dance film festival.
Where: Pittsburgh, USA
When: March 19-29, 2026
Deadline for applications: January 31, 2026
Call for screendance films!
Pittsburgh International Dance Film Festival
(formerly the Constructed Sight Dance Film Festival)
online + in personMarch 19-March 29, 2026
Produced by Shana Simmons Dance (SSD)
The Pittsburgh International Dance Film Festival (PIDFF) is pleased to present the sixth annual premiere dance film festival in Pittsburgh, PA. This festival features a wide range of dance films from different countries and honors a “Constructed Sight” category which highlights public works of art or focuses films on a site specific location.
This online dance film festival includes a live Opening Night Event in Pittsburgh where audiences can join through live streaming to see Panelist Picks and meet some of the artists. PIDFF also includes an online Meet & Greet Event for participating filmmakers/artists and an online Dance Film Workshop open to the public!
One artist in 2022 stated, “I’ve never experienced a dance film festival with such a sense and feeling of community before.”
We consider movement to speak and film to be a lens to see this communication. We value artistic commitment, creative relationship between screen and dance, and thoughtful presentations. We’re looking for films that are true to the artists’ voice in an effort to curate entertaining compilations of films. We accept and present films of all production values and budget sizes. We are interested in films that incorporate site specific locations as inspiration for the work and pieces that incorporate visual art in some way, but are not limited to these elements.
This festival exists to bring people together across nations with an aim to develop personal relationships and artistic dialogue.
How to apply: To submit: https://filmfreeway.com/pittsburghinternationaldancefilmfestival
For more information: https://www.shanasimmonsdance.com/pidff.html
Costs for participants: $10-$15
Contact details: Shana Simmons: shanasimmonsdance@gmail.com
For further information, please visit https://www.shanasimmonsdance.com/pidff.html
