The Princeton University Film Festival showcases films from up-and-coming student filmmakers attending high school in the United States. The Festival occurs in the fall and features panels composed of keynote speakers in the industry and collaborations with local music groups and restaurants. An event run by Princeton students, PUFF provides the opportunity for high school students to see their work played on a big screen on the Princeton campus and to mingle with professionals in the film industry. Above all, PUFF is a celebration of film and the world constructed by and perceived through our imaginations.
Students must submit their film under one of two categories: short film (for films under 10 minutes) and long film (10+ minutes). Films can be of any genre. A small, dedicated group of Princeton students will review submissions and accept films into the Festival, and then a panel of professionals from the film industry, esteemed faculty from the university, and students will select winners from each category.
This year, our theme is "gilded." Gilded: adj. 1) covered or highlighted with gold or something of a golden color 2) Having a pleasing or showy appearance that conceals something of little worth.
What is your project hiding underneath it’s surface? Is there a deeper meaning to it or does it fall flat when we peel away the surface? Every facet of this event will be based around the idea of being gilded, and we ask that your film follow a similar feel. Though we will be very flexible with this theme with regards to submissions, we ask that you connect to it in your film description when submitting.
For more information, please click here to read our charter:
There are six awards at this event.
1. The Golden Ivy: awarded to a film in each of the categories (short film and long film) based on a vote cast by the festival coordinators, celebrity judges, and Princeton faculty.
2. The Silver Ivy: The runner-up to the Golden Ivy – awarded to a film in each of the above categories (short film and long film) based on a vote cast by the festival coordinators, celebrity judges, and Princeton faculty.
3. The Golden Tiger: Awarded to a film based on popular vote by the audience.