The Pittsburgh International Dance Film Festival (PIDFF) is the 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.
The Opening Night Event at The Oaks Theater program:
6:30pm - Doors Open
7pm - Pre-Show begins with live performances from Shana Simmons Dance
7:30pm-9:30pm - Curated International dance films from around the world
"I've never experienced a dance film festival with such a sense and feeling of community before." ~ 2022 Film Artist
"Best film festival I attended this year" ~ 2024 Attendee
"I have so many! Such a kickass festival // An incredibly diverse curation of dance works from all over the world // Genuinely cannot wait for next year's festival // There were many stellar dance film works in this festival, I have a hard time choosing my favorite!" ~ 2023 Attendee
In its first year, SSD received about one hundred international submissions which a panel of 7 members curated to select festival features and the Opening Night Constructed Sight film event. Constructed Sight was a platform created by Shana Simmons, Jamie Erin Murphy, and Brady Sanders to showcase a variety of dance films through entertaining online events. These seasoned choreographers collaborated on generating new films through site specific choreography inspired by public works of art around Pittsburgh.
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.