Guam International Film Festival

THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED BY A GRANT FROM THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT, ALONG WITH THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS (NEA), THE GUAM COUNCIL ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES AGENCY, GOVERNMENT OF GUAM, AND THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR. GIFF GOES VIRTUAL. FREE LIVE STREAMING+TV with PBS GUAM For GIFF's 11th edition, we are proud to once again, partner with PBS Broadcasting’s local Guam affiliate KGTF Television Channel 12 to deliver our stories to a global audience. Due to the COVID-19 government directives regarding the restriction of public gatherings in public places, we are going totally virtual with the 11th edition of GIFF’s official programming lineup via FREE online streaming and a one-time local television broadcast provided by PBS Guam. This collaboration provides access to specially curated films for our local viewers as well as diaspora abroad. Our past programs have included collaborations with Pixar Animation Studios, Pacific Islanders in Communications, the Guam Pacific Daily News (a Gannett company), Warner Bros. Archive and more. ABOUT GIFF In short, we’re the cinematic bridge between the U.S. and Asia. Our past festivals include Academy Award, Emmy, Sundance and Cannes Palme d’Or winners that have showcased side-by-side with first-time DIY indie filmmakers. But what all past filmmaker delegates agree to be the most memorable is the fact that our approach is unique, we keep it simple and we respect film. We are a community festival and we believe in substance and connection. GIFF strives to capture the passion and spirit of independent filmmakers and their films as we showcase them to the Pacific Asia region. COMMUNITY. EDUCATION. ENTERTAINMENT. Guam International Film Festival (GIFF) is the first and only annual U.S. film festival in the western pacific. GIFF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to foster the growth of cultural understanding through the art of filmmaking. We achieve this by providing free film education, promoting cultural understanding throughout our communities, and assisting in the establishment of a local industry of motion picture. GIFF provides this through community outreach, education through festival workshops and efforts to build awareness for social responsibility through our film programming. GIFF proudly presents itself as an international cinema event exhibiting a new and dynamic source of cross-cultural artistic presence, bridging gaps among the U.S., Asia and the Pacific’s multi-cultural population and region. GIFF is the first and only annual U.S. film festival in the western pacific. Only a few hours away from major international metropolitan cities such as Sydney, Manila, Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, and Hong Kong, Guam has always served as the global gateway to an eclectic mix of professionals from the U.S., Asia and Pacific rim offering a platform to exchange opportunities in business and entertainment.