Doors 6:30 PM
Live Dance Performance by Shana Simmons Dance - 7-7:25pm
International Screendance films, curated by a panel of artists and filmmakers - 7:30pm-9:30pm
Ticket Options:
1. Opening Night Event (includes online film festival pass):
Online Purchases
Early Purchase Tickets: $22 (sales end February 15)
Regular Opening Night Event Ticket: $25
Two Ticket Bundle: $45
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All Door Sales: $30/per person
Pittsburgh International Dance Film Festival
Join Shana Simmons Dance as it presents the sixth iteration of the Pittsburgh International Dance Film Festival!
The Opening Night Event at The Oaks Theatre features live dance performances from Shana Simmons Dance company dancers and a splattering of International screendance films.
Think of these as "mini movies" told through cinematic beauty and cultural movement forms.
On the fence? Don't know what screendance is? Listen to what others have to say about this festival....
"The PIDFF is one of my favorite arts events in Pittsburgh all year! The dance films selected from all over the world are unique, high-quality, exciting, and innovative works that I would not have a chance to enjoy otherwise. My husband and I love the in-person opening night event because you can sit and enjoy drinks and snacks while watching the live pre-show and these amazing films, and there is a great sense of community. I also enjoy taking my time to watch the films again online in the week after the opening night event, or catching up on any that I missed. We can't wait for next year's festival!" ~2025 Attendee
"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
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.
One artist in 2022 stated, "I've never experienced a dance film festival with such a sense and feeling of community before."
This festival exists to bring people together across nations with an aim to develop personal relationships and artistic dialogue.