ATLANTA - GeorgiaChron -- Atlanta, GA – The Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF) proudly celebrates its 20th Anniversary October 16–19, 2025, at the elegant Hyatt Villa Christina, 4000 Summit Blvd NE. Since its inception, PVIFF has become a global platform for filmmakers, actors, and creators, showcasing groundbreaking work while cultivating a thriving creative community.

This year's celebration kicks off Thursday, October 16th with an Opening Night at Batsi (4075 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta). The evening features final performances from PVIFF Monologue Competition finalists, hosted by comedian/actor Mike Bend with special guest actress Jennifer Sears (Tyler Perry's Divorced Sistas), plus music, food, drinks, and unmatched networking.

"For two decades, PVIFF has been a cultural hub for diverse voices in film and television," said Len Gibson, Founder & CEO of PVIFF. "This milestone represents not just the growth of the festival but the impact of Atlanta's creative community on the world stage. We're thrilled to bring together incredible talent, thought leaders, and stories that will inspire for generations to come."

"From the beginning, our mission has been to educate, inspire, and empower filmmakers and creatives," said James "JB" Brown, President & Founder of PVIFF. "This 20th Anniversary is a testament to the hard work of our team and the global community that has supported us along the way. We have been blessed to be a blessing to our community and fellow creatives. The Philanthropic efforts of our Village has been well received and reciprocated Globally. We look forward to making this year's festival our most impactful yet."

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Highlights of PVIFF 2025

Dynamic Panels

• Cast Me If You Can – Moderated by the Cinema Dolls with Adrienne Allen, Myles Truitt (BMF), Angela Davis, Barbara Divisek, and Dominique Nicole.
• Money Markets & The Greenlight – On financing and distribution.
• Bill Duke Actor's Bootcamp – Led by Terri J. Vaughn, Eric Cunningham, Carl Gilliard, Len Gibson, Wayne Overstreet, and Bill Duke.

Additional speakers include Dr. Ty Johnston-Chavis, Lamont Pete (Sunset Pictures), Adam Engelhard (Buffalo 8), Jeff Robinson (CEO of MBK Entertainment), Hip Hop Artist/Actor/Producer Yung Joc, and more.

Premieres & Screenings

• Baltimore Hustle – Produced by C.A.M Productions, directed by Pen Ken
• Deceitful Lies – Rodney Perry's directorial debut starring Challedon Saltor, Lance Nichols, Kevin Savage
• Something About Tomorrow – Directed by Carole Murphy Copeland, starring Lamman Rucker, Trisha Mann Grant
• Georgia Peach – Directed by Mann Robinson, starring Jasmine Burke, Teresa Celeste, Cocoa Brown, Andrea Kelly
• What Happened To Love – Pilot from Embree Perry, starring Leslie Black and Challedon Saltor

Awards Ceremony
The acclaimed PVIFF Awards Ceremony takes place Sunday, October 19th at 4 p.m. at Hyatt Villa Christina, hosted by actress/singer Lydia Caesar.

Competitive awards will honor Best Short Film (sponsored by JaroGO), Best Feature, Best Documentary, Audience Choice, Best Screenplay, and more.

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Special honors will be presented to:

• Kevin Hooks (Passenger 57, Prison Break, This Is Us)
• Keith Robinson (Dream Girls, Beyond the Gates)
• Rodney Perry (Comedian/Actor/Director)
• Aaron D. Spears (The Bold & The Beautiful, The Hamptons)
• Monique Carillo (Influencer & Content Creator)

In a historic finale, Len Gibson, James "JB" Brown, Al Jasper, Carl Gilliard, and Bill Duke will receive Honorary Ph.D.'s from Trinity International University of Ambassadors, presented by President Dr. Jacqueline Mohair.

Sponsors
Some PVIFF 20th Anniversary sponsors include: Fulton County Films, GA Film Commission, Just Smart Technology Systems, JaroGO, Upscale Magazine, YLC Candles, C.A.M. Productions, GO Media Productions, The Identity Corp, Trinity International University of Ambassadors, Cubano Cigars, Hollywood Rose, LMG Originals, Truth Honey, Arrington & Phillips, LLP, HER Wine, Cookin With Kei, etc.

About PVIFF
Founded in 2005, the Peachtree Village International Film Festival has grown into one of the Southeast's premier festivals, known for championing diversity, fostering innovation, and spotlighting rising and established voices in cinema. Over 20 years, PVIFF has become a launchpad for storytellers worldwide and a vital part of Atlanta's creative ecosystem.

For tickets, scheduling, and more information, please visit https://www.pviffatl.com