Panama International Film Festival

Festival Internacional de Cine Panamá

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Arts & CulturePanama City
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsIFF Panama has built a reputation as a
Language["es"]Currency: PAB
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Panama International Film Festival in Panama City

The Panama International Film Festival, known as IFF Panama, has run annually in Panama City since 2012, screening mostly Ibero-American cinema across multiple downtown venues and supporting emerging filmmakers from Central America and the Caribbean through dedicated post-production and gender-equity funding programs that back regional productions.

The Panama International Film Festival, widely known by its English initials, IFF Panama, began in 2012 and has run every year since as the country's principal platform for Ibero-American cinema, a category spanning Spanish and Portuguese-language film from Latin America, Spain and Portugal.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

IFF Panama has built a reputation as a showcase for Ibero-American cinema, screening films that have already been recognized at major festivals including Cannes, Toronto, Venice, San Sebastian and Berlin, and its 2018 edition alone presented 74 films from 51 countries, opening with the Oscar-winning Chilean film A Fantastic Woman and its star Daniela Vega in attendance

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The mystery stays covered

Beyond screenings, the festival runs industry-support programs including Primera Mirada, which backs films in post-production from Central America and the Caribbean, and Fondo Su Mirada, a fund dedicated to strengthening women's participation in the region's film industry

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Centers on an opening-night film tradition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

industry programs supporting Central American and Caribbean filmmakers

The sacred route

Living ritual

and a jury and awards structure recognizing new Ibero-American cinema

The local code

Living ritual

run across multiple historic and modern Panama City venues

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

For Panama International Film Festival, plan transport around the exact Panama City venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual to smart-casual for most screenings; opening night and gala events may warrant dressier attire, consistent with a film festival opening film tradition.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Panama International Film Festival, stay near the part of Panama City you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["es"] · PAB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map8.99 N, 79.52 WOpen in Google Maps

Panama City, Panama, Panama

Nearest airportPTY — Tocumen
TransportFor Panama International Film Festival, plan transport around the exact Panama City venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Panama International Film Festival, stay near the part of Panama City you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Panama City via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Panama City, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearCasual to smart-casual for most screenings; opening night and gala events may warrant dressier attire, consistent with a film festival opening film tradition.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Panama and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Panama International Film Festival?

Panama International Film Festival is listed for April. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Panama International Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Panama City, Panama. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Panama City, Panama, Panama

Is it family friendly?

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
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