The Persian Film Festival Australia (PFFA) is an annual competitive film festival dedicated to showcasing works by Iranian and Persian-speaking filmmakers from around the world. The festival typically takes place over ten days between April and May, presenting a curated selection of feature films, documentaries, and short films. Several awards are presented, including the Golden Gazelle Award for Best Feature Film, Best Documentary, and Best Short Film.

PFFA showcases an uncensored and carefully curated selection of features, documentaries, and short films. The festival offers Australian audiences a rare and enriching opportunity to engage with captivating stories from one of the world’s most esteemed cinematic traditions – films that might not otherwise reach Australian screens.

Founded in 2011 by Iranian-Australian filmmaker Dr. Amin Palangi. The inaugural edition was held in Sydney and expanded to other Australian capital cities, hosted at Palace Cinemas. Since its inception, the festival has been a platform for promoting Persian cinema and fostering cultural exchange between Australian and Persian-speaking communities.

PFF is presented in cinemas across Australia and has the following sections:

• Official Selection: a selection of quality films by persian-speaking filmmakers from around the globe
• Special Events: A series of gala events including red-carpet ceremonies, Q&As and discussions with local and international emerging and prominent filmmakers
• National Tour: Touring to major Australian capital cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth)
• Academic Program: Panel discussions with keynote speakers and academics on specific themes related to Persian cinema in partnership with universities and film institutions
• Awards Program: Presenting the Golden Gazelle Award for Best Feature Film, Best Short Film and Best Documentary Film by a panel of jury made up of Australian filmmakers and screen industry practitioners

Palangi Productions Pty Ltd manages the Persian Film Festival Australia program and is committed to delivering a high-quality cultural event. Palangi Productions Pty Ltd holds ultimate responsibility for all management and curatorial decisions concerning PFFA and retains the copyright and intellectual property of materials generated for this project (unless otherwise agreed with individuals or groups contracted or engaged by PFFA to produce IP for the project).

Palangi Productions Pty Ltd is the entity that enters into contracts with all stakeholders, partners and employees and is legally and financially responsible for this project.