🌿 Beautiful Films, Big Turnout & Festival Energy in Full Swing!
- deweypaul
- Apr 5
- 2 min read
Day 3 of the Puerto Aventuras International Film Festival brought sunshine, heartfelt storytelling, and one of our strongest showings yet at the newly opened Puerto Aventuras Hotel & Beach Club. Both Screen A and Screen B saw excellent turnouts, with guests filling the venue inside and out, soaking in an evening of bold premieres and powerful performances under the Riviera Maya skies.
From the deeply spiritual Guardians to the mind-bending suspense of FEAR and the whimsical intensity of Sahara: End of The Trip, the diversity of voices and genres on display was nothing short of inspiring. We also continued to see fantastic participation in our audience film rating system, helping shape the festival’s standout stories and giving filmmakers valuable feedback in real time.
The energy was electric, and now we’re gearing up for what promises to be another unforgettable night!
🎬 Coming Up: Day 4 – Saturday, April 5th:
🕙 Early Session at Munchy’s (10AM–3PM):
Saturday morning kicks off with a cinematic feast for the senses, including:
The Michoacán File (Mexico) – A vibrant documentary on how Mexican cuisine earned its place as a UNESCO World Heritage treasure.
The Food That Fuels (USA) – A moving tribute to the San Joaquin Valley’s farmers and their lasting global impact.
Fruitless (Portugal) – A post-apocalyptic short that explores memory and survival.
The Fries Rebellion (USA) and JOLAKOTTURINN (USA/Iceland) – Two dynamic historical narratives by Dan Hertzog, both followed by filmmaker Q&As.
Braiding Knowledge Through Breath... (Canada), Return of the Black Madonna (Mexico/USA), and Mahsoo (Iran) – Three emotional and eye-opening documentaries exploring Indigenous healing, ancestral memory, and youth resilience.
The End Was Just The Beginning (Portugal) – A meditative reflection on motherhood in a complex world.
🌅 Late Sessions at the PA Beach Club:
With last night’s great turnout still fresh in our minds, we’re expecting another packed evening tonight—especially with two powerful WORLD PREMIERES on the program.
🎥 Screen A (7PM–10:30PM)
An Old Friend (USA) – A touching fantasy starring Tom Skerritt and Jason Faunt that reimagines the purpose of imaginary friends.
The Power of One (Colombia/USA) – WORLD FESTIVAL PREMIERE + Q&A – An uplifting documentary about a conservationist restoring life to a devastated jungle by planting 10,000 trees.
Greenpeace presenta: Voces de la Selva Maya (Mexico) – WORLD FESTIVAL PREMIERE + Q&A – A hard-hitting look at deforestation in Mexico’s Mayan jungle, giving voice to Indigenous resistance movements.
🎥 Screen B (6PM–9:30PM)
Poyyamozi (India) – A dark, immersive psychological thriller set in a mysterious forest.
Katabasis (Italy) – A visually stunning meditation on trauma, love, and the blurred boundaries between reality and the underworld.
🎨 Don’t forget—our silent auction of the original acrylic painting by Jesse Montenegro continues to receive strong interest! You still have a chance to place your bid on this festival-exclusive artwork through Sunday morning’s session.
As we move into the weekend, we’re feeling deeply grateful for the community forming around this festival—filmmakers, film lovers, and curious minds from around the world, all sharing in this unforgettable celebration of cinema by the sea.
See you tonight for an evening of premieres, Q&As, and powerful storytelling at the PA Beach Club!
— The PAIFF Team 🌴🎬
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