2023 Festival Venues

FIND OUR POP-UP CINEMA AT THESE LOCATIONS, BRINGING A WORLD OF STORIES TO YOU!

MORE ACCESS THAN EVER! MORE FREE SCREENINGS THAN EVER!

 

 

The Gilder Center for the Arts at the Wheeler School

February 17 – 20
228 Angel St. (Between Hope and Brook Streets) Providence, RI
Seating Capacity: 250

All shows require tickets

Purchase tickets HERE

Special notes: The Wheeler School has been a steadfast supporter of PCFF and we are honored to kick off our 14th festival at this top-notch school. Parking located on street and in Wheeler school lot off of Hope Street.
All shows are ticketed with free drop in activities, international treats and special music guests.

 

 

Providence Athenaeum

February 18 (One show only!)
251 Benefit St. Providence, RI
Seating Capacity: 100

Admission free but reservations required

Reserve Tickets Here

Special notes: We are delighted to return to where the idea of our festival was born… in the Athenaeum’s children’s library!
Parking is best on College street since restrictions are lifted on the weekend.  

 

 

Community Libraries of Providence: South Providence Branch

February 21 – 22
441 Prairie Ave, Providence, RI
Seating Capacity: 75

Admission FREE but reservations recommended

Reserve Tickets HERE

Reserved tickets are only good until 15 mins before the showtime. Then all seats are open on a first come, first served basis.
Special notes:  We are delighted to return to this lovely community library with a cozy reading room full of light and an amazing staff. Parking is best on the street behind the library (Croyland Road). Drop-in activities, international treats and possibly special music guests. Donations are very welcome to ensure future screenings!

 

 

Community Libraries of Providence: Mount Pleasant Branch

February 23-25
315 Academy Ave. Providence, RI
Seating Capacity: 100

Admission FREE but reservations recommended

Reserve tickets HERE

Reserve tickets are only good until 15 mins before the showtime. Then all seats are open on a first come, first served basis.
Special notes: We are tickled to return to this large community library offering a plethora of programs and an amazing staff. Our pop-up cinema here has a capacity of 100 people so come early to guarantee a seat. Parking is best on the street Academy Avenue and surrounding side streets. All shows are admission free with some drop-in activities, international treats and possibly special music guests. Donations are very welcome to ensure future screenings! 

 

 

METCALF AUDITORIUM, CHACE CENTER, Rhode Island School of Design

February 26
20 North Main St. Providence, RI
Seating Capacity: 200

Admission FREE but reservations recommended

Reserve tickets HERE.

Reserved tickets are only good until 15 mins before the showtime. Then all seats are open on a first come, first served basis.
Special notes:  We are thrilled to return to one of our venues where our festival began 14 years ago. Parking is best on College and North Main Streets and surrounding side streets. The Youth Filmmaker Showcase will cap off the end of this year’s festival. Also screening will be several short films of several RISD graduates!

 

 

Granoff Center for the Arts, Brown University

February 26
154 Angel St. Providence, RI
Seating Capacity: 200

Admission FREE, first come, first served

Special notes:  Parking is best on Angel Street and surrounding side streets.