Pandora International Film Critics

Pandora International Film Critics Awards
Current: 7th Pandora International Film Critics Awards
Date	Annual (December)
Country	International
Hosted by	Filmotomy
First award	2020 (for 2019 films)
Website	filmotomy.com/pandora-international-film-critics/

The Pandora International Film Critics Awards (also known as PIFC or Pandora Awards) are annual film awards presented by the Pandora International Film Critics, a group of international online film critics organized through the website Filmotomy. ^[1] Established in 2019, the awards aim to celebrate world cinema as well as American and English-language filmmaking. ^[2]

The group consists of over 30 members from various countries, refreshed annually to include new international voices. ^[3] Nominations and winners are determined by voting among members, with announcements typically made via social media in December. ^[4]

The Best Picture category is divided in International Motion Picture, emphasizing non-English-language or world cinema, alongside a category for English-Language Motion Picture. ^[3]

History

The awards were launched by Filmotomy in late 2019, with the first edition honoring films from that year. ^[2] As of 2025, the 7th edition recognized achievements in 2024 films, with winners announced on December 21, 2025. ^[5]

Notable past top winners include:

• 2024 (6th): All We Imagine as Light (International Motion Picture) ^[6]
• 2023 (5th): Past Lives (International Motion Picture) ^[7]

Categories

Typical categories include:

• International Motion Picture (top prize, often 10 nominees)
• English-Language Motion Picture
• Directing
• Acting (Lead and Support)
• Screenwriting (Original and Adapted)
• Cinematography
• Editing
• Production Design / Set Design
• Costume Design
• Score
• Song
• Animated Motion Picture
• Breakthrough Filmmaking
• And others varying by year (e.g., Hair & Makeup, Visual Effects) ^[8]

References

1. "Pandora International Film Critics". Filmotomy. 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
2. "Filmotomy launches 'Pandora International Film Critics' Awards". Filmotomy. 2020-01-23. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
3. "Pandora International Film Critics". Filmotomy. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
4. "'The Substance' and 'Nosferatu' Lead the Way with the 6th Pandora International Film Critics Awards Nominations". Filmotomy. 2024-12-11. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
5. "The Winners of the 7th Pandora International Film Critics' Awards". Filmotomy. 2025-12-21. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
6. "'Challengers', 'Nosferatu', Coralie Fargeat Winners at the Pandora International Film Critics Awards". Filmotomy. 2024-12-18. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
7. "'Past Lives' Takes Top Prize at the Pandora International Film Critics Awards". Filmotomy. 2024-01-28. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
8. "World Cinema Grandly Represented as the 7th Pandora International Film Critics Nominations Are Revealed". Filmotomy. 2025-12-14. Retrieved 2025-12-22.