PUFF
Legacy Award
Given since 2017, the annual Legacy Award at PUFF is bestowed upon a filmmaker or industry professional who has made significant contributions to the world of weird independent cinema.
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Recipients have demonstrated an incredible commitment to the art of filmmaking, a willingness to take risks and challenge the status quo, and a dedication to telling authentic and meaningful stories that push boundaries.
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The PUFF Legacy Award also celebrates the geeky collective spirit of the work we as a festival strive to share. It honors the passion, creativity, and resourcefulness that are required to bring a project to fruition, as well as recognizing the vibrant community of filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals (from Philadelphia and beyond) that keep PUFF running year after year.
Legacy Award Recipients
2017
Eric Walkuski (Editor-in-Chief)
& John Fallon (Contributor)
Arrow in the Head
Horror Reviews & News
2018
Joe Augustyn
(Screenwriter/Producer)
Night of the Demons (1988)
Night of the Demons II (1994)
2019
Harry Guero
(Co-Founder/Programmer)
Exhumed Films
2022
Logan Fry
(Filmmaker)
Prolific Local Talent;
featured NINE TIMES at PUFF
(so far!)
2023
Christopher Tait
(Filmmaker)
2024
Tony Trov
(Filmmaker/Comic Book Creator)
Alpha Girls (2013)
American Exorcist (2018)
Due to the scaled-back versions of PUFF and industry-wide uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, Legacy Awards were unfortunately not awarded in 2020 or 2021.