Independent Film Institute showcases exemplary independent films that have been selected by professional filmmakers. IFI provides top indie filmmakers with a venue to present their work and to gain worldwide viewership and promotion. IFI fulfills a vital need by providing professional feedback and detailed evaluations to indie filmmakers. IFI selectees are then invited to their fellowship where they can network with other creative and talented people. Their work is added to IFI’s selectio...

To our film community,  During this pandemic we have gained a deeper appreciation for the life-giving services of “essential workers” in our communities. Artists provide a different kind of “essential” service. Each year, Windrider Film Forum located in Silicon Valley, California brings films and filmmakers inspire us with their story-telling and narratives that reveal solutions to even the most difficult challenges. Artists reveal our shared humanity, h...

With All Hallows' Eve fast approaching, join us on October 28th for a night of Chiller Thrillers! A two hour screening of our favorite thrillers from the New York City Independent Film Festival, get into the Halloween spirit and watch some films with a drink on us.  Come in costume and you can win our Best Costume Contest and get a VIP all access pass for the 2017 New York City Independent Film Festival with all day entry for films and our events! Lineup includes:  Mauv...

THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE 2016 MOONDANCE AND A WARM WELCOME! Lights, Camera, Action! The Moondance International Film Festival invites all talented US & International filmmakers, writers and music composers to submit their films, written works and film scores to its 17th annual season, planned to take place in September 2016, our fabulous & memorable festival event location venue to be announced shortly. Moondance is known as the “American Cannes” of film festiva...

New York City Independent Film Festival urges filmmakers not to wait until the last minute as the 2014 deadline is on May 31st.   New York, NY – The 5th NYC Indie Film Fest just confirmed that the regular deadline for submissions is on May 31st. “With the deadline approaching, we are receiving more submissions than we expected. That’s why we recommend that filmmakers not to wait until the last minute”, said Dennis Cieri, Executive Director of the festival. Cieri r...

 The NYC Independent Film Festival Is a celebration of films and filmmakers, promoting international independent films, in recognition of the fact movies are the most powerful form of cultural communication and link between cultures and peoples. The 4th Annual NYC Indie Film Fest which was held from October 18-20 spotlighted the truly independent filmmaker from around the globe. In 2013, we received over 700 entries from 47 nations. We programed 127 films that played over ...

Since our inception 8 seasons ago, ReelHeART International Film Festival has always made a point of communicating with the filmmaking community far and wide. If you didn't make it to ReelHeART, you didn't have to worry you'd be left out because since our first year we included you right up until the awards. We specifically created a "Virtual Award Ceremony", so that filmmakers could all tune in at the same time to see if their film or documentary won an award.  You c...

WITH SO MANY FILMS GRACING OUR SCREENS WE TRY TO GIVE AUDIENCES A WAY TO HELP SELECT THEIR FILM CHOICES. YOU CAN VIEW 30+ TRAILERS FROM ReelHeART RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW! ...

Filmmakers, get a FREE private screening room to showcase your film to festivals. Save BIG BUCKS on submission fees! Here's how it works: 1. Place your film in a PRIVATE screening room, you control the access.  2. Obtain a private access code.  3. Give your access code to festivals which allows them to screen your film, from one location. Once accepted, follow the festival submission guidelines, including their fees.  No more enormous fees paid ...

WorldFest-Houston Wraps its 41st on Angelic note!(The 41st Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival) WorldFest-Houston, the 3rd longest-running International Film Festival in North America, celebrated the conclusion of its 41st Annual Independent Film Showcase with a Grand Awards Gala on April 19th and Closing Day Festivities on April 20th with a VIP NASA and Space Center Houston tour and Texas BBQ sponsored by The Houston Yacht Club and wrapped it up with a double bill of Claude Le...