Congratulations to all the filmmakers participating this year - tickets are NOW available! https://www.nycindieff.com/year/2018
NEW YORK, NY – March 6, 2018 – The 9th Annual NYC Independent Film Festival will take place this year from May 7th to May 13th in the heart of New York City. The Festival will screen over 250 films from over 30 countries, as well as hosting networking events and educational panels. For more information, please visit: www.nycindieff.com
Watch Festival founder, Dennis Cieri, speak about last year’s Festival on NBC News 4 New York: http://bit.ly/1L8U0dk
The Festival serves as a showcase for the best of indie film from over 30 countries around the world. Official selections at the Festival have gone on to be shortlisted at the Oscars, most recently including 2018 Best Animated Short nominee In a Heartbeat, as well as get distribution at our events, including 2017 official selection Bruce, acquired by Comedy Dynamics. The Festival is placing a heavy emphasis on educating young, independent filmmakers by offering panels and presentations on topics including Film Distribution, Music Licensing, Film Finance, Women in Film, and many more.
For the second year, the Festival will be holding a Virtual Reality showcase, exhibiting the finalists in the category. The VR showcase is open to the public for free! In response to multiple sold out screenings in 2017, the Festival will also be hosting live performances by our short sketch finalists after their video screening.
The NYC Independent Film Festival celebrates true independent cinema. The non-profit organization’s mission is to support independent filmmakers and showcase the best independent films, from all around the world, to the public and the entertainment industry in New York City.
WHO: 9th Annual New York City Independent Film Festival
WHEN: May 7th - May 13th, 2018
WHAT: Selection of independent films spanning feature, documentary, short, super short, music videos, art videos, animation, as well as a VR showcase and industry panels.
For more information and to stay updated on NYC Independent Film Festival:
Website link for tickets: https://www.nycindieff.com/sessions/may-7-2018
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