Post by iffboston on Aug 16, 2007 9:13:15 GMT -5
The Independent Film Festival of Boston celebrates its sixth year April 23-29 at the Boston area's most historic art-house cinemas, the Somerville Theatre, the Brattle Theatre, and the Coolidge Corner Theatre. Over 23,000 attended the 2007 festival making it New England's highest attended film festival. 125 screenings will be held along with nightly parties and weekend panel discussions. Accepted feature filmmakers will be provided with transportation from sponsored airline cities and all accepted filmmakers will be provided with luxury hotel accommodations, all-access passes, and will enjoy our filmmaker lounge stocked with gourmet food, beverages, games, internet access, press interview areas, and massage therapists.
IFFBoston is looking for horror, sci-fi, and fantasy films for its IFFB After Dark category. Past IFFB After Dark films have included SOFT FOR DIGGING, BLACK SHEEP, DEAD BIRDS, WHITE SKIN, and the ultra low-budget horror short DEATH TRIKE. Early deadline is Sept.30, Regular deadline is Dec.31, and Late Deadline is Jan.31. Accepted films may not screen in the state of Massachussets between date of acceptance and the film's IFFBoston screenings.
A minimum of 9 awards will be handed out with prizes attached valued up to $20,000.
Recognized as the premier film festival in Boston by the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Boston Phoenix, and the book The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide.
IFFBoston guests have included:
Will Arnett (2007)
Eliza Dushku (2007)
Joey McIntyre (2007)
James Urbaniak (2007)
Michael Corrente (2007)
SXSW Film Festival Director Matt Dentler (2007)
Ted Hope (2007 and 2004)
Chris Cooper (2006)
Lili Taylor (2006)
Danny Huston (2006)
Michael Cera (2006)
Jesse Eisenberg (2006)
Arin Crumley & Susan Buice of Four Eyed Monsters (2006)
Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden, and Shareeka Epps of Half Nelson (2006)
Steve Buscemi (2005)
Rob Corddry (2005)
Albert Maysles (2005)
Bernie Worrell & members of Living Colour (2005)
Melvin Van Peebles (2005)
John Waters (2004)
Bill Pullman (2004)
Dylan Baker (2004)
Richard Edson (2004)
Zoe Bell (Grindhouse) (2004)
Fred Armisen (2004)
Noam Chomsky (2004)
Illeana Douglas (2003)
Robert Vaughn (2003)
Bob Odenkirk (2003)
Michael Almereyda (2003)
Here's what a few of last year's filmmakers had to say:
IFFBoston has redefined the term "filmmaker friendly" for every producer, director, editor, cinematographer, composer and actor that has been lucky enough to experience the Festival. The audiences are passionate and intelligent, which is every filmmaker's dream.
—Joe Swanberg, director of HANNAH TAKES THE STAIRS and LOL
Your festival is EXACTLY what a film festival should be. It blows my mind that it's only 5 years old. It was a blast and I am so honored to have been a part it.
—Nate Meyer, director of PRETTY IN THE FACE
It's by far and away one of the best festivals [director] Cullen [Hoback] and I have ever been to, and we've been making the rounds lately!
—Aaron Douglas, producer of MONSTER CAMP
So don't miss out. Submit your film today. Submit directly through Withoutabox by clicking on www.withoutabox.com/login/4048 . If you would like to see photos from this past April's festival then click on www.iffboston.org/pastfest/photos.php?year=2007 and scroll through them.
Look forward to seeing many of you in April!
IFFBoston is looking for horror, sci-fi, and fantasy films for its IFFB After Dark category. Past IFFB After Dark films have included SOFT FOR DIGGING, BLACK SHEEP, DEAD BIRDS, WHITE SKIN, and the ultra low-budget horror short DEATH TRIKE. Early deadline is Sept.30, Regular deadline is Dec.31, and Late Deadline is Jan.31. Accepted films may not screen in the state of Massachussets between date of acceptance and the film's IFFBoston screenings.
A minimum of 9 awards will be handed out with prizes attached valued up to $20,000.
Recognized as the premier film festival in Boston by the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Boston Phoenix, and the book The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide.
IFFBoston guests have included:
Will Arnett (2007)
Eliza Dushku (2007)
Joey McIntyre (2007)
James Urbaniak (2007)
Michael Corrente (2007)
SXSW Film Festival Director Matt Dentler (2007)
Ted Hope (2007 and 2004)
Chris Cooper (2006)
Lili Taylor (2006)
Danny Huston (2006)
Michael Cera (2006)
Jesse Eisenberg (2006)
Arin Crumley & Susan Buice of Four Eyed Monsters (2006)
Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden, and Shareeka Epps of Half Nelson (2006)
Steve Buscemi (2005)
Rob Corddry (2005)
Albert Maysles (2005)
Bernie Worrell & members of Living Colour (2005)
Melvin Van Peebles (2005)
John Waters (2004)
Bill Pullman (2004)
Dylan Baker (2004)
Richard Edson (2004)
Zoe Bell (Grindhouse) (2004)
Fred Armisen (2004)
Noam Chomsky (2004)
Illeana Douglas (2003)
Robert Vaughn (2003)
Bob Odenkirk (2003)
Michael Almereyda (2003)
Here's what a few of last year's filmmakers had to say:
IFFBoston has redefined the term "filmmaker friendly" for every producer, director, editor, cinematographer, composer and actor that has been lucky enough to experience the Festival. The audiences are passionate and intelligent, which is every filmmaker's dream.
—Joe Swanberg, director of HANNAH TAKES THE STAIRS and LOL
Your festival is EXACTLY what a film festival should be. It blows my mind that it's only 5 years old. It was a blast and I am so honored to have been a part it.
—Nate Meyer, director of PRETTY IN THE FACE
It's by far and away one of the best festivals [director] Cullen [Hoback] and I have ever been to, and we've been making the rounds lately!
—Aaron Douglas, producer of MONSTER CAMP
So don't miss out. Submit your film today. Submit directly through Withoutabox by clicking on www.withoutabox.com/login/4048 . If you would like to see photos from this past April's festival then click on www.iffboston.org/pastfest/photos.php?year=2007 and scroll through them.
Look forward to seeing many of you in April!