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We are looking for the best features, shorts, docs and animation we can find to present in San Francisco. For 26 years SF IndieFest has developed a great reputation for eclectic, adventurous programming, getting great press for our films and filling theaters with enthusiastic film fans. Dozens of festivals and distributors have requested and received industry accreditation to view SF IndieFest titles at our festivals over the years.
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“I’m certainly happy that IndieFest exists, because it is a celebration of films that don’t necessarily get distributed widely,” HITS director David Cross says, “I’m happy to be a part of it with my film, which is very much in the category of a low-budget, little indie movie. I’m glad there’s a place for it.” – SF Chronicle
“Sundance may have sold out, but SF IndieFest keeps it real” – Annie Lo, Flavorpill
“While the Bay Area is flush with festivals, this one remains an under-the-radar standout.” – Randy Myers, San Jose Mercury News
“The San Francisco Independent Film Festival, the Bay Area’s version of Slamdance, provides a showcase for edgy cinematic work — and a great excuse to do some serious partying.” – David Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle
"The movie business is in a perennial state of constant tension between ambition and collaboration, joyful inventiveness and jaw-dropping paydays. This roiling undercurrent, usually invisible to the public, gushes to the surface in the run-up to the Academy Awards ceremony. There is an antidote, however, to Hollywood’s annual backslapathon: SF IndieFest. The San Francisco Independent Film Festival is a beacon to anybody excited by the basic impulse of making movies. In its heart of hearts, IndieFest is a celebration of the minor miracle of finishing a film and getting it up on a screen in front of a live audience." - Michael Fox, KQED
“For many independent filmmakers, festivals such as SF Indiefest—aka the San Francisco Independent Film Festival–are the only way to bring their works before an audience. For filmgoers, SF Indiefest is the place to see original cinematic works created by directors who want to tell edgy stories which come from their hearts and souls. While some have bemoaned the death of cinema, the curators and filmmakers at SF Indiefest are keeping the craft of film alive.” – David Elijah Nahmod, SF SOUNDS
“SF IndieFest is the one festival of the year where you should throw a dart at the program and take a chance. Not because you’re guaranteed a masterpiece, but because it’s the best fest to see something that would never, ever breach your filter otherwise.” -Michael Fox, KQED
PRESS COVERAGE
Press Coverage for past year's festivals: https://sfindie.com/press-coverage
FILMMAKER COMMENTS ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
"Hey Jeff: Just want to shoot you a quick note of thanks on hosting us at IndieFest and giving us our World Premiere. We had a great time and really enjoyed our time at the fest and in SF; it's a great vibe and the diversity of features and shorts in the program made for a really exciting and energized atmosphere. "- Max Gardner, Go/Don't Go
"Festivals bring unexpected benefits. Festivals are essential for brand creation. Premiering at Tribeca was enough to convince people to at least listen to me, but surprisingly it was the San Francisco Indie Fest that was just as crucial for our theatrical release. Our press from this festival helped convince the Red Vic to book us in April (I thank the amazing S.F. publicist Karen Larsen for convincing me of this in advance). We also incorporated festivals into our broader theatrical release, and while we did not claim them as cities in our 17-city count, they helped give us something to crow about."
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"I've got to tell you that Indiefest was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I tell all filmmakers - and festival organizer friends of mine - how you run your fest and how you run each film twice. Every single time people look at me with shocked disbelief. Truly, Bonnie and I loved being a part of the event.
Thanks again for including us. SF Indiefest really made me feel that making YEAR was worth the whole effort.
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"We LOVED San Francisco, meeting other filmmakers, seeing their films, participating in your screenplay panel and of course our awesome sold-out screening. You have one of the most engaged, passionate cinephile audiences I’ve ever seen at a film fest — they were incredible." - Warren Sonoda, THINGS I DO FOR MONEY, IndieFest 2020
"You have a great and engaging festival and one that draws on extremely passionate indie film audiences you are rabid for amazing content for which you definitely provide in bunches! You support of us and our film is greatly appreciated and we hope we are privileged To be welcomed back again in the future!" - Avi F.
"Thanks for these amazing photos (kudos on composition, lighting, and hyping up the crowd - what a great gift to filmmakers!). A million thanks to you both for pulling off an amazing event. We love the ethos of SF IndieFest and we're so honored to have participated. Thanks for your dedication to uplifting local filmmakers and for putting our all-female team (and our unexpected and important story) in the spotlight. Looking forward to seeing and working with you both again in the future!!" - Leslie Tai, How To Have An American Baby
"Thank you for a wonderful experience. The festival was a blast, the people so kind, the films inspiring, and great vibes all around. I'll be back to catch more films in the coming days." - Kerry Muir, Madame
"Thank you so much for having us and all that you and SF IndieFest do to champion independent film." - Anna Moot-Levin, Matter of Mind
"Thank you all for such a fun festival! You all really did a wonderful job all around and we were honored and grateful to be a part of it!" - Liz McBee, Finding Lucinda
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DSOFF is an International, Independent online event for all Short, Documentary, Feature, Music Video and Web Series. Goal of DSOFF is to Provide homes to group of young and vibrant film enthusiasts who are committed in creating spaces for independent cinema and devoted to spreading of the knowledge of the modern visual art form to all interested. We, at DSOFFest aim at bringing out the best Short, Documentary, Feature, Music video and web series from around the globe and to present it all on one single platform which is our website
Das XII Internationale Filmfestival der Grenze wird von der Associação Pró Santa Thereza e Urcamp organisiert, die von der städtischen Kulturabteilung der Stadt Bagé gefördert wird.
Es findet vom 17. bis 19. Dezember 2021 in Bagé an der Grenze Brasilien/Uruguay statt.
Die Demokratisierung und der Zugang zur audiovisuellen Produktion sowie Ausbildungsaktivitäten, die auf die wirtschaftliche und soziale Entwicklung der Region abzielen, sind die Schwerpunkte des Internationalen Filmfestivals Fronteira. Das Kurz- und Spielfilmprogramm ist kostenlos und partizipativ, mit einer offiziellen Jury und populären Jurypreisen. Nach einer Pause aufgrund der Pandemie kehrten wir mit den notwendigen Anpassungen und Beschränkungsmaßnahmen für den persönlichen Genuss der Veranstaltung zurück.
We dare you to edit a full feature length movie down to 5 minute
True Edit Award – You create a short film using only the material (audio/visuals) provided by the 90 minute feature without losing the essence of the story!
Creative Edit Award – Or you create a 5 minute edit using different music (or even add a few visuals from another source) and be as imaginative as you can!
Se convoca a todos los realizadores chilenos y latinoamericanos a participar del Tercer Festival Latinoamericano de Cine del Barrio Mapocho 2016. Festival de carácter territorial organizado por la Corporación Cinematográfica Chilena que se desarrollará durante los días 14 al 17 de diciembre del 2016. En Salas, calles y avenidas del Barrio Mapocho de Santiago de Chile; Barrio que es fiel representante de la inmigración latinoamericana en el país desde hace 20 años. Cuenta con exhibiciones de calidad, en las cuales, el público asistente, elegirá mediante calificación las películas ganadoras en competencia. Así se elegirá un ganador como mejor Largometraje Latinoamericano y mejor Cortometraje Latinoamericano Ficción, Mejor Cortometraje Latinoamericano Animación, Mejor Cortometraje Latinoamericano Documental.
Golden Orchid International Animation and Film Festival is one of the most famous and important animation & film festival in the world, since 2012.
Horrorvision is organized by Spooky High School and Grace Xtreme Maniac, but we have a number of collaborators, who selflessly and raring help us make this festival possible.
The Short Film Festival Operas premiums and Barquisimeto , created eleven years ago with the idea of offering an annual Venezuelans living space where talent at home and abroad to exhibit their work and share with like-minded people their desire to improve and expand map of the audiovisual in Venezuela .
Im Rahmen der zahlreichen Aktivitäten, die von Andares: Cinematographic Actions präsentiert und organisiert werden, freuen wir uns, die vierte Ausgabe unseres Festivals für zeitgenössischen Film präsentieren zu können. Eine weitere kurze, sorgfältige und kompakte Ausgabe zur Feier der Cinephilie im peruanischen Herbst.
Only for Latinamerican filmmakers // Solo para cineastas latinoamericanos
“Delhi Women's International Film Festival – 2016”
About Festival – The Annual Delhi Women's International Film Festival (DWIFF) is one of the few international film and arts festivals dedicated to women's. This day extravaganza, consisting of indoor and outdoor red carpet film screenings, and Awards Distribution. It's a celebration of women and all who love women. DWIFF films and screenings are selected and hosted by filmmakers, professors, and other notable figures in the world of film. In addition to exhibiting the next new wave of women filmmakers, the DWIFF also makes time to pay tribute to films by women with historical significance.
Mission & Objective - The mission of the Delhi Women's International Film Festival (DWIFF) is to empower women's artistic vision internationally. With women representing only 7% of filmmakers, we would like to increase the number of women in the industry and support those women who are actively involved by assisting filmmakers and artists with the development of their craft.
(Vereinigung für unabhängige audiovisuelle Produktion und Vertrieb, eingetragen im Nationalen Verbandsregister: 1/Sektionsgruppe: 1/Nationale Nummer 596006 und eingetragen im Handelsregister Audiovisual de Catalunya, unter der Nummer 2409, mit Sitz in der Rosellón-Straße, 120, 4 º 2 ª, 08036 Barcelona.
Festigious is an international film festival, showcasing quality films online from around the world to an audience of film fans and filmmakers.
We accept films (up to 60 minutes length) in the following genres: Animation, Documentary and Narrative.
We encourage students and indie filmmakers to submit their films in "Indie" category (for films with a budget of $100-$2000).
Die Förderung der Kurz- und Dokumentarfilmkultur in einem Land, in dem das kommerzielle Kino schon immer das Sagen hatte, ist keine leichte Aufgabe. Das Delhi Shorts International Film Festival ist ein solches erfolgreiches Projekt, das im Jahr 2012 von Miniboxoffice mit erfolgreichen Ausgaben von 2012 bis 2025 gestartet wurde. Das Festival bietet durchdachte, äußerst kreative und fesselnde Kurzfilme aus der ganzen Welt, um den Appetit der Kinobesucher auf die Hauptstadt Indiens zu stillen. Ziel des Festivals ist es, eine Kurzfilmindustrie aufzubauen, die parallel zum kommerziellen Kino läuft.
Das 15. Delhi Shorts International Film Festival-2026 soll um ein Vielfaches wachsen. Das Eröffnungsjahr 2012 war ein großer Erfolg, gefolgt von sehr erfolgreichen früheren Ausgaben und genießt die Glaubwürdigkeit eines der vertrauenswürdigsten Kurzfilmfestivals Indiens. Das Festival wurde nicht nur von den Kurzfilmemachern begrüßt, sondern auch von den Medien und Branchenvertretern geschätzt.
Ziel des Festivals ist es, den Kurzfilmmarkt anzukurbeln und Kurzfilmemachern eine Ausstellungsplattform zu bieten. Das Festival bietet professionellen Networking-Möglichkeiten und stellt den Filmemachern gleichzeitig die neuesten Trends im Kino vor. Der 15. DSIFF-26 ist eine einzigartige Plattform, auf der Sie sich austauschen, lernen, präsentieren, beobachten und vieles mehr tun können, um Ihre kreativen und technischen Fähigkeiten zu verbessern. Wir hoffen, dass dieses Festival zu einem Meilenstein in Ihrer Karriere als Filmemacher wird.
HERITAGE FILM FESTIVAL
In order to preserve India’s finest cultural legacies, aadhar initiated The Heritage Film Festival to explore India’s glorious heritage through audiovisual media. The Heritage Film Festival is a project by aadhar to spread awareness and educate public about India’s heritage through films
The Heritage Film Festival is not just an EVENT... but a CAUSE with the aim to REVIVE the dying traditional art forms,
it a Movement to embellish & enrich the Rich Heritage of India...!
Overall aim of the Heritage Film Festival (HFF) is to encourage film submissions, organize film making projects, review film competitions, and screen films to different audiences.
Das 24. Internationale Filmfestival von Almería findet von Freitag, dem 14. November, bis Sonntag, dem 23. November 2025 in Almería (Spanien) statt, um die Provinz Almeria durch die Stärkung der historischen Verbindungen der Provinz mit der audiovisuellen Industrie und Kultur zu fördern. Das Festival wird vom Provinzrat von Almería organisiert.
Fidé ist ein Festival in Frankreich, das ganz dem internationalen Studentendokumentarfilm gewidmet ist. Es geht um jede gefilmte, klangliche oder multimediale Arbeit, die sich auf die Realität stützt und während des Studiums des Regisseurs realisiert wurde. Universitäten, Schulen, Workshops und Studenten der ganzen Welt nehmen daran teil, für etwa 600 Dokumentarfilme jedes Jahr registriert. Seine Prinzipien sind diejenigen der Förderung und der Feier der Studentenkreationen, mit Ausnahme der üblichen Schaltungen, in denen sie selten ihren Platz finden.
Das Festival hat keine Beschränkungen des Datums der Produktion oder der ursprünglichen Unterstützung, des Themas oder der Länge.
Regisseure aller Nationalitäten sind herzlich eingeladen, ihre Filme einzureichen. Untertitel in französischer oder englischer Sprache werden gefordert.
Die nächste Fidé findet im April 2021 in Pariser Vororten statt.
The Short Film Festival Operas premiums and Barquisimeto , created eleven years ago with the idea of offering an annual Venezuelans living space where talent at home and abroad to exhibit their work and share with like-minded people their desire to improve and expand map of the audiovisual in Venezuela .
The Big Easy International Film Festival, now in our 9th season, has continued to grow and develop into an important screening opportunity for filmmakers. We also have truly the most amazing location in the U.S…. When filmmakers attend the Big Easy, they’re in for the most unique festival experience! We may not be the biggest festival or have the hugest numbers of attendees, but the over-all experience you’ll have coming to New Orleans, screening in the Big Easy, will be one you’ll never forget.
We screen both feature and short films of every genre. From Drama to horror, documentary to music video, the Big Easy has a great love of all film.
