Monday, April 25, 2011
Congratulations to Toddstock Submitted by William Chapman in Music Documentary.
See you June 22 - 26.
Welcome to Adobe Systems as a Philadelphia Independent Film Festival 4 Sponsor
Film Makers -
We will be giving away 2 Adobe® Creative Suite® 5.5 Master Collection software for lucky winners. WE HAVE not decided what category!
We will announce this soon, please contact us with suggestions. :)
More prize announcements as the days and weeks go on.
...
Benjamin F. Barnett
Festival Director
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival 4
June 22 - 26, 2011
2 Music Video's Selected to screen at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival 4
Congratulations to Dark Victory submitted by Jeff Mellin in Music Video the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival 4.
See you June 22 - 26.
Thank you for submitting!
Benjamin F. Barnett
Festival Director
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival 4
June 22 - 26, 2011
See you June 22 - 26.
Thank you for submitting!
Benjamin F. Barnett
Festival Director
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival 4
June 22 - 26, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
WithoutaBox Festival submission link ... 2011 Philadlephia Independent Film Festival
#PIFF4 -
We have asked film makers if WAB is their submission system of choice and for the 4th year, you have said yes. We are always looking for the best and easy way for you to submit to the fest and are happy to be working with WAB for the 4th year. You can use this link http://www.withoutabox.com/login/6382 to submit.
We have added one more deadline for your convenience.
Please contact us at info@PhiladelphiaIndependentFilmFestival.com with questions or call the studio at 215 592-1242 if you have direct questions.
Thank you!
We hope to see you at the festival June 22-26, 2011.
UPDATE: Festival Submission screenings at the Sedgwick date to be moved!
The film forum is on the move again! For on going updates / input we're at the forum blog: http://undergroundfilmforu
We will confirm a spot and date next week. Media Bureau screenings and festival submission preview / screenings will be part of the new dates as well as our ongoing daily screenings in the lab. Sorry for the delay!
It's a tough road out there with so many pro's with the best ideas! But it's healthy for the viewers... ;) We're excited to have our own screenings again.
Thank you for listening to us the past 5 weeks... More soon ...
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Michael Winner - Dirty Weekend (uncut!!). Classic Satire and Revenge all in one ... 'nuff said. Underground Film Forum #UFF
Presented by: Underground Film Forum, Philadelphia Independent Film Festival, and Adam Lippe>>>
Tonight! Sedgwick on Germantown Avenue. Mt. Airy. 7pm.
7137 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Michael Winner - Dirty Weekend (uncut). Classic Satire and Revenge all in one ... 'nuff said.
See you there.
Tonight! Sedgwick on Germantown Avenue. Mt. Airy. 7pm.
7137 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Michael Winner - Dirty Weekend (uncut). Classic Satire and Revenge all in one ... 'nuff said.
See you there.
Dark Thriller White of the Eye + the short Donald Cammell: The Ultimate Performance. Screening March 3rd at the Sedgwick in M. Airy.
The screenings have been great and we are moving on with Cafe plans! Come by, watch the movies, tell us your ideas...
Screening time is 7pm.
Thank you to:
http://PhiladlephiaIndependentFilmfestival.com
and the humble...
* http://www.RegrettableSincerity.com
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Festival submissions coming in strong.
Thank you for the submissions. As we enter 2011 we are grateful and excited to start the year so strong. We have lots in store and are sure tu surprise you with the new site in January. This includes the Underground Film Forum (#UFF) and new venues in Mt. Airy and Center City. Of course the festival is based in Northern Liberties.
There is a lot in store. Please feel free to contact us via phone 215 592-1242 or via email info AT PhiladelphiaIndependentFilmFestival.com
More soon!
We'll see you at the 4th annual festival June 22nd -26th, 2011!
Benjamin Barnett
Festival Director
4th Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
June 22nd -26th, 2011
Monday, December 20, 2010
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival 2011
Posted: 4th Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
June 22nd - 26th, 2011
#film #media #piff2011
Special selections.
Check in at PhilaIndie
or view feed via this blog to your right ~~~~~~>
June 22nd - 26th, 2011
#film #media #piff2011
Special selections.
Check in at PhilaIndie
or view feed via this blog to your right ~~~~~~>
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Wheedles Groove ...Seattle's Sacred Soul of the 70's & 80's. #uff #piff2011
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival presents:
@PhilaIndie: Wheedles Groove ...Seattle's sacred Soul of the 70's & 80's.
::: Listen to music :::
Screening now at the Underground Film Forum #puff #uff ... #phila
UPDATE: 3:25 AM EST
Tonights Forum has concluded. Thank you for attending.
#UFF
Country:USA
Year: 2009
Running time: 95 Minutes
Genres:Documentary, Music, Musical
Programs:Documentary Films, Face the Music, Northwest Connections
Language: English
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@PhilaIndie: Wheedles Groove ...Seattle's sacred Soul of the 70's & 80's.
::: Listen to music :::
Screening now at the Underground Film Forum #puff #uff ... #phila
UPDATE: 3:25 AM EST
Tonights Forum has concluded. Thank you for attending.
#UFF
Country:USA
Year: 2009
Running time: 95 Minutes
Genres:Documentary, Music, Musical
Programs:Documentary Films, Face the Music, Northwest Connections
Language: English
END
Monday, August 16, 2010
The Brian Dennis Project ... Discussing the art of making art.
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival / Underground Film Forum
Documentary Feature: The Brian Dennis Project
Posted:
Amy Leonard
freeRADlab
Chronicling the creation, installation, and exhibition of an original piece of art, Joe'l Ludovich and Katherine Sender's documentary The Brian Dennis Project relates the ups and downs experienced by an independent artist. When invited to create artwork for the Philadelphia Art Alliance, Brian Dennis begins a year-long undertaking - he designs an enormous structural piece that is meant to lean on the Art Alliance's staircase. However, creating a concept model proves to be merely the first step in a long process. Dennis must weather uncertainty, frustration, confrontation, and a good deal of elbow grease. But to Dennis, who dedicates his life to art, all of the stress is worth it when the piece is complete and opening night rolls around.
The Brian Dennis Project features simple documentary style shooting and editing, capturing the impromptu essence of Dennis's artistic process. Because of the minimalist style of the film, the raw emotions that surface at each stage of Dennis's journey shine through, allowing viewers to vicariously experience the art making process. Though the process is frequently hampered by a number of setbacks, the excitement and sense of accomplishment at the creation of the piece can be thoroughly felt.
A simple yet heartfelt documentary, The Brian Dennis Project offers a holistic glimpse at the struggles and joys of being an artist.
Thank you to the Philadelphia Art Alliance.
End.
Documentary Feature: The Brian Dennis Project
Posted:
Amy Leonard
freeRADlab
Chronicling the creation, installation, and exhibition of an original piece of art, Joe'l Ludovich and Katherine Sender's documentary The Brian Dennis Project relates the ups and downs experienced by an independent artist. When invited to create artwork for the Philadelphia Art Alliance, Brian Dennis begins a year-long undertaking - he designs an enormous structural piece that is meant to lean on the Art Alliance's staircase. However, creating a concept model proves to be merely the first step in a long process. Dennis must weather uncertainty, frustration, confrontation, and a good deal of elbow grease. But to Dennis, who dedicates his life to art, all of the stress is worth it when the piece is complete and opening night rolls around.
The Brian Dennis Project features simple documentary style shooting and editing, capturing the impromptu essence of Dennis's artistic process. Because of the minimalist style of the film, the raw emotions that surface at each stage of Dennis's journey shine through, allowing viewers to vicariously experience the art making process. Though the process is frequently hampered by a number of setbacks, the excitement and sense of accomplishment at the creation of the piece can be thoroughly felt.
A simple yet heartfelt documentary, The Brian Dennis Project offers a holistic glimpse at the struggles and joys of being an artist.
Thank you to the Philadelphia Art Alliance.
End.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Wed night #uff blog post going up soon ...
C U in the studio...
Update: 08 08 2010:
Posted - underground film forum blog
Update: 08 25 2010:
Brian Dennis Project
and
Hockey Mom
have been moved to pre-post status.
Thanks again.
END
Update: 08 08 2010:
Posted - underground film forum blog
Update: 08 25 2010:
Brian Dennis Project
and
Hockey Mom
have been moved to pre-post status.
Thanks again.
END
Philadelphia Film Maker Michael Ryan Lawrence - Jack in the Box
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival / Underground Film Forum
Philadelphia Film Maker Michael Ryan Lawrence - Jack in the Box
Short (30 mins)
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Philadelphia Film Maker Michael Ryan Lawrence - Jack in the Box
Short (30 mins)
END
Monday, August 2, 2010
Wheedle's Groove by Jennifer Maas (Documentary). Philadelphia Independent Film Festival review.
Posted: Underground Film Forum / Philadelphia Independent Film festival
Blogger
freeRADlab
Amy Leonard
Screening -
Title: Wheedle's Groove (Feature)
Director: Jennifer Mass
Movie (IMDB) Site: Wheedle's Groove
With interviews, footage, and recordings chronicling the music scene in Seattle from the 1960's through today, Jennifer Maas's documentary Wheedle's Groove provides and in-depth look at black music in the Pacific Northwest. The documentary discusses the scene as a whole, but focuses on groups such as The Black and White Affair, Cookin' Bag, and several others. Despite the obvious talent and drive found in these groups, none of them made it big due to a number of factors - race, politics, location, and luck. However, their records live on, and many of the former members continue to perform and make music today.
Heavily influenced and intertwined with politics, segregation, and race, much of the 60's and 70's black music was rife with political and social commentary. Due to a lack of radio outlets and venues for black musical groups, their music stayed relatively hidden beneath more prominent white bands. White clubs refused to allow black bands to play at their establishments, and white radio stations turned many black artists away - all while hiring similar-sounding white groups. However, several commercial success stories from Seattle (such as Quincy Jones) fueled the ambitions of black groups. Despite their inability to break into a larger market, these bands hold a valuable place in musical history - and in the record collections of music enthusiasts.
Wheedle's Groove sheds light on a musical movement that took place while the world had their eyes and ears elsewhere. What this soulful music lacks in popularity and prominence, it makes up for in attitude and spirit.
RT: 82:00 min
Language: English
Blogger
freeRADlab
Amy Leonard
Screening -
Title: Wheedle's Groove (Feature)
Director: Jennifer Mass
Movie (IMDB) Site: Wheedle's Groove
With interviews, footage, and recordings chronicling the music scene in Seattle from the 1960's through today, Jennifer Maas's documentary Wheedle's Groove provides and in-depth look at black music in the Pacific Northwest. The documentary discusses the scene as a whole, but focuses on groups such as The Black and White Affair, Cookin' Bag, and several others. Despite the obvious talent and drive found in these groups, none of them made it big due to a number of factors - race, politics, location, and luck. However, their records live on, and many of the former members continue to perform and make music today.
Heavily influenced and intertwined with politics, segregation, and race, much of the 60's and 70's black music was rife with political and social commentary. Due to a lack of radio outlets and venues for black musical groups, their music stayed relatively hidden beneath more prominent white bands. White clubs refused to allow black bands to play at their establishments, and white radio stations turned many black artists away - all while hiring similar-sounding white groups. However, several commercial success stories from Seattle (such as Quincy Jones) fueled the ambitions of black groups. Despite their inability to break into a larger market, these bands hold a valuable place in musical history - and in the record collections of music enthusiasts.
Wheedle's Groove sheds light on a musical movement that took place while the world had their eyes and ears elsewhere. What this soulful music lacks in popularity and prominence, it makes up for in attitude and spirit.
RT: 82:00 min
Language: English
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
David Whitney Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Interview 2010.mov
Sitting down at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival 2010 with David Whitney, Director, Kandahar Break. The movie was a North American Premier and will be released in August. We discussed, briefly, being a first time Director, shooting in Pakistan, and how to motivate the crew in such harsh conditions amongst other subjects.
RT: 14:00 min
Language: English
RT: 14:00 min
Language: English
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Screening: Let the Truth be Told. #UFF #PUFF #piff2011 #
Post: freeRADlab
Director: anonymous
Feature length
Lurking beneath the depths of every government conspiracy is a plot hatched by someone. This plot may lay in fact or fiction. At times it contained both. You can never be sure.
When the film we are about to screen was left for us, we initially were told not to screen it. We were told that the material was to much about the truth and that the the truth be told, the world would quake. What we are about to see is has never been publicly screened before.
Let the Truth be told.
... Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
Director: anonymous
Feature length
Lurking beneath the depths of every government conspiracy is a plot hatched by someone. This plot may lay in fact or fiction. At times it contained both. You can never be sure.
When the film we are about to screen was left for us, we initially were told not to screen it. We were told that the material was to much about the truth and that the the truth be told, the world would quake. What we are about to see is has never been publicly screened before.
Let the Truth be told.
... Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
A Witch is amongst us ... Bruja (Short) Directed by: Andres Peyrot. #UFF #PIFF2010
Underground Film Forum / Philadelphia Independent Film festival
Blogger:
Sean Hamilton
Benjamin Barnett
freeRADlab
Screening -
Title: Bruja (Short)
Director: Andres Peyrot
Movie (IMDB) Site: BRUJA on IMDB
Andres Peyrot's stunning short film Bruja begins with a plane arriving in Panama City carrying Lorraine(Saundra Santiago), a broken, Americanized, woman, going through an emotional and tough divorce who is returning to Panama to be with her father. The story is told through sound as the camera jumps between vibrant images constructing a portrait of a bustling third world city and its people.
Easily distracted with her troubles, Lorraine is driving when she nearly hits a young woman crossing a busy intersection. She then pulls over and feeling shocked and perhaps a little bit nurturing, tells the girl to get in her car so she take her home. When they arrive where the girl lives, she does not speak other than saying she thinks it is the right place. An eerie feeling comes over Lorraine and then her nose suddenly starts to bleed. The girl, staring, takes out a cloth to wipe the running blood, slowly. "Agricia can help you" she says, and tells Lorraine to come back to pick her up the next day. The last thing she says is "You could be dead."
When Lorraine returns the next day the mysterious (despite being upbeat and currently dressed) girl takes her to a village outside of the city to a woman who tells her that someone has cast a spell on her and that it will eat her from the inside out and turn to cancer if she doesn't get it out. The woman tells her they will do it in two days.
Lorraine must then decide whether or not to go through with the shamanistic treatment she has been spontaneously offered, which would go against her self proclaimed profile as a "pragmatic woman." The inner struggle is It becomes apparent that there could be danger involved, and she finds herself traveling on a boat deep into the jungle (one of the film's most visually defining moments) to a world almost completely removed from her own where her survival is in the hands of strange native people she can only trust are trying to help her through practices she can not understand.
Although Bruja is a worth a look just for its unique and exotic setting alone, both technically and visually the film is a standout; and every department from cast to camera to art direction to location scouting to wardrobe and everything in between deserves a great deal of the credit for this impressive accomplishment.
The story (inspired by true events) can appear thin to the needy film goer, but it certainly has clarity of story; brilliantly paced and constantly changing speeds, and is clearly driven by deliberate soundscape including an cool original score of stripped down Latin music.
This is a film about an approach to healing, and the journey a woman embarks upon to receive it, albeit an unexpected one. It humors the comforting notion that there is a place out there that if we can just get to will absolve us of our problems, though perhaps in some cases the greater part of the healing takes place along the way.
TRT: 19 minutes
Language: Spanish w/ English subtitles
Blogger:
Sean Hamilton
Benjamin Barnett
freeRADlab
Screening -
Title: Bruja (Short)
Director: Andres Peyrot
Movie (IMDB) Site: BRUJA on IMDB
Andres Peyrot's stunning short film Bruja begins with a plane arriving in Panama City carrying Lorraine(Saundra Santiago), a broken, Americanized, woman, going through an emotional and tough divorce who is returning to Panama to be with her father. The story is told through sound as the camera jumps between vibrant images constructing a portrait of a bustling third world city and its people.
Easily distracted with her troubles, Lorraine is driving when she nearly hits a young woman crossing a busy intersection. She then pulls over and feeling shocked and perhaps a little bit nurturing, tells the girl to get in her car so she take her home. When they arrive where the girl lives, she does not speak other than saying she thinks it is the right place. An eerie feeling comes over Lorraine and then her nose suddenly starts to bleed. The girl, staring, takes out a cloth to wipe the running blood, slowly. "Agricia can help you" she says, and tells Lorraine to come back to pick her up the next day. The last thing she says is "You could be dead."
When Lorraine returns the next day the mysterious (despite being upbeat and currently dressed) girl takes her to a village outside of the city to a woman who tells her that someone has cast a spell on her and that it will eat her from the inside out and turn to cancer if she doesn't get it out. The woman tells her they will do it in two days.
Lorraine must then decide whether or not to go through with the shamanistic treatment she has been spontaneously offered, which would go against her self proclaimed profile as a "pragmatic woman." The inner struggle is It becomes apparent that there could be danger involved, and she finds herself traveling on a boat deep into the jungle (one of the film's most visually defining moments) to a world almost completely removed from her own where her survival is in the hands of strange native people she can only trust are trying to help her through practices she can not understand.
Although Bruja is a worth a look just for its unique and exotic setting alone, both technically and visually the film is a standout; and every department from cast to camera to art direction to location scouting to wardrobe and everything in between deserves a great deal of the credit for this impressive accomplishment.
The story (inspired by true events) can appear thin to the needy film goer, but it certainly has clarity of story; brilliantly paced and constantly changing speeds, and is clearly driven by deliberate soundscape including an cool original score of stripped down Latin music.
This is a film about an approach to healing, and the journey a woman embarks upon to receive it, albeit an unexpected one. It humors the comforting notion that there is a place out there that if we can just get to will absolve us of our problems, though perhaps in some cases the greater part of the healing takes place along the way.
TRT: 19 minutes
Language: Spanish w/ English subtitles
Friday, July 23, 2010
Predilection by Mario Garcia. A Bank Robbery for the ages... Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
Philadelphia Independent Film festival - Philadelphia Premier...
Short: Predilection
TR:
Review: Amy Leonard for the Media Bureau.
Predilection, a fast-paced action short directed by Marcio Garcia, delivers stunning visual effects and production value rarely found in the realm of independent short films. In Rio de Janeiro, a team is assembled to execute a large-scale bank robbery. A carefully implemented operation plays out, but not without its share of action, excitement, and suspense. The team consists of a range of personalities and backgrounds, all which show their true colors and talents under pressure.
Packed with gunshots, car chases, and Matrix-like slow motion shots, Predilection delivers an exciting plot complete with interesting characters and top-notch direction. Featuring the city of Rio de Janeiro as the scenic backdrop, constant action and anticipation keep the narrative moving forward. The tension lasts from the opening sequence to the last moments of the film, where one final revelation is in store.
Garcia’s high-energy action Predilection provides a short but thrilling ride chronicling a large-scale, expertly executed bank robbery. Or is it?
Origin: Brazil
TR: 15:00
Short: Predilection
TR:
Review: Amy Leonard for the Media Bureau.
Predilection, a fast-paced action short directed by Marcio Garcia, delivers stunning visual effects and production value rarely found in the realm of independent short films. In Rio de Janeiro, a team is assembled to execute a large-scale bank robbery. A carefully implemented operation plays out, but not without its share of action, excitement, and suspense. The team consists of a range of personalities and backgrounds, all which show their true colors and talents under pressure.
Packed with gunshots, car chases, and Matrix-like slow motion shots, Predilection delivers an exciting plot complete with interesting characters and top-notch direction. Featuring the city of Rio de Janeiro as the scenic backdrop, constant action and anticipation keep the narrative moving forward. The tension lasts from the opening sequence to the last moments of the film, where one final revelation is in store.
Garcia’s high-energy action Predilection provides a short but thrilling ride chronicling a large-scale, expertly executed bank robbery. Or is it?
Origin: Brazil
TR: 15:00
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