New York International Independent Film and Video Festival

New York International Independent Film and Video Festival
Location New York City, New York, United States
Language International
Official website

New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF) is a film screening event in various American cities.[1] It was founded in 1993, and its website claims it has been recognized by the film and entertainment industry as one of the leading film events on the independent festival circuit.[1] The festival hosts film, music and art events in Las Vegas, New York and Los Angeles. The festival is associated with the movie distribution company ITN Distribution and publishes the Independent Film Quarterly magazine.[1] The festival has hosted works by such directors as Abel Ferrara and Mark Mahon.[2][3] As well as the original documentary film from the Ghost Adventures crew.

Controversy

The festival, which caters to independent filmakers, has struggled with public perceptions. It was criticized by The Village Voice in 1997, and IndieWire in 1999[4] for its open policy of accepting nearly every submission, as well as its $300 entry fee.[5] The Internet Movie Database accepted the festival for years[6] but, according to its website, NYIIFVF no longer meets its criteria for inclusion.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c Moviegoat, "NYIIFVF July 19–26 - Interview with Briege McGarrity", Retrieved 12-07-2008
  2. ^ Showbusiness Weekly, accessed 01-01-2009
  3. ^ Imagine News, by Erika Hahn, "NYIIFF - Film Market, Screenings, and Parties Galore in the Big Apple", Retrieved 12-07-2008
  4. ^ Kaufman, Anthony. "What's the Deal with the New York International Independent Film and Video Fest?". IndieWire. http://www.indiewire.com/article/whats_the_deal_with_the_new_york_international_independent_film_and_video_f/. 
  5. ^ Jones, Bill (September 13, 2003). "Behind the Camera with Bill Johns: Buyer Beware (cached)". DV Format. http://cache.zoominfo.com/CachedPage/?archive_id=0&page_id=502665586&page_url=%2f%2fwww.digitalproducer.com%2f2003%2f09_sep%2ffeatures%2f09_15%2fcw_billj_festrip.htm&page_last_updated=9%2f20%2f2003+2%3a49%3a10+AM&firstName=Bill&lastName=Johns. 
  6. ^ "New York International Independent Film & Video Festival". Awards page. Internet Movie Database. http://www.imdb.com/Sections/Awards/New_York_International_Independent_Film_And_Video_Festival/. Retrieved 1 January 2009. 
  7. ^ "Submission Guide: Film Festivals". Festival criteria. IMDB website. http://www.imdb.com/updates/guide/festivals?c=1. Retrieved 1 January 2009. 

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