New York International Independent Film and Video Festival
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New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF) is a film screening event in various American cities. 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. 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. The festival has hosted works by such directors as Abel Ferrara
and Mark Mahon
. As well as the original documentary film from the Ghost Adventures
crew.
akers has struggled with public perceptions. It was criticized by The Village Voice
in 1997, and IndieWire
in 1999. The festival has been criticized for its open policy of accepting nearly every submission sent to it, as well as its $300 entry fee. However, it says it's the only major festival that refunds entry fees to filmmakers whose works are not accepted. The Internet Movie Database
accepted the festival for years but, according to its website, NYIIFVF no longer meets its criteria for inclusion. Under the same ruling IMDb does not recognize films shown in Cannes Film Markets, Cannes Short Film Corner, and American Film Market.
Despite its detractors, the festival is cited on the resumes of high-profile actors. Kelly Ripa
and Patricia Heaton
, who won Best Actress Awards from the festival in 1999 and 2003 respectively, have both boasted NYIIFVF awards in their bios.Its filmmakers have been interviewed by Movie Maker magazine and the Digital Format. magazine
Festival
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circuit. The festival hosts film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
, music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
and art
Art
Art is the product or process of deliberately arranging items in a way that influences and affects one or more of the senses, emotions, and intellect....
events in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, New York
New York
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and Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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. The festival is associated with the movie distribution
Film distributor
A film distributor is a company or individual responsible for releasing films to the public either theatrically or for home viewing...
company ITN Distribution and publishes the Independent Film Quarterly magazine. The festival has hosted works by such directors as Abel Ferrara
Abel Ferrara
Abel Ferrara is an American film screenwriter and director. He is best known as an independent filmmaker of such films as The Driller Killer , Ms. 45 , King of New York , Bad Lieutenant and The Funeral .-Early life:Ferrara was born in the Bronx of Italian and Irish descent...
and Mark Mahon
Mark Mahon
Mark Mahon is an Irish film director, writer and producer from Cork city, Ireland.At the age of twenty two, Mark was severely injured in an accident and had to spend several months in hospital recovering. During this time, he turned his love of acting and his passion for the industry to writing...
. As well as the original documentary film from the Ghost Adventures
Ghost Adventures
Ghost Adventures is a weekly American paranormal television series that premiered on October 17, 2008 on the Travel Channel. Currently produced by MY-Tupelo Entertainment , the program follows and stars ghost hunters Zak Bagans, Nick Groff, and Aaron Goodwin, as they investigate locations that are...
crew.
Controversy
The festival, which caters strictly to independent filmIndependent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
akers has struggled with public perceptions. It was criticized by The Village Voice
The Village Voice
The Village Voice is a free weekly newspaper and news and features website in New York City that features investigative articles, analysis of current affairs and culture, arts and music coverage, and events listings for New York City...
in 1997, and IndieWire
IndieWire
indieWIRE is a daily news site for the independent film community. It covers indie, documentary and foreign language films, as well industry news, film festival reports, filmmaker interviews and movie reviews...
in 1999. The festival has been criticized for its open policy of accepting nearly every submission sent to it, as well as its $300 entry fee. However, it says it's the only major festival that refunds entry fees to filmmakers whose works are not accepted. The Internet Movie Database
Internet Movie Database
Internet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
accepted the festival for years but, according to its website, NYIIFVF no longer meets its criteria for inclusion. Under the same ruling IMDb does not recognize films shown in Cannes Film Markets, Cannes Short Film Corner, and American Film Market.
Despite its detractors, the festival is cited on the resumes of high-profile actors. Kelly Ripa
Kelly Ripa
Kelly Ripa is an American actress and television host. Since February 2001, she has served as the co-host of talk show Live with Regis and Kelly, along with Regis Philbin and now solo host of Live! With Kelly...
and Patricia Heaton
Patricia Heaton
Patricia Helen Heaton is an American actress, comedienne, producer and model, best known for portraying Debra Barone on the CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond from 1996 to 2005, for which she won two Emmy Awards....
, who won Best Actress Awards from the festival in 1999 and 2003 respectively, have both boasted NYIIFVF awards in their bios.Its filmmakers have been interviewed by Movie Maker magazine and the Digital Format. magazine