Best Director
Chaturanga
Suman Mukhopadhyay
Best Director Honorable Mention
Jack Rabbit SKy
Andrew Bergmann
Best First Time Director
Bottle World
Alexander Smith
Best First Time Director - Honorable Mention
Cubra Libre
Raimundo Garcia Fernandez
Best Feature
Sex Drugs,Guns
Adrian Selkowitz
Best Feature - Honorable Mention
Karma Calling
Sarba Das
Best Music Doc
D Tour
Jim Granato
Best Music Doc - Honorable Mention
Songs Inside the Box
Max Shores
Best Music Video
Fuck That
Oliver Conrad
Best Music Video - Honorable Mention
City of Noise
Mitch Barany
Best Short
Mr Brooklyn
Jason Sokoloff
Best Short - Honorable Mention
Eel Girl
Paul Campion
Best Political Doc
The Anatomy of Hate
Michael Ramsdell
Best Political Doc - Honorable Mention
Our Disappeared/ Nuestros Desaparecidos
Juan Mandelbaum
Best Travel Doc
I Speak Soccer
Terry Kegel
Best Travel Doc -Honorable Mention
Los Hermanos del Beisbol/Our Brothers in Baseball
Colin Fitzpatrick
Best Real Time Doc
No Family History
Sabrina McCormick
Best Real Time Doc - Honorable Mention
The Alley
Phillip Maglieri
Best Special Features Doc
Tiny Tears
Robert Corna
Best Special Features Doc -Honorable Mention
The River Ran Red
Dr J. Michael Hagopian
Best Animation
Geralds Last Day
Justin and Shel Rasch
Best Animation - Honorable Mention
Hey
Guy Ben Shetrit
Audience Choice(Fan Favorite)
Keeping the Peace
Tai Parquet and JJ Garvin
Audience Choice-Honorable Mention
Eldad
Piran Zarifian
Best Student Film
Flying Kites
Chad Shagren
Best Student Film - Honorable Mention
100-1
Xander Goode
Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
PIFF Closing Events at Dave & Busters
Dave & Busters
325 N Columbus Blvd
6pm Closing Film: Just Peck
8pm: Awards Ceremony
9pm-1am: Closing Party
$20 cover, Live Performance from Swift Technique
325 N Columbus Blvd
6pm Closing Film: Just Peck
8pm: Awards Ceremony
9pm-1am: Closing Party
$20 cover, Live Performance from Swift Technique
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Film Screenings at The Piazza at Schmidts Sat, Sun, Mon
Today is the first day of PIFF film screenings at the Piazza at Schmidts-
2nd and Germantown ave.. with access from N 2nd Street(between Girard ave and Poplar st on 2nd)
Sat 12p-12 midnight
Sun 12p-4:30p
Mon 4p-10p - special encore screening for Piff 2009
2nd and Germantown ave.. with access from N 2nd Street(between Girard ave and Poplar st on 2nd)
Sat 12p-12 midnight
Sun 12p-4:30p
Mon 4p-10p - special encore screening for Piff 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Attention: Piff 2009 Film Screening Schedule Changes
I Am A Man playing at Yards 6:27pm Saturday, June 27th
Hey/The Ghost of Sam Peckinpah/tree playing at Arbol Cafe 11:30pm Saturday, June 27th
BuzzKill playing at Yards 11:45pm Saturday,June 27th
Chasing Butterflies playing at the Philadelphia Soundstages 5:30pm Sunday, June 28th
Cancelled: Sunrise/Sunset(Rassvet/Zakat:The Dalai Lama)at the Philadelphia Soundstages 5:30pm Sunday, June 28th...this cancellation was a second screening.
Whats the Matter with Kansas? playing at the Piazza at Schmidt's 6:30pm Monday, June 29th ......as part of a special encore Piff 2009 screening schedule.
Attention: There will be a special encore Piff 2009 screening schedule
Monday June 29th taking place 4p-10p at the Piazza at Schmidts
4:00pm
Mr Brooklyn
4:15pm
The Cartel
6:00pm
Abandoned Heroes
6:30pm
Whats the Matter with Kansas?
8:00pm
Peter Arthur
8:30pm
The Pack
Hey/The Ghost of Sam Peckinpah/tree playing at Arbol Cafe 11:30pm Saturday, June 27th
BuzzKill playing at Yards 11:45pm Saturday,June 27th
Chasing Butterflies playing at the Philadelphia Soundstages 5:30pm Sunday, June 28th
Cancelled: Sunrise/Sunset(Rassvet/Zakat:The Dalai Lama)at the Philadelphia Soundstages 5:30pm Sunday, June 28th...this cancellation was a second screening.
Whats the Matter with Kansas? playing at the Piazza at Schmidt's 6:30pm Monday, June 29th ......as part of a special encore Piff 2009 screening schedule.
Attention: There will be a special encore Piff 2009 screening schedule
Monday June 29th taking place 4p-10p at the Piazza at Schmidts
4:00pm
Mr Brooklyn
4:15pm
The Cartel
6:00pm
Abandoned Heroes
6:30pm
Whats the Matter with Kansas?
8:00pm
Peter Arthur
8:30pm
The Pack
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Filmmaker Check in and Badge Pick up at the Box Office
Filmmaker,Sponsor,and Press/Media check in and badge pick up will be available at the Box Office starting at 5pm Wednesday, June 24th at North Bowl 909 N 2nd St
Ticket Box Office Hours:
Wed,June 22 - Fri,June 26 5p-10p
Sat,June 27 12p-10p
Sun June 28 12p-6p
Cash only at Box Office and Screening Venues
For more Screening and Event Ticket information call 215.240.1749
Ticket Box Office Hours:
Wed,June 22 - Fri,June 26 5p-10p
Sat,June 27 12p-10p
Sun June 28 12p-6p
Cash only at Box Office and Screening Venues
For more Screening and Event Ticket information call 215.240.1749
PIFF Special Event Filmmaker Panels
WEDNESDAY
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Are Documentary Films Changing our Democracies?
Harry Litwack of Harry Litwack Productions leads an active discussion with a panel of filmmakers, newspaper and television reporters. Panelists include Joe Barber and Mary Patel (co-producers/directors of the political documentary "Electile Dysfunction") and Bob Bowden ("The Cartel", a film about education in America). Discussion will be followed by a Q & A session.
Where: Philadelphia. Soundstages, Exhibitor Room North (stage)
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
THURSDAY
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Producing an Independent Film in Philadelphia
Producers Patricia Weiser & Nicholas Simon, currently filming "The Best & The Brightest" (starring Neil Patrick Harris & Chris McDonald) will inform us of their on-going experiences producing in Philadelphia.
Where: Philadelphia. Soundstages, Exhibitor Room North (stage)
Moving Camera Lecture with Garrett Brown
Garrett Brown, inventor of the Steadicam and Skycam will present his highly regarded, video-illustrated 'Moving Camera' lecture, followed by an extensive Q&A regarding his work on nearly a hundred movies, including Rocky and The Shining.
Where: Philadelphia. Soundstages, Exhibitor Floor North (stage)
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Panel: Top 100 of Film and TV Music
Entertainment Attorney and Invincible Executive Kevon Glickman, discusses music for film and TV along with his Top 100 of all time.
Where: Philadelphia. Soundstages, Exhibitor Floor North (stage)
FRIDAY
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Filmmakers "Jam" and Open Mic Q&A
Join invited filmmakers including Tai Parquet & JJ Garvine (Keeping The Peace), Harvey Hubbell V (Dislecksia: The Movie), Bob Bowden (The Cartel) and others to share their experiences in making their independent films. Share experiences, insights, questions and answers.
Where: Philadelphia Soundstages, Exhibitor Floor North (stage)
SATURDAY
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ins and Outs of Film Acting
Mike Lemon of Mike Lemon Casting will moderate an active panel discussion concerning the ins and outs of Film Acting and increasing opportunities in and around the Philadelphia Region with actors and Rick McKiddy of SAG.
Where: Exhibitor Room North (stage)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Transitioning from Film School to Professional Film Work
David Boorboor of Eye in the Sky Entertainment moderates a panel of film school graduates from Temple, Rowan, Philadelphia Art Institute and NYU about their personal, professional and educational experiences and choices. Panelist scheduled include: Louis Pecsi, Michael Crawford, David Alan Ruth, Joseph Nafto and Jacquelyn Moses.
Where: Exhibitor Room North (stage)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Dyslecksia: The Movie with Q&A
Following a screening of "Dyslexia: The Movie", there will be a panel discussion moderated by the film's Director Harvey Hubbell V. The Panel will feature cutting edge thinking on dyslexia with educators, psychologists, psychiatrists (child & adolescent), writers & a rep from the PA branch of the International Dyslexia Association.
Where: Philadelphia Soundstages
SUNDAY
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Q&A with Academy Award Nominee John Dilworth
Academy Award nominated director John R Dilworth is a New York-based animation director and designer whose work has appeared on HBO, FOX, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, MTV, Canal +, and Arte, as well as the Museum of Modern Art, and the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. He has produced thirteen award-winning independent and sponsored films, which have screened around the world, including "The Dirty Birdy," "The Chicken From Outer Space," and "Life in Transition." Dilworth is also the creator of the top-rated Cartoon Network series, "Courage the Cowardly Dog."
Where: Philadelphia Soundstages
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Are Documentary Films Changing our Democracies?
Harry Litwack of Harry Litwack Productions leads an active discussion with a panel of filmmakers, newspaper and television reporters. Panelists include Joe Barber and Mary Patel (co-producers/directors of the political documentary "Electile Dysfunction") and Bob Bowden ("The Cartel", a film about education in America). Discussion will be followed by a Q & A session.
Where: Philadelphia. Soundstages, Exhibitor Room North (stage)
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
THURSDAY
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Producing an Independent Film in Philadelphia
Producers Patricia Weiser & Nicholas Simon, currently filming "The Best & The Brightest" (starring Neil Patrick Harris & Chris McDonald) will inform us of their on-going experiences producing in Philadelphia.
Where: Philadelphia. Soundstages, Exhibitor Room North (stage)
Moving Camera Lecture with Garrett Brown
Garrett Brown, inventor of the Steadicam and Skycam will present his highly regarded, video-illustrated 'Moving Camera' lecture, followed by an extensive Q&A regarding his work on nearly a hundred movies, including Rocky and The Shining.
Where: Philadelphia. Soundstages, Exhibitor Floor North (stage)
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Panel: Top 100 of Film and TV Music
Entertainment Attorney and Invincible Executive Kevon Glickman, discusses music for film and TV along with his Top 100 of all time.
Where: Philadelphia. Soundstages, Exhibitor Floor North (stage)
FRIDAY
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Filmmakers "Jam" and Open Mic Q&A
Join invited filmmakers including Tai Parquet & JJ Garvine (Keeping The Peace), Harvey Hubbell V (Dislecksia: The Movie), Bob Bowden (The Cartel) and others to share their experiences in making their independent films. Share experiences, insights, questions and answers.
Where: Philadelphia Soundstages, Exhibitor Floor North (stage)
SATURDAY
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ins and Outs of Film Acting
Mike Lemon of Mike Lemon Casting will moderate an active panel discussion concerning the ins and outs of Film Acting and increasing opportunities in and around the Philadelphia Region with actors and Rick McKiddy of SAG.
Where: Exhibitor Room North (stage)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Transitioning from Film School to Professional Film Work
David Boorboor of Eye in the Sky Entertainment moderates a panel of film school graduates from Temple, Rowan, Philadelphia Art Institute and NYU about their personal, professional and educational experiences and choices. Panelist scheduled include: Louis Pecsi, Michael Crawford, David Alan Ruth, Joseph Nafto and Jacquelyn Moses.
Where: Exhibitor Room North (stage)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Dyslecksia: The Movie with Q&A
Following a screening of "Dyslexia: The Movie", there will be a panel discussion moderated by the film's Director Harvey Hubbell V. The Panel will feature cutting edge thinking on dyslexia with educators, psychologists, psychiatrists (child & adolescent), writers & a rep from the PA branch of the International Dyslexia Association.
Where: Philadelphia Soundstages
SUNDAY
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Q&A with Academy Award Nominee John Dilworth
Academy Award nominated director John R Dilworth is a New York-based animation director and designer whose work has appeared on HBO, FOX, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, MTV, Canal +, and Arte, as well as the Museum of Modern Art, and the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. He has produced thirteen award-winning independent and sponsored films, which have screened around the world, including "The Dirty Birdy," "The Chicken From Outer Space," and "Life in Transition." Dilworth is also the creator of the top-rated Cartoon Network series, "Courage the Cowardly Dog."
Where: Philadelphia Soundstages
PIFF Special Filmmaker Event: Meet and Greet with Academy Award Nominee John Dilworth
PIFF Filmmaker Event:
Saturday, June 27 5:00p
Honey’s Sit and Eat - 800 N. 4th St. (215) 925-1150
Meet and Greet with Academy Award Nominee John Dilworth
Academy Award nominated director John R Dilworth is a New York-based animation director and designer whose work has appeared on HBO, FOX, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, MTV, Canal +, and Arte, as well as the Museum of Modern Art, and the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. He has produced thirteen award-winning independent and sponsored films, which have screened around the world, including "The Dirty Birdy," "The Chicken From Outer Space," and "Life in Transition." Dilworth is also the creator of the top-rated Cartoon Network series, "Courage the Cowardly Dog."
Saturday, June 27 5:00p
Honey’s Sit and Eat - 800 N. 4th St. (215) 925-1150
Meet and Greet with Academy Award Nominee John Dilworth
Academy Award nominated director John R Dilworth is a New York-based animation director and designer whose work has appeared on HBO, FOX, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, MTV, Canal +, and Arte, as well as the Museum of Modern Art, and the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. He has produced thirteen award-winning independent and sponsored films, which have screened around the world, including "The Dirty Birdy," "The Chicken From Outer Space," and "Life in Transition." Dilworth is also the creator of the top-rated Cartoon Network series, "Courage the Cowardly Dog."
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