Late Submission Deadline April 1st:

The Late Submission deadline of April 1st is fast approaching for the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival. Don't delay...But if you do miss the deadline then don't worry about it..The extended late deadline is April 29th. We look forward to viewing your film projects.
Click here for the Piff 2009 Submission Form


The 2009 Festival Directors

2008 Best Animation award: Horizon Diner

Joseph Crockett, Filmmaker states that "The Philadelphia Independent Film Festival's Best Animation award has been a huge factor in getting attention for my film Horizon Diner."

Thank you Joseph. We hope to hear from some other last year film festival filmmakers about any other festival awards, distribution deals and of course new projects.

Steve and Leilani
The 2009 Festival Directors

The Piff 2009 opening night event at North Bowl Lounge n Lanes

The Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Opening Night Event!
June 25th, 2009 / 10:30 pm – 1:30 am
Join us at North Bowl Lounge n Lanes for
Food, drinks, prizes, and lots of fun.
$30 includes Hors D’oeuvres, 2 drink tickets, and entry for prize drawings.

North Bowl

Regular Submission Deadline, March 21st- Submit your Film Today

Attention Filmmakers: The regular submission deadline is fast approaching. March 21st, 2009 is the date. We are looking for more animations, music videos,cell phone downloads,horror and of course keep sending us those great documentaries, shorts and features. The screening committee looks forward to viewing your film submissions.

Steve,Leilani,Diego,Geoff,Walt,Nick,Matt,Sam,Mariah,Maria,Meghan,
Tom,Nina,& Meghan

Looking for Film industry speakers

We are now looking for Film industry speakers and topics for this years film festival. Please contact us by email at info@Piff2009.com

Attention Film Makers:

We are currently seeking compelling film trailers/teasers to represent our Festival with various media outlets.

Please contact samuel@piff2009.com to arrange trailer screenings with the Festival Committee.

Thank you.

Film Distribution Deal for Xaviera Hollander, 'The Happy Hooker': Portrait Of A Sexual Revolutionary

Congratulations to Xaviera Hollander, 'The Happy Hooker': Portrait Of A Sexual Revolutionary the 2008 Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Best Documentary Award winner for inking a deal for film distribution. Way to go John Patti,Robert Dunlap and Xaviera Hollander!