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!

Film Distribution Partnership and Deal for all Category Award Winners

A new partner came aboard this week, a U.S. based film distribution company called Invincible Pictures. The staff is extremely excited to have Tom Ashley and his company working on the Festival with us. The type of distribution deal will be decided and based on their distribution criteria and regulations. Details to be announced at a later date. The Philadelphia Independent Film Festival wants to thank Invincible Pictures for their support and generosity.

The 2nd annual Philadelphia Independent Film Festival - June 25th-28th,2009
Festival Directors and Staff

Great Start to this years film festival

Hello to the national and international film community,

The 2nd annual Philadelphia Independent Film Festival has already received some powerful films this year. We want to thank the film communities from the 12 countries that have already submitted their projects during our early registration period.

We were honored to bring last year’s program to you and showcase and share the great stories of the independent film community. There were screenings of 151 movies, 51 of which were world premiers. Filmmakers traveled from Bulgaria, England Japan, Holland, and Argentina to promote their work, with over 60 filmmakers in attendance.

The 2nd annual Philadelphia Independent Film Festival provides an environment for its artists to engage and network in the broadening dialogue with a diverse and international community. We are committed to showcasing independently produced work by film makers who have created a unique cinematic experience that does not feel restrained by traditional boundaries.

We look forward to reviewing your independent film project.

Steve and Leilani
Co-Festival Directors