Einsendungs-Frist
15 Sep 16
2.4$
Narrative Feature Film of 60 minutes or more.
16 Nov 2015
Aufruf zu Einschreibungen
29 Dez 2015
Frühe Frist
26 Apr 2016
Standard-Frist
15 Jun 2016
Späte Frist
15 Sep 2016
Festival geschlossen
08 Okt 2016
Benachrichtigungsdatum
07 Okt 2016
08 Okt 2016
Festival Start: 07 Oktober 2016 Festival Ende: 08 Oktober 2016
Jim Jarmusch, Quentin Tarantino, John Cassavetes, Michel Gondry, Charlie Kaufman, Sofia Coppola are just a few names of established filmmakers who blew up on the indie scene. True artist who focus on the art of filmmaking rather than on the box office. The Manhattan Independent Film Festival discovers, supports and develops new talent in filmmaking, providing a platform for emerging and established filmmakers from around the world, and an unique focus on Manhattan Stories. Recognizing the important role independent films have in the history of filmmaking, storytelling, and culture, MIFF wants to help empower the next generation of artists. The Manhattan Independent Film Festival is an annual event showcasing independent films with an edge.
All screenings will take place at the Producers Club, located in Midtown Manhattan on October 8 and 9, 2016. The Manhattan Independent Film Festival screenings runs in conjunction with the New York Film Week.
The 2016 selection will be announced on September 24, 2016.
The Manhattan Independent Film Festival is divided in an online 'official selection' of films and the award winning films which will be screened on October 8 and 9, 2016 at The Producers Club in Midtown Manhattan. Each film we designate as an "Official Selection" or "Award Winning" will receive a high-resolution .png image of our festival laurels to be used for marketing and promotional materials as the filmmaker sees fit.
Award Categories:
Best Narrative Feature Film
Best Documentary Feature Film
Best Animated Feature Film
Best Narrative Short Film
Best Documentary Short Film
Best Animated Short Film
Best Underground Film
Best Experimental Film
Best Music Video
Best Manhattan Story
SUBMISSIONS
The Manhattan Independent Film Festival accept all forms and genres. All non-English language films must be subtitled in English. Entry, accept the 'guaranteed selection submissions', does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. Submissions WILL NOT be returned. We also accept submissions that have premiered elsewhere and that may have distribution agreements already in place. However, TV, theatrical, online video, other festival, or other distribution outlets that run concurrently or in the same month of the festival may not be eligible for screening. Rough cuts and incomplete projects are not accepted. Multiple entries are allowed, however a separate entry form must be submitted for each. The festival has the capability to screen BluRay and DVD.
EXHIBITION & SCREENING
Screenings are scheduled during the Festival at the discretion of the Manhattan Independent Film Festival. Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the published schedule, Manhattan Independent Film Festival reserves the right to make changes at any time for any reason. Manhattan Independent Film Festival will not be liable for any costs claimed as a result of a change in scheduling. No film may be withdrawn from the festival program after its selection. If chosen as an official selection, Manhattan Independent Film Festival is granted the permission to exhibit the film at the 2016 Manhattan Independent Film Festival and all associated screenings. Location and timing of any screenings of the film shall be the sole decision of the organizers of the Manhattan Independent Film Festival. Filmmakers will be solely responsible for all costs resulting from the submission of the film to the Festival including but not limited to postage or insurance of the film, and expenses of your staff or any representatives of the film. Producer will indemnify the organisers of the Festival against all claims, demands, costs, damages, expenses (including legal fees), proceedings and losses resulting from the screening of the film at the Festival or from claims by any third parties.
LOSS OR DAMAGE
Although every precaution will be taken to prevent loss or damage to materials while in the possession of the festival, The Manhattan Independent Film Festival is not responsible should any materials be damaged while in transit to or from, or while in the possession of the festival.
ENTRY LIABILITY
The filmmaker holds the Manhattan Independent Film Festival, its management, juries, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, affiliates, and etc. harmless from any and all claims of liability resulting from entry. The filmmaker certifies to have full rights. Producer will indemnify the organisers of the Festival against all claims, demands, costs, damages, expenses (including legal fees), proceedings and losses resulting from the screening of the film at the Festival or from claims by any third parties.
Einsendungs-Frist
15 Sep 16
Narrative Feature Film of 60 minutes or more.
Einsendungs-Frist
15 Sep 16
Documentary Feature Film of 60 minutes or more.
Einsendungs-Frist
15 Sep 16
Animated Feature Film of 60 minutes or more.
Einsendungs-Frist
15 Sep 16
Narrative Short Film of up to 59 minutes.
Einsendungs-Frist
15 Sep 16
Documentary Short Film of up to 59 minutes.
Einsendungs-Frist
15 Sep 16
Animated Short Film of up to 59 minutes.
Einsendungs-Frist
15 Sep 16
Underground Film of up to 120 minutes.
Einsendungs-Frist
15 Sep 16
Experimental Film of up to 120 minutes.
Einsendungs-Frist
15 Sep 16
Films of up to 120 minutes. The principal story needs to take place in Manhattan.
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