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Philly Indie Film on TV Pt.2

5/2/2018

 

Philadelphia Independent Film Awards
was on The Q on Fox 29 TV!

Founder Floyd Marshall Jr. and strategic planner Demetre Pough Edwards talked with The Q host Quincy Harris about the start of the film awards.  Watch the video (right) and then get your tickets to make sure you're on the red carpet on Sunday, May 20, 6 pm at the International House in Philadelphia!
Get Your Tickets TODAY!

Philly Indie Film on TV:

5/2/2018

 

Watch The Q Show on Fox 29 WTXF to see PIFA founder Floyd Marshall!

Watch Floyd Marshall founder of the Philadelphia Independent Film Awards on The Q Show TODAY at noon on Fox 29! #phillyfilmawards2018 #philadelphiaindependentfilmawards And get your tix today!

The Philadelphia Independent Film Awards Updates Its List of 2018 Nominees

4/14/2018

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"Curtis" joins the lineup for Tri State Breakout

Actor Michael Oloyede
Actor Michael Oloyede stars in the film short "Curtis."
Director Tannis Spencer and Actor Michael Oloyede
Director Tannis Spencer discusses the subway scene with actor Michael Oloyede.
Tannis Spencer directed the film short on brotherly love "Curtis."
(Above) Director Tannis Spencer directs actor (Michael Oloyede) in the dramatic film short "Curtis."
The Philadelphia Independent Film Awards has added the short film drama "Curtis" to the list of nominees for Tri State Breakout. It had previously received Honorable Mention. It replaces the short film "Traits" which has been removed from consideration. "Curtis" follows the struggles of a young man who's escaped an abusive home yet continues to keep a watchful eye on his tween-age younger brother who is still trapped at home. It was directed by Tannis Spencer.
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2018 Film Awards Nominees Announced

4/2/2018

 

The 2018 Nominees Are In!

The list of the 2018 film awards nominees for the film and web series production categories are now available. View the full list of production category nominees here. Full pages with photos for each category will be published this week. Pages for the nominees for the acting categories as well as Best Director, Cinematography and Score will be published later this week as well. The current list of film production nominees are as follows:

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First-Time Independent Female Filmmakers Debut Their "5 Shorts Project" Films in Philadelphia

3/14/2018

 

The 5 Shorts Project enters its 4th Season
​with 5 new films

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5 Shorts Project Founder Shameka S.L. Sawyer, wearing a tee-shirt listing the titles of the 5 films shot in Season 4.
Season 4 of the 5 Shorts Project will showcase the debut works of five individual female filmmakers on Saturday, March 17, 1-3 pm. at PhillyCAM, 699 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, PA. Admission is free and members of the public are welcome.

Founded by Shameka S. L. Sawyer, the 5 Shorts Project, helps aspiring filmmakers produce their first works. 
The budding movie makers gain film credits, production skills, and experience as 5 Shorts filmmakers guide and support them through the entire filmmaking process - from production planning to filming and editing. Check out her interview on the MicheleSpeaks show on WWDB 860-AM.

The Season 4 lineup includes:
  • A is for Apple by Theresa Anderson - On the first day of school, the heat is turned up on unsuspecting students when their teacher, Dr. Anne Savage, throws them a few surprises in first period chemistry.
  • Love Finally by Janelle T. Harvey - When repeated heartbreak spurs a shaky Faythe to ditch dating altogether, she’s confronted with a new man who makes her heart flutter. But can he be the lifeline that makes her feel secure enough to wade back into the deep end of the dating pool?
  • #NPWD (New Phone Who Dis?) by Kamillah Abdul -  A young carefree woman finally decides to take a stand in her life and make some changes. But in a moment of weakness, she finds herself drifting back to her old ways. Her past then catches up with her and a decision has to be made.
  • N O W by Bethel Sheppard Bates - Three people wrestle with the devastating aftermath of failing to do the right thing at the right time.
  • Pocket by Dione Mcleod - Just when she thinks she's got it all together - great career, great boyfriend, great new job opportunity - Erin runs headlong into her ex, Sam, who starts to expose the cracks beneath her oh-so perfect surface.

Tickets are now on sale for our 3rd annual film awards!

Don't miss your chance to meet tomorrow's celebrity filmmakers. You might wind up standing beside the next Ryan Coogler! 
Get YOUR Tickets!

Who do YOU want to see get the IFAP Impact Award?

Don't just sit there - let us know! Cast your vote for 2018 IFAP Impact Awards! The award goes to one female and one male recipient each of whom has made a significant contribution to film, TV, and media.  Vote online today!
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Cast your vote for the 2018 IFAP Impact Awards

3/8/2018

 

Vote online to pick the 2018 winners!

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Voting has now opened for the 2018 IFAP Impact Awards and YOU the public will be choosing the winners. Learn more on our IFAP Impact Award page and don't forget to vote! Online voting closes Sunday May 13.

Could the Box Office Success of "Black Panther" Claw Open the Door to More Indie Filmmakers of Color?

2/28/2018

 

​IFAP Founder Floyd Marshall and others
​weigh in on the "Black Panther" phenomenon

IFAP Founder Floyd Marshall
IFAP Founder Floyd Marshall weighs in on the film "Black Panther"
“With a [worldwide] box office of $520 million and climbing, I think Black Panther will make Hollywood more comfortable giving directors of color larger budgets. Sad that they didn’t in the past, but it is what it is. With this movie breaking records with an all-Black cast, it lets Hollywood know that the African-American dollar is a force.

​This will give more people of color broader opportunities and negotiating power when looking to make a film. It will open the door for more independent filmmakers of color on the cusp, because studios will want to be the one to find the next Coogler.”

"Black Panther" has
earned over $500 million worldwide and been seen by an audience that is

  • 56% Men 
  • 44% Women 
  • 37% African American 
  • 36% Caucasian 
  • 18% Latino/Hispanic 
  • 5% Asian 
  • 5% Other ​

​- Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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IFAP Strategic Planner Kia Jones...

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​"I would hope that Coogler’s efforts are not just pushed under the rug but actually get Hollywood’s attention.

​I also hope that this movie has inspired minority filmmakers to continue doing what they do, making great films, staying knowledgeable in their craft, and never giving up."

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...Tinsel & Tine Film Blog Editor Le Anne Lindsay

"Yes, I believe it will [open doors to more indie filmmakers]. However, I don't just think it's the success of "Black Panther."

I think "Black Panther" is partly successful because it's a part of the zeitgeist of the moment -- a moment that's been building for years, but particularly since the #OscarsSoWhite backlash."
Tinsel & Tine Editor Le Anne Lindsay
Tinsel & Tine Editor Le Anne Lindsay

From Indie Film Fests to Studio Blockbuster

Director Ryan Coogler started as an independent filmmaker and directed the critically acclaimed "Fruitvale Station." 

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The film won the US Dramatic Grand Jury and Audience prizes at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Watch Coogler's 2013 acceptance speech via Raw Showbiz.com and watch the trailer (left).

Women in Media mixer marks the New Year

1/24/2018

 

TV station hosts a sold out event

NBC10 Meteorologist speaking at 2018 Women in Media New Year Mixer
NBC10 Meteorologist Brittney Shipp at the 2018 Women in Media New Year Mixer in Bala Cynwyd, PA.
The 2018 Women in Media (WIM) New Year Mixer drew a full house Tuesday, Jan. 23 at NBC10/Telemundo62 studios in Bala Cynwyd, PA.

Featured speakers included: NBC10 Meteorologist Brittney Shipp (pictured above), NBC10 News Reporter Aundrea Cline-Thomas, Fox29 Entertainment Reporter Mina "SayWhat" Liona, and KYW News' Rebekah "Bex On Air" Maroun.
PIFA Web Administrator and Content Manager at NBC10 studios in Bala Cynwyd, PA
PIFA Web Administrator and Content Manager Terri L. Heard at NBC10 studios in Bala Cynwyd, PA for the 2018 Women in Media New Year Mixer

​NBC10 and Telemundo62 Vice President of News Anzio Williams also stopped by to greet attendees, who packed an event that was sold out well in advance.  

Women in Media (WIM) exists to support female media professionals as well as women seeking a media career. It was founded in 2013 to foster positive images of women in film, TV and other media. Visit the WIM website to learn more.

PIFA opens special TEEN category for 2018 awards!

1/18/2018

 

How has #METOO affected YOU?

The Philadelphia Independent Film Awards has opened a special category for youth in grades 9 through 12. The submission is absolutely FREE. The theme MUST be about the ground-breaking #METOO movement and how it has affected you or a loved one.

This can be a group or individual clip. The clip must be a MAXIMUM of 30 SECONDS including credits, so it's got to make an impact. Three clips will be nominated. SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS FEB. 28. Good luck! And please share!
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Send your  30-second
​group or individual #METOO clip to

​
phillyfilmawards@gmail.com

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS FEB. 28.
The Philadelphia Independent Film Awards is a presentation of the Independent Film Association of Philadelphia, a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Find film funding, cast, crew, and more

1/8/2018

 

Is this the year you make YOUR movie?

So you want to be in pictures. Do you even know how to shoot a movie? Where do you get the funding? How do you find production staff? How do you organize a casting call? The Philadelphia Independent Film Awards is here to help you make 2018 the year of YOUR film.

Explore our new Filmmaking Resources page to find listings for film funding, film production companies, and more. You'll even find links to film news and reviews. You can also send us your suggestions for film organizations to add to our list. Make 2018 the first year of your official film career!
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