Within the 20th century and now through the beginning decades of the 21st century, during times of hardship and struggle several things remained constant -most of which comes in the form of art, and filmmaking could be seen as one of those art forms.

During America's Great Depression in the 1930s, movies gave the people hope and strength to move forward in life. It helped them better understand what was happening around them. Movies have the ability to change a person's views of life and also move nations. The art of film is a powerful tool in opening the eyes of millions of people and it can start with just one viewer.

The Third World Indie Film Festival allows filmmakers from all over the world to show their films. Stories of hope, educational stories, stories that take you away from the reality of what's happening around the world, and stories that show you the reality of what's happening in parts of the world that are considered the Third World.

Third World Indie Film Festival invites filmmakers to submit their movies about issues dealing with the Third World and invite moviegoers a chance to better understand what is happening around the world as well as enjoy the experience of watching movies by a variety of talented filmmakers.