The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) has a reputation for showcasing the best new films from the American indie movement. With the difficulties of the theatrical market and the overall economic slump in the industry, film festivals have become a prime outlet for these kinds of films. This evening, the breezy comedy SEDUCING CHARLIE BARKER by Amy Glazer, will make its Southeast Premiere at the Festival, followed by a swanky after-party. The film tells the tale ...

Even in its final couple of days, The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF) continued to attract large audiences and more celebrity interest.This week long event at Village East was hosted by Shorty Brown and showcased a very diverse array of features, shorts as well as a compelling slate of high-quality documentaries. Its appeal even allured the always laid back yet pleasantly upbeat Matthew Modine (Full Metal Jacket) as he surprised festival staffers on Wednesday...