By Maria Esteves – February 17, 2009 The Official Grand Opening of “SUNday Shoutin” Tea Dance held in the historical Webster Hall, Marlin Room, New York City, on Sunday, February 8, 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM was a huge success.  The exclusive 1990s House Music ten hour set with DJs Tony Humphries, Tony Records, Grammy Award winners Louie Vega, Vega Records, Masters At Work Records (MAW); and David Morales, Def Mix rocked the dance floor!  Producers, remixers, recording artists, performing a...

NYIIFVF continues to be the voice of independent film, launching many careers and successes from our festivals in New York and LA. The NYIIFVF is accepting last minute entries for its upcoming NY festival in March. This is your chance to be a part of the NYIIFVF and screen your film in a prestigious indie theatre in NYC!! A sampling of World Premieres in the upcoming festival includes films with Tony Bennett, Iggy Pop, Mick Rock and Lloyd Kaufman! A Gift of Love Starring singing le...

No room left to procrastinate as May 9 marks the end of our 2008 submission period. New York City exhibition at ACE Film Festival not only puts your film in front of fellow filmmakers, distributors, and industry professionals, but qualifies you for a prize package worth over $50,000 as well. In addition to our already priceless grand prizes, we are constantly looking to add more. Stay tuned for prize announcements throughout the next few months. Submit your film today for this incredible opport...

Several films from our 2007 program (many of which premiered at ACE Fest) have gone on to achieve varying levels of success from international distribution deals to finishing funds and major studio options. Today, we'd like to highlight Anthony Stagliano's FADE. The film is a story of sleeplessness, told through a nightmare. After its world premiere at ACE Fest, FADE screened at Illinois International Film Festival and NewFilmmakers at Anthology in New York City. The film has also been picked up...