May 6, 2018 7:00pm

The 9th Annual NYC Independent Film Festival is proud to present LIVING MY ILLUSION as the Opening Film this year!

The Opening Night Party will begin with the New York premiere of LIVING MY ILLUSION, followed by interviews on-site with Festival crew and invited press. The party will be held at Caveat, self-described as the Harvard Club meets CBGB.

The Opening Nigh...

May 7, 2018 7:00pm

Crowdfunding for filmmakers - Christina Raia gives a step by step walkthrough of how she raised funds for her films and offers her help to the attendees.

Christina Raia: The only proven path to independence as an artist is a direct connection to your audience. Crowdfunding has become a fundamental piece of most financing plans for independent film. But most filmmakers miss the op...

May 11, 2018 1:00pm

This panel will explore the use of virtual reality in cinema. Mark Sternberg will present.

Mark Sternberg (VR Curator)
Mark is a co-founder of REVRIE Immersive Works, a cinematic virtual reality production company dedicated to telling compelling narratives, and Cinematic VR NYC, a Meetup group dedicated to helping filmmakers transition into this new medium. Before ...

May 11, 2018 3:30pm

You love that song! You want that song! But how will you get the rights?
Come meet the experts who will explain what a music supervisor does, how to work with performing rights societies, and if you can afford a song's synch and master fees. Jordan Gaches will moderate.

PANELISTS:
Tyler C. Perry
James Panepinto
Bryan Milo

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May 11, 2018 5:30pm

In the era of #MeToo and #TimesUp, it seems as if the entire country is finally looking at Hollywood with a critical eye. Allegations against industry mammoths like Harvey Weinstein are being taken seriously; egregious wage inequalities in entertainment are coming to light; and stars are using inclusion riders to help boost diversity in their projects.

What does this spotlight on...

May 12, 2018 1:00pm

The NYC Independent Film Festival, in conjunction with REVRIE Immersive Works, is bringing you an all-day event of Virtual Reality experiences, for free!

The 2nd Annual VR Showcase will present the following videos:

Blue Rise Before Demise
Home in Between
Kiss Me
Reading Room
RONE
Depth of Circle

The Showcase will r...

May 12, 2018 1:00pm

You've got the goods and you wanna share? This panel will explore what attracts buyers to scripts, in addition to mainstream and alternative avenues for getting scripts produced. Jordan Gaches will moderate.

PANELISTS:
Blanca Esconda Agusti
Jacob Kruger
Sydney Sidner

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Jordan Gaches (Actor, NYC I...