Maria Favor-Carson

DWIFF celebrates the art of storytelling by inspiring artists to develop a universal, visual and emotional language that reaches all cultures of the diverse, global community and highlights the talent, technology and resources Michigan has to offer the world’s filmmakers. Filmmakers from around the world are invited to share their visions at DWIFF. The Festival ….

UNAFF celebrates the power of documentaries that deal with human rights, environmental themes, women’s issues, protection of refugees, homelessness, racism, children, disease control, universal education, and war and peace. UNAFF offers audiences a unique opportunity to view rarely screened documentaries, become familiar with global problems, and to acquire a better understanding of the means to ….

The Hamptons International Film Festival was established to celebrate independent film – long, short, fiction, and documentary – and to introduce a unique and varied spectrum of international films and filmmakers to audiences. The Festival’s juries are comprised of industry influencers who present a total of $45,000 USD in cash prizes and over $185,000 worth ….

The Tacoma Film Festival recognizes local and independent film talent, and was founded on the belief that emerging filmmakers should be given the opportunity to have their work shown before audiences. Completely bypassing studio releases, TFF chooses instead to focus its efforts on promoting and advancing truly independent films. Artsy films, films with limited budgets, ….

The mission of the Artivist Film Festival is to strengthen the voice of international activist artists (“Artivists”) while raising public awareness and funds for social global causes. Films will be presented at the historic Egyptian Theatre in the heart of Hollywood, and then will tour various cities around the world, allowing Artivist selections to reach ….

The mission of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute is to advance the documentary genre as a meaningful art form, to provide unique educational and cultural opportunities, and to establish itself as the world’s premier documentary film festival. Accepted filmmakers are invited to the Filmmaker’s Welcome Reception and the Gala Banquet, and receive transportation to ….

Fantastic Fest seeks to offer exposure to genre films which are often overlooked by the traditional festival circuit, and strives to offer acquisition, media and exhibition opportunities for undistributed films while highlighting upcoming genre theatrical releases and repertory classics. Fantastic Fest has had a strong presence by industry acquisition executives from companies such as Magnolia, ….

The Chicago International Children’s Film Festival introduces children and families to a world of compelling films that engage their imagination, spark their creativity, respect their intelligence, and connect them to global culture. CICFF draws in more than 26,000 children, adults, and educators each year. They join filmmakers, industry, and celebrities like past guests Shia LaBeouf, ….

Moondance International Film Festival promotes, encourages, educates and rewards non-violent conflict resolution in writing, music, the theatre arts and film, and seeks to cultivate creative diversity, develop intercultural dialogues, and stimulate creativity in screenwriting, film, and music. Moondance celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and continues to offer a range of filmmakers, writers, composers, and ….

For years, Moving Pictures Magazine has been committed to bringing the best film news and commentary to its readers. Now hosted by the film distribution arm, MPFC seeks to forge relationships with talented young filmmakers, providing them with contacts and a platform to show their work. Winners become part of the Moving Pictures family, and ….

Migrating Forms – Festival of Film and Video supports and exhibits underground film and video, focusing on filmmakers working to re-contextualize established practices and to foster new forms of media art. Migrating Forms will take the mission of NYUFF into the future. Migrating Forms seeks to showcase the most innovative films and videos across genres, ….

The Seattle True Independent Film Festival is committed to showcasing and furthering the work of the best independent voices in filmmaking. Uniquely described by film critic Andrew Wright as being “like a belch in church,” STIFF is a haven for independent film. Founded for filmmakers, by filmmakers, STIFF injects as much fairness into the selection ….

The mission of the deadCENTER Film Festival is to promote independent film arts. The Festival envisions a thriving, interactive global film community, and provides a competitive platform for independent filmmakers and a dynamic educational forum to that end. dCFF proactively generates buzz for accepted films through press-only screenings, and national and local media coverage at ….

The Los Angeles Film Festival is a program of Film Independent, a non-profit film organization that provides year-round support for the indie film community and over 6,000 members. Mentor programs, filmmaker labs, and equipment training help filmmakers master the art and craft of filmmaking. Film Independent also presents the Spirit Awards, the premier awards event ….

The Oxford International Film Festival’s focus is on the “LIVE Experience.” OIFF strongly believes that the film festival experience should mean more than just going to your average theater to watch a movie, whether you’re an audience member, a filmmaker, or an industry professional. In just the past few years, films like Bruce McDonald’s THE ….