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  1. EVENT PHOTOS

    01.Oct.07, 15:05 EDT
    Check out the Photo Gallery profile for photos from our events!
  2. AWARDS

    22.Aug.07, 11:18 EDT
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    Grand Jury Award
    Grand Jury Award for Best Feature Film- Agenda
    Grand Jury Award for Best Short Film – Graffiti Flowers
    Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary Film – Popwhore: A New American Dream
    Grand Jury Award for Best Actor – Robert Rusler in Agenda
    Grand Jury Award for Best Actress - Arune Kital in Chepachet

    Best Director Awards
    Best Director of a Feature Film– Vohn Regensburger for Last of the Romantics
    Best Director of a Short Film- Daniel Frei for Off Hour
    Best Director of a Documentary (Feature) – James Hanlon for Popwhore: A New American Dream
    Best Director of a Documentary (Short) – Mark Schoen for XXX Marriage
    New York Director Memorial Award – Justin Lee Peterson for Confessions
    Best New York Director – Norman Hall for It All Starts With the Script/Seems Like Old Times

    Best Directorial Debut Awards
    Best Directorial Debut of a Feature Film – R. Bobby Persad for Purple Paradise
    Best Directorial Debut of a Short Film– Courtney Silberberg for Committed
    Best Directorial Debut of Documentary –Adam Litwinski for Confusion Burning

    Founder’s Choice Award
    Founder’s Choice Award for a Feature Film- Return with Honor
    Founder’s Choice Award for a Short Film- Poker Nights
    Founder’s Choice Award for a Documentary (Feature) – My Name is Alan and I Paint Pictures
    Founder’s Choice Award for a Documentary (Short) –Spilled Milk
    Founder’s Choice Award for Best Director – Rick Ernst for Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal

    Achievement in Filmmaking
    Achievement in Filmmaking for a Feature Film- Rivaaz “Trapped in Tradition”
    Achievement in Filmmaking for a Short Film– Forgotten Souls
    Achievement in Filmmaking for a Documentary (Feature)– 911 Eyewitness From Hoboken
    Achievement in Filmmaking for a Documentary (Short) – Indecisive Moments: Video Diary of a Still Photographer
    Achievement in Filmmaking: Best Cinematography – Hurricane on the Bayou
    Achievement in Filmmaking: Best Director – Alan Ezequiel Jais for El viaje de Ana/Anna’s Trip

    Excellence in Cinema Award
    Excellence in Cinema for a Feature Film -“Haru no Kouen” Spring in a Park
    Excellence in Cinema for a Short Film– Pictures at an Exhibition (Choreographed Paintings)
    Excellence in Cinema for a Documentary (Feature) –Odyssey in Rome
    Excellence in Cinema for a Documentary (Short) – Delicious Peace Grows in an Ugandan Coffee Bean
    Excellence in Cinema: Best New Director – Dan Frank for Devil’s Canyon

    International Film Awards
    Best International Feature Film- The Soulmates
    Best International Short Film- Dos Miradas (Two Looks)
    Best International Documentary - Waiting For Europe
    Best International Director (Feature)- Toda Hiroshi for Jyunigatuno Sora – Sky in December
    Best International Director (Short)- John Conroy for Poker Nights
    Best International Director (Documentary)- Anny Carraro for Impossible Venice
    Best International Directorial Debut – Sadananda Gogoi for Darkness of Century
    International Award for Best Cinematography of a Feature Film– La Cascara (The Rind)
    International Award for Best Cinematography of a Short Film- Healing Rani
    International Award for Best Cinematography of a Documentary– Rafah: One Year in the Gaza Strip
    Best International Comedy Award- The Documents
    Best International Drama Award – The Rivals
    Best International Experimental Award– Adults Only
    Best International Avant Garde Award – Nobody’s Pet
    Best International Womens Interest Award- Tre
    Best International Historical Documentary Award– Midnight Sunrise

    Feature Film-Genre Awards
    Best Comedy- An Adventure of Captain Slam!
    Best Action –The Cold Dish
    Best Drama – Chepachet
    Best Crime – Christmas Day
    Best Childrens – The King O’Cats
    Best Gay/Lesbian – Rome & Juliet
    Best Narrative – The Long Way Home: A Big Foot Story

    Short Film-Genre Awards
    Best Comedy- Known Donor
    Best Drama – Ghosts of Ybor’ The End is Blossoming or Confessions
    Best Thriller- Acassis
    Best Music Video – SMatka
    Best Musical - Cooking The Books: A Recipe For Murder!
    Best Animation – The Bully Caterpillar
    Best Dark Comedy – The Truth of Fiction
    Best Experimental – PxDx (Physical Diagnosis)
    Best Suspense – Sex & Sensuality
    Best PSA – Canvas
    Best Short Horror – Blood on Bath Tiles
    Best Childrens – King’s Red “Roar Into Action”
    Best Action – Anno Domini
    Best Environmental– Keep It Clean
    Best Womens Issues –Canvas
    Best Student – Bedford Stuyvesant

    Documentary Awards
    Best Political Documentary -Return to Chernobyl
    Best Social Documentary – Darfur Too Dark too Far

    Best Arts Documentary - John Ravilious: A World in Photographs
    Best Socio-Political Documentary –Miraculum
    Best Educational Documentary– Confusion Burning
    Best Music Documentary – Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal
    Best Sports Documentary– The Squad
    Best Historical Documentary -Angels of the Basin
    Best Researched Documentary - Never Forgotten –Hurricane Katrina’s Unknown Victims, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana

    Actor Awards
    Best Actor in a Feature Film – Javen Tanner in Return with Honor
    Best Actress in a Feature Film –Eliana Alexander in Agenda
    Best Actor in a Short Film – Adrian Grenier in Off Hour
    Best Actress in a Short Film – Chyna Lane in Silent Cries of a Child

    Thank you to all participating filmmakers
    Much luck with all future projects

    The Staff of
    The New York International Independent Film & Video Festival

     

  3. PAST FESTIVALS

    17.Aug.07, 16:58 EDT
    Year 2007

    Los Angeles - March New York - July

    Year 2006 Los Angeles - March New York May Los Angeles - September New York November

    Year 2005 New York - November Los Angeles - September Las Vegas - June New York - April Los Angeles - March Miami - February

    Year 2004 New York - November Los Angeles - September Las Vegas - July New York - April Los Angeles - March Miami - February

    Year 2003 New York - November Los Angeles - September Las Vegas - July New York - April Los Angeles - February Year 2002

    Las Vegas - November New York - September Los Angeles - July Los Angeles - July

    2001 New York - April

    2001 New York - December 2000
  4. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT NYIIFVF

    17.Aug.07, 15:53 EDT

    What people are saying about NYIIFV


    Sunday August 26th 2007

    Hello New York Film Festival Staff and Crew,

    What an exciting event! I would like to thank each and every one of you who were instrumental in hosting such an enormous event. As a first time producer we were totally clueless and we immediately felt like family. We were overwhelmed at the Opening Gala and it was so exciting to go to a theater, buy refreshments and watch a movie that we worked so hard as a team to produce. "ROAR 2" is coming soon.

    A special thanks to ITN Distribution for believing in us...we won't let you down!

    Kudos to you all!
    God Bless,
    Teri Chandler, Producer
    KING RED'S "ROAR INTO ACTION"
    Movie Series, Sing-a-long CD & Theatrical Performances

    Monday August 20th 2007

    Hi Annalisa

    Hope you are well. I saw on the website that Forgotten Souls won an
    award. I think it's great to receive such recognition for all the hard

    work everyone involved put it. Thanks to all of you for that. Is there

    a certificate or document we can print out to put up in our office? Or

    even if you a high resolution logo of the festival we could print off
    something?

    Many thanks again
    Ricky
    Forgotten Souls

    Wednesday August 15th 2007

    Thanks again for all your help - everyone in attendance (and even
    some who were turned away because of the sell out) - keep e-mailing
    and telling me what an incredible night it was and how much fun they
    had. Kudos to you and your team!
    Rick
    "Get Thrashed"

    Tuesday August 14th 2007

    Hi Nicole,
    Thanks again for all your help and support before, during and after NYIIFVF! :)
    Arlene
    Canvas

    Monday August 13th 2007

    Dear Briege,

    We met at the NYIFVF in NY, last week! I hope you're fine. Me and Isabel arrived well in Lisbon and did enjoy a lot our trip to the Festival.

    We are quite glad as we were contacted by the German-French TV ARTE, through the Festival! Let's see what will come out...

    Kind regards,

    Christine Reeh,
    Director of Waiting for Europe

    Monday August 13th 2007

    Briege,

    I just wanted to drop you a quick note, to first and foremost thank you so very much for your patience, help and dedication to making sure everything was done. Last night was one of the best shows that I had ever been to in my doing them for a couple of years prior.
    I just wanted to say thank you once again. As well as I am very much looking forward to a future show case.

    Best Regards,
    Fawn

    Sunday August 12th 2007


    Briege,

    Thank you again for such a wonderful festival and such great times. I am loving every minute of it!

    See you soon!

    Love to you,
    Lee
    Sex and Sensuality
    c/o Flying Dog Productions

    Sunday August 12th 2007

    Hi Briege,

    It was great to meet you. Thank you for all your help promoting XXX Marriage.

    Best,

    Mark

    --
    Mark Schoen, Ph.D.

    Sunday August 12th 2007

    Hey Briege,
    Kerry and I enjoyed seeing you and the gang tonight at the cinema...congrats to all. Keep us posted on your events.

    Randy Jones
    www.RandyJonesWorld.com
    www.myspace.com/randyjonesworld

    Sunday August 12th 2007

    Dear Briege,

    Congratulation on the success of your Independent Film Festival. I am so fortunate to have you as my friend. You are always open to sharing your special events with me. I had a fun time at your film festival events.

    Thanks again,

    Regards and best wishes,
    Mickey Ober

    Saturday August 11th 2007

    Hi Briege,

    Just wanted to thank you for doing such a super job! It was great to meet you and look forward to seeing you soon and working with you on the LA screening of OFF HOUR

    John,
    Off Hour

    Friday August 10th 2007

    Dear Briege,

    First of all, thank you for all your help and information during the NYIIFVF celebrated during July 19-26th. I certainly enjoyed participating the festival, and learned quite a few things. Most importantly, I met very interesting people.

    I hope to hear from you soon and to participate in future sessions of the festival.

    Best regards,
    Maria Lino

     

    Friday August 10th 2007

    Briege,

    We had a great time at the festival...we loved the after party on Friday night. Look forward to seeing the pics.
    Elizabeth
    Street Soccer Productions

    Friday August 10th 2007

    Hi Nicole,
    I hope the Festival ended on a strong note. I was wondering if any of
    the awards had been announced yet and when you think our exhibition
    materials would be returned to us. COMMITTED has now been accepted
    into LA SHORTS, DC SHORTS, the San Francisco Festival and we have been
    offered a distribution deal. We are very excited about what's
    happening for the film and NEW YORK was the first.

    Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.

    Best,

    Courtney Silberberg
    Director of COMMITTED

    Monday August 6th 2007

    Hi there Nicole,
    I would like to thank the NIIFVF staff for the great support durning the NY film festival in july 2007. munoz was great from the very start. You guys were very professional and annalisa treated us great at the opening night meet and greet at pacha's. Stuart Alson was very personable and very visible. I really appreciated that. Andrew Kaen the photographer made us all feel like superstars and russ Russo really did a great job on the red carpet.The film screenings were great and the after parties were fantastic. I look forward to seeing the photos on the website.

    IRIS

    Monday August 6th 2007

    Annalisa,

    Hi there this is Wayne whom you met in NY with Duff. How are things
    with you? I'm doing well back in the FL heat. I want to thank you for
    helping us out and allowing us to help out at the festival. I had a
    very good experience and met a lot of great people. I would
    diffidently recommend anyone who has a movie to showcase it at the
    NYIIFVF. Thanks again and hope to be a part of it for many years to
    come.

    Wayne Santoni

    Friday August 3rd 2007

    Dear Nicole Holland,

    Attached with this message I will send to you the
    materials for the web.
    Unfortunetely, I can’t send to you the link of
    trailer, because my web in this time is still in
    reconstruction. Also, I want to inform you that ten
    days ago I send to you the sheets, posters and other
    materials. Because of the intentions in laboratory
    where my film ‘Anathema’ is in post-production, the
    next fifteen days I will send to you the main market
    materials of my film /the Betacam copy, 30 DVD and
    trailer/.

    All the best,
    Agim Sopi

    Monday July 30th 2007

    Hi Cyndy

    Thanks for the reply I look forward to seeing the results. We all had
    a great time in New York, thanks, just wish we could have stayed
    longer.. We got got a chance to meet Stuart and Annalisa, their
    hospitality was great. I would love to go to LA but cant afford it
    just now but hopefully we will be back with our next project,
    hopefully next year.

    Many thanks
    Ricky
    "Forgotten Souls"

    Sunday July 29th 2007

    Hi Annalisa,

    Thank you (you and the team) for everything during the festival, it
    was a great experience.

    I was wandering how it works for the awards??

    Thanks and see you in L.A.

    Veronica ; )

    Thursday July 26th 2007

    Annalisa, your cheerful, sincere, and professional attitude, made me feel very much at home away from home. You were always polite and courteous to myself and the other filmmakers. Your considerate, and imaginative planning
    created an opening night, I will not soon forget. In my opinion the "After Parties" were great. They were the perfect
    parties to relax and unwind. Your affable personality and willingness to assist others during the most busy time(s) in any capacity instilled a sense of family and professionalism with the other filmmakers and staff. Again a very deep
    thank you for presence and assistance.

    L. Hayward Harrington

    Friday May 11th 2007

    To Nicole, Stuart, Maria, Briege and everyone at NYIIFVF - Thanks so much for the great experience at your festival in LA - my entire cast and crew loved our time spent at your event. We appreciate the way we were taken care of by all of your festival reps - they were terrific!
    And by the way, to win Best Feature and Best Actress in a Feature was absoluetly
    wonderful - icing on the cake. I appreciate all you did for our film, Last of the Romantics.

    Vohn Regensburger
    Director

    Monday April 30th 2007

    Dear Stuart,

    I wanted to thank you for the great time we had at the LA festival. Everyone was so helpful and I particularly appreciated the help of Renata, Shorty, Briege, Todd, Anna, Maria, and of course Nicole.The award for Best Director for "Daddy's Girl" was much appreciated and should help with distribution as well as my next movie. The seminars were just great and Susan did a wonderful job as moderator. I learned quite a lot and have already put it to good use for my next project. I am eager to hear how "Daddy's Girl" does in Cannes; sure wish I could go but I am busy with pre-production of Deception. I am hoping to lock down a budget of 5 million for the 24 day shoot. So far, investors are interested and quite honestly, I never would have gone to this level if it was not for the encouragement I got from you, Nicole, and your entire team.

    I would encourage anyone who can make the trip to Cannes to go as I am sure it will be well worth it.

    Stu, I took your point on the importance of poster art and have hired an artist to redo the poster to "Daddy's Girl" I will try to get some materials to you in time for Cannes.

    For those of you reading this, if you are on the fence about signing up, please do. You will learn a lot about the industry in the excellent seminars, meet great people, and get a great partner who will do their best to sell your film. Now who could ask more than that! I expect to hear good things from Cannes as just looking at ITN's record of success, the odds are definitely in my favor.

    Thanks again Stu and talk to you soon.
    Dennis

    Sunday March 25th 2007

    To all the people of NY+LA film festival

    I really appreciate all the help and kindness that all of you gave and show to myself and Kevin,
    thank you. Louie Lawless

    Thursday March 22nd 2007


    To Nicole, Stuart, Maria, Briege and everyone at NYIIFVF -
    Thanks so much for the great experience at your festival in LA - my entire cast and crew loved our time spent at your event. We appreciate the way we were taken care of by all of your festival reps - they were terrific! And by the way, to win Best Feature and Best Actress in a Feature was absoluetly wonderful - icing on the cake. I appreciate all you did for our film, Last of the Romantics.

    Vohn Regensburger
    Director

    Monday March 5th 2007

    Dear Stuart and the Independent Film Quarterly, Thank you for helping me to share my work "Nizhoni" at the Los Angeles screenings of the NYIIFVF.
    My second screening on Saturday night went very well and I recieved a lot of really
    interesting and positive feedback from the other filmmakers and viewers at the
    screening. That same evening was a full Moon lunar eclipse, wich was extremely
    auspicious for the entire festival!
    This was an invaluable experience for me as an artist.
    I look forward to a continued relationship with NYIIFVF and the IFQ.
    Thank You.

    G.E Halacombe Aldebaran

    Friday March 2nd 2007

    Hello Nicole,

    Just wanted to say thank you again for a great time. 2 of my students and i shot around the gala. As a project they will edit the footage. When they finish... i will send it off to you. I appreciate all you have done (the festival started off great)... and i hope you are having a blast. I'll see you Tuesday.

    GuiL

    Sunday February 25th 2007

    Dear Todd and Stuart Alson,

    Just a note to tell you how much I enjoyed being part of this event.
    It was very encouraging to meet so many artists and film makers from around the world.

    I am very motivated after having been a part of this.
    Also, the awards ceremony Feb. 10 was very nice and I know everyone put in a lot of hard work.

    Todd, thank you again for all your help.

    Eras Hegna

    Saturday December 24th 2006

    Nicole,
    just a short note to say merry xmas an a happy, healthy and
    prosperous new year to you and Stuart.

    thanks also for selecting Park Pleasure as the best Observational
    Documentary at the november festival.

    Stephen

    Saturday December 23th 2006

    Dear Nicole,

    i received my 2 Betas. I just wanted to thank you for everything and that i
    enjoyed working with you. Maybe i will able to attend the festival next year.
    Til then, i wish you a nice christmas and a happy new year.

    Regards,

    Marcel

    Wednesday December 13th 2006

    Dear Briedge! Carlita Gil wrotte me on thursday and told me that the awards were already published in the web.I never expected this award, not because of the artistic merit of our short film, but because of the huge list of films. I am so happy!
    Thank you so much.Please transmit my gratefullness to Nicolle, Stuart, Shorty, Kim and Anna. I´m glad I went to meet you, and I can tell you that there are not so many festivals which balance so well art and life, cinema and fun.The fact that your festival exists and works so good, is a hope for independent cinema.I keep such a good memory and wish to see you all very soon.
    Also tell you that "El Pais" one of the two main national News paper in Spain, is going to interview me in regards to your award so I will keep you informed and send you a copy of the article. Also the TV program "Días de Cine" presented by Antonio Gasset, is going to talk about it and pass some minutes of the short film. This award is going to give "a lot to speak" here in Spain!!
    Biedgeeee!!! This is so amazing and marvellous.

    A very big hug from Spain

    Steph

    Tuesday December 5th 2006

    Hello Nicole,

    My name is Eras Hegna.
    I recently found out that I was awarded first place at the nyart festival. I am so complimented.

    I live in Virginia but hope to attend the ceremony in New York. Please let me know the date so that I can make arrangements.

    Please thank Todd and Anna for all of their help and tell them how much I enjoyed the opening. I met so many wonderful, talented artists.

    Thank You,

    Eras Hegna

    Monday December 4th 2006

    Hi there,
    Thank you very much: I've just seen that we (the
    Crippendales) have won the best International
    Documentary. It is very exciting.
    Is there a certificate / trophy / ceremony or anything
    that I should know about? Will orgaise for someone to
    come and pick up.
    Thanks very much again,
    havana

    Monday December 4th 2006

    Hello,

    I can't thank you enough for everything you've done for me and my
    career. Best Director for a feature - If I'd known three months ago my
    luck was going to go like this I tell you I would've bought a lottery
    ticket as well because this is just sensational. All of you are
    responsible for making this dream come true and I'll never forget it.

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart,


    Josh Whittall
    Writer, Director, Producer
    Wandering Gecko Entertainment Inc.
    "The Gutter Diaries"

    Monday December 4th 2006

    Dear Briedge! Carlita Gil wrotte me on thursday and told me that the awards were already published in the web.I never expected this award, not because of the artistic merit of our short film, but because of the huge list of films. I am so happy!
    Thank you so much.Please transmit my gratefullness to Nicolle, Stuart, Shorty, Kim and Anna. I´m glad I went to meet you, and I can tell you that there are not so many festivals which balance so well art and life, cinema and fun.The fact that your festival exists and works so good, is a hope for independent cinema.I keep such a good memory and wish to see you all very soon.
    Also tell you that "El Pais" one of the two main national News paper in Spain, is going to interview me in regards to your award so I will keep you informed and send you a copy of the article. Also the TV program "Días de Cine" presented by Antonio Gasset, is going to talk about it and pass some minutes of the short film. This award is going to give "a lot to speak" here in Spain!!
    Biedgeeee!!! This is so amazing and marvellous.

    A very big hug from Spain

    Steph

    Sunday December 3rd 2006

    Dear Briedge! Carlita Gil wrotte me on thursday and told me that the awards were already published in the web.I never expected this award, not because of the artistic merit of our short film, but because of the huge list of films. I am so happy!
    Thank you so much.Please transmit my gratefullness to Nicolle, Stuart, Shorty, Kim and Anna. I´m glad I went to meet you, and I can tell you that there are not so many festivals which balance so well art and life, cinema and fun.The fact that your festival exists and works so good, is a hope for independent cinema.I keep such a good memory and wish to see you all very soon.
    Also tell you that "El Pais" one of the two main national News paper in Spain, is going to interview me in regards to your award so I will keep you informed and send you a copy of the article. Also the TV program "Días de Cine" presented by Antonio Gasset, is going to talk about it and pass some minutes of the short film. This award is going to give "a lot to speak" here in Spain!!
    Biedgeeee!!! This is so amazing and marvellous.

    A very big hug from Spain

    Steph
    Ecoes/Echoes

    Thursday November 30th 2006

    Hello Guys,

    Just wanted to say thank you very much again for your hard work in both festivals in NY and LA. I'm very proud that my film won Best NY Film as a short. It means a lot to me because we put a lot of hard work and dedication into the project. It also shows that the film has a lot of potential to win these two awards. Looking forward to submitting other projects to your film festival in the near future.

    God Bless!

    Joe

    Wednesday November 29th 2006

    Hey Nicole

    We would like to thank you for all your help and the help of the staff as well. You all, made it a great experience. We appreciate the help everyone gave get us another showing time at the fest.

    thanks

    mike determan
    shoot 2 kill productions

    Tuesday November 28th 2006

    Dear Briege!!! how is everything going? Are you still in NY? We received the new from our old distribution company (before ITN) that ECOS has won BEST FILM in the latino film festival. We are so happy!! and I wanted to inform you and to share with you this good moment. Please tell Nicole and Stuart, also Shorty and Kim. You believed very strongly in our proyect and every success is also yours.

    Hugs!!!!

    Stephi

    Tuesday November 21st 2006

    Hello Briege,

    even if i couldn't attend the festival i still hope you had a good time and the whole event draw a lot of attention and people.
    I just wanted to thank you for your service and help and i hope i will be able to come next time.

    All the best and thanks

    Marcel

    Film: 6:30

    Tuesday November 21st 2006

    First of all, I want to thank the NYIIFVF for allowing my film ATROPHY
    to play during your wonderful festival. It was great to be selected,
    especially since it was my first festival.

    As if that was not enough I come to find that my film has also won BEST
    SHORT DRAMA. For that I give you and the judges a big THANK YOU for
    recognizing the hard work that myself and the rest of the crew put into
    this short film.

    I hope all the other festivals are as generous as you were. I also
    hope to see you in the future with my other film projects.

    Thank you again from myself and the rest of the crew!

    Israel Gutierrez
    Writer/Director for ATROPHY

    Monday November 20th 2006

    Hi Nicole,

    I just wanted to send you a quick email to say thank you so much for all of your help in getting ready for the festival. Josh and I are sorry that we didn't get a chance to meet you, but we had to fly out Thursday morning. We had a great time at the festival and know how much hard work must have been put into all of the organization.

    Thank you again.

    Shauna Whittall
    P roducer

    Wandering Gecko Entertainment Inc.
    "The Gutter Diaries"

    Sunday November 19th 2006

    Once again thank you very much for including us it was a great experience , and thanks to all your hard working staff.
    Any probs. let me know.
    Regards,

    John Phelan
    What If

    Sunday November 19th 2006

    Hello Nicole Holland, it was a pleasure to participate in the 2006 NYC festival.
    It would be an honour to return to New York for the NYIIFVF Awards.

    Mystery Life

    Sunday November 19th 2006

    Hi Stewart,

    I just wanted to thank you for the great experience that we all had at the NY International Festival. I brought several cast members from "Daddy's Girl" to the festival and they all had great things to say.

    I was particularly impressed with the teamwork of your staff. Todd made corrections to the site within minutes of my request; who could ask for more than that! Briege and Renata were very helpful making introductions and arranging for the screening to go smoothly. Nicole was a Godsend, she was so understanding with my revisions and delays.

    From beginning to end, everyone member of your team worked to ensure we all got the most out of our experience.

    Now comes the hard part..., waiting for next festival. We are all looking forward to getting together in LA. I missed one of the seminars and I want to make sure I get them all this time. I was particularly impressed to meet you and learn how ITN and all the offshoots were started. It is the oldest axiom in business, find a need and fill it. Well, you have done a great job and helped make my first film a great success.

    I would encourage all independent film makers out there to apply to this festival; it is an invaluable learning experience, networking opportunity, and just a whole lot of fun.

    A big thank you to you all,

    Dennis King,
    President Sirona Studios
    www.sironastudios.com

    Sunday November 19th 2006

    Nicole:

    The festival last week was great. We all had a really good time.

    Also the ad and listing in IFQ looked excellent. I look forward to hearing from you.

    Thanks,

    Michael P. Russin
    Idiots Are Us

    Thursday November 16th 2006

    Hi Renata,

    My wife Shauna and I have to head back to Vancouver Canada this morning
    so we'll not get a chance to say goodbye and enjoy in the big bash
    tonight.

    We had a blast in NY. The parties were killer, we met some amazing new
    friends f rom all around the world, saw tons of great flicks, and learned a lot from the seminars that were really informative.

    It was great to meet you and I know our paths will cross again.

    Cheers,

    Josh & Shauna Whittall
    Wandering Gecko Entertainment Inc.
    "The Gutter Diaries" - 101min

    Wednesday November 15th 2006

    hi there,
    just a quick note to say thank you very much for all
    your help with the festival - it was great. we really
    enjoyed ourselves.

    havana
    The Crippendales

    Tuesday November 14th 2006

    Hi Nicole,

    I know you are all still busy with the Festival, I just wanted to let you know it was a great experience for Nick. We had a terrific time on Thursday and Sunday at the viewing.

    By any chance did you have anyone who was video taping when the directors spoke before their viewings? My camera went crazy on me that night and I missed it. It would be so great to have that for Nick's first big experience. If the festival didn't, do you think I would be able to get contact information for the other directors who were there at the Sunday 10:10 viewing Screen 3 to see if they have something they would be able to copy and send to me. I would really appreciate your help with this. Please let me know.

    Thank you again for a great experience.

    Cyndy Wager

     

    Monday November 13th 2006

    Hi Briege,

    I just wanted to take this oppurtunity to thank you for the press and
    entertainment contacts - incredible. I haven't checked my e-mail in a while so
    I apoligize for the late reply.

    Our screening opening night went really well. We seem to have a lot of people
    interested in our film.

    I'd like thank you and the staff of the NYIIFVF for all the hard work you've
    put into this fantastic festival. We're here in New York until Thursday the
    16th but we leave by noon so we'll miss the party that night and the one
    chance to meet you.

    Thursday November 9th 2006


    First of all, I want to thank the NYIIFVF for allowing my film ATROPHY
    to play during your wonderful festival. It was great to be selected,
    especially since it was my first festival.

    As if that was not enough I come to find that my film has also won BEST
    SHORT DRAMA. For that I give you and the judges a big THANK YOU for
    recognizing the hard work that myself and the rest of the crew put into
    this
    short film.

    I hope all the other festivals are as generous as you were. I also
    hope to
    see you in the future with my other film projects.

    Thank you again from myself and the rest of the crew!

    Israel Gutierrez
    Writer/Director for ATROPHY

    Wednesday November 8th 2006

    Dear Briege!!!!

    I just wanted to thank you so much for the days in NY. They were fantastic and you made us feel great.

    I send you a very big hug and please don´t hesitate to writte me or call me for whatever you need or want

    Steph

    Friday October 20th 2006

    Dear Nicole, On behalf of myself and the director Alan Walsh, we are delighted to be awarded the Screen Craft Award, Best Short Film, for " WHAT IF ".
    We were there for the showing of the film on the Sunday evening in the wonderful theatre. Regrettably my father died and I had to leave the next day.

    Again our thanks,
    John Phelan
    Bootstrap Films.

    Thursday October 19th 2006

    Thank you to both of you for working so hard for the festival in LA. I'm sure the festival will be just as successful or better in NY. I received the certificate for BEST SHORT COMEDY and just wanted to say thanks again.

    Joe
    Caught Off Tard

    Friday October 6th 2006

    Hi Nicole
    I hope you are well

    I noticed Chris Stone won the Best Director award for Int. Film category on
    your website! Thank you so much! We are thrilled to bits and it really has
    inspired us to work hard for the next production!

    Chris needless to say, is over the moon!

    Thanks again Nicole, please give our best wishes to the team

    Les & Chris
    Hemstock and Jennings "Mirage"

    Wednesday September 27th 2006

    Stuart,

    I had a very good time in Los Angeles and I still need to compliment you and
    your team for the excellent job you do. I got interest from two
    producer/distributor to whom, besides BROTHERS, I'm submitting the script of
    my next project as well. Thanks!

    Attached, as I anticipated to you, the German newspaper reporting about Los
    Angeles. The main translation is:

    ________________________________________________________

    SCARPA NOMINATED FOR FILM AWARD
    The Italian reports

    'Fernando Scarpa strikes again.... The Italian director (...) has been
    nominated for his first short movie BROTHERS by the New York Independent
    Film Festival in Los Angeles for two awards: Best Short Film and Best
    Directorial Debut. Predictably, Scarpa is on the run...'

    AUFGEFALLEN means STRIKES ATTENTION

    Tuesday September 26th 2006

    Hi Nicole, Just a short note to say how much we enjoyed ourselves. Audience reaction to " WHAT IF " was great.

    Best Regards,
    John Phelan
    Bootstrap Films Ltd.

    Saturday September 23rd 2006

    Thanks for everything with the festival...we really enjoyed it! we are heading to the Eerie Horror Film Festival next week in Pennslyvania....Ghost Adventures was selected from over 600 films. we will talk highly of the NYIIFVF because we enjoyed the festival very much!

    thanks Nicole!

    ZAK BAGANS

    Friday September 22nd 2006

    Dear Nicole,

    We had a great time! You guys did an awesome job!

    Guil Claveria
    writer/producer/director of Han Sum

    Monday July 17th 2006

    Dear Nicole and EVERYONE!,

    How can I thank you for straightening this out for me? It shows great integrity and honesty and I greatly appreciate the work you all did to make this happen before Friday. I realize you had so much to do for the event. Truly, I appreciate the effort and will do anything I can for you in the future. We all had a great time and I am honored to have received the award.
    Many Blessings to You in the Future,

    Tonja Walker Davidson

    Wednesday June 15th 2006

    Hi Nichole,
    I thank you and the NYIIFVF team for honoring me with
    the Best Dirctorial Debut Award for "ZeroPosterity".
    My screening in NYC was a success. Thanks for the
    royal treatment at the Zero Posterity after-party.
    Great Job!
    What you and your team have done for my movie is priceless.

    Mark Bey

    Monday June 12th 2006

    Thanks for the new accolade too. We are honored to have a BEST
    SCREENPLAY Award from the NY Festival last month.
    We appreciate all the hard work from you, Stuart and all at ITN in
    your effort to get The Mook Brothers sold!

    Thanks.
    Sincerely,
    Rob Pedini & The Mook Brothers

    Monday June 12th 2006

    Nicole,
    I had a great time in NY and look forward to the LA screening.

    Thanks again,
    Peter J. Bean
    Writer/Director "My Struggle"

    Tuesday June 6th 2006

    Dear Nicole,

    I saw the wards and even my documentary film:"Tears' Icon" is not one of the winers,

    I would like to thank you and your staff for giving us a great change to be part of your festival.

    I wish you all the best and good luck.

    Sincerely
    Ilir Kabashi.

     

    Tuesday May 30th 2006

    Hey Nicole,

    The film finally got screened and it all went really well. Thanks so much for your leniency.

    Thanks so much again for everything again. Screening at the festival was of crucial importance for me and my film.

    Cheers,

    Juan Rendón
    Film: 8:00am
    Paraíso Pictures

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    Tuesday May 30th 2006

    Hi, Nicole -

    Just a short note to thank you for everything concerning the New York
    festival. I had never seen "COLLISION" on a really big screen before and
    was quite impressed.

    And speaking of being impressed, the staff members were downright
    hospitable and the Village East Cinemas far exceeded my expectations. What
    a great little festival!

    I hope to be back some time in the future.

    --
    Kent Thomas

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    Tuesday May 30th 2006

    Hi Nicole,

    I just wanted to say thank you for your help with any questions or needs I had with the NY festival. You and Olga were both very helpful so I thank you for that. Plus I just wanted to state that I have been to many festivals and have never seen one run as smoothly, organized, and professional as the NYFV did this passed week.

    Thanks again,

    Dave Marken
    Project7themovie.com

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    Monday May 29th 2006

    Testimonial

    My participation in The NY International Independent
    Film & Video Festival was a great experience! Of
    course, the contacts I made through having my film
    screened are priceless. However, the seminars were
    extremely informative. I learned so much. Talking
    with other industry people from around the world also
    gave me a global perspective. All and all, because of
    my participation in this festival, I am a much better,
    more informed filmmaker.

    Jacqueline Hankins
    Producer/Director
    Hip Hop Musical Mysteries
    www.hiphopmusicalmysteries.com

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    Monday May 29th 2006

    Olga, Nicole, and to the rest of your staff,

    I wanna thank you guys for making the festival a memorable experience in my
    journey.

    As you know, the film 'The Story of Hezues R' is not just a movie. It is my
    life, and it is continually used as a means of inspiration as I go into
    schools and communities to talk to young kids.

    I have been doing a lot of press as a result of your selection of my film
    and have been able to further promote our Guns 4 Cameras program. I would
    like to give more kids the opportunities in video production that I wasn't
    afforded and to steer them away from the violence of the street.


    Thank you for everything.

    Best Regards,
    HR

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    Wednesday May 24th 2006

    Hey Renata,

    Thank you for everything, once again! We had a perfect
    screening and afterparty! Everyone had a great time. So thank you for
    all your help.Thank you. Thank you!
    The screening really sealed the deal with my new producer. He is
    going to try to get me all the funding to shoot my new film Sex, Drugs
    and Jazz by August! Anyway, I hope you are having a blast in Cannes. I
    will be there next year for sure. Talk to you soon.

    Cameron Washington
    Director- High School Ripped Me A New One
    www.RipMeAnewOne.com

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    Monday May 22nd 2006

    My participation in The NY International Independent
    Film & Video Festival was a great experience! Of
    course, the contacts I made through having my film
    screened are priceless. However, the seminars were
    extremely informative. I learned so much. Talking
    with other industry people from around the world also
    gave me a global perspective. All and all, because of
    my participation in this festival, I am a much better,
    more informed filmmaker.

    Jacqueline Hankins
    Producer/Director
    Hip Hop Musical Mysteries
    www.hiphopmusicalmysteries.com

     

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    Monday May 15th 2006

    Thanks Briege.

    I look forward to seeing you in LA during the September festival. I'll be throwing a party for my film and look forward to your attendance. You are truly luminescent and your hard work and professionalism is transcendent.

    See you in LA,

    Sash

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    Monday May 15th 2006

    Hi, Nicole -

    Just a short note to thank you for everything concerning the New York festival. I had never seen "COLLISION" on a really big screen before and was quite impressed. And speaking of being impressed, the staff members were downright hospitable and the Village East Cinemas far exceeded my expectations. What a great little festival! I hope to be back some time in the future. --

    Kent Thomas
    President/Producer
    Office 773-327-2316
    www.openflamefilms.com

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    Sunday May 14th 2006

    Hi Nicole,

    I just wanted to say thank you for your help with any questions or needs I had with the NY festival. You and Olga were both very helpful so I thank you for that. Plus I just wanted to state that I have been to many festivals and have never seen one run as smoothly, organized, and professional as the NYFV did this passed week.

    Thanks again,

    Dave Marken
    Project7themovie.com

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    Tuesday May 9th 2006

    Nicole –

     

    The showing of SATURDAY was great! Sold out crowd and tons of laughs. Played really well. I won’t be around for Wed showing so I won’t be able to pick up the master. I’d like to be in the LA festival as we have studio execs interested in attending so can you just hold onto it for the September festival?

     

     

    Regards,

     

    Ryan Tuchman


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    Thursday April 13th 2006

    Hi Nicole,

    We are happy to recieve Honorable Mention - Best Feature for "Zero Posterity". Thank you and NYIIFVF for the recognition and for giving us the opportunity to shine. You, Ana and the rest of the team have been very helpful. You made "Zero Posterity" biger and more successful than it would have been without you. I look forward to a long and happy relationship. Thanks again.

    Mark Escoffery-Bey

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    Thursday March 30th 2006

    Hello Nicole,

    On behalf of the RosarioEntertainment.com group, we thank you and your staff for giving our film "NINA" the recognition. We look forward to the New York event. Again, thank you for letting us be a part of the New York International Film Fest.

    Sincerely,

    Rosario Team
    Luis L. del Rosario, Jr.

    Tuesday March 28th 2006

    Thanks very much, it's an honor to receive the Grand Jury award for Best
    Documentary!!

    This festival has opened so many doors already. I'll keep you posted.
    Bo Wright
    The Oklahoma Heismen

    Monday March 27th 2006

    Nicole,

    Thanks for the update-- and the great news. Looks like those hundreds of
    hours finally paid off on Stunner. Hats off to the judges (whoever they
    might be) for the obvious wit, insight, and good taste they had in singling
    us out. It was an honor being part of your LA bash... now on to New York.

    Thanks again,

    Tony Syslo

    Monday March 27th 2006

    Hola Nicole,

    In name of all of us, and especially of my brother Art, we want to thank you for your support and willingness to work with us!!!!

    We read the news that my brother Art won the award for International Film of Best Director (Feature)- (Art von Son for Ofrenda Desnuda - Bare Offering).

    It really means so much to us!!!!!!

    All the best,

    Carlos and the Dionisio Troupe


    Wednesday March 22nd 2006

    "Hello Nicole! I just wanted to thank you so much for having "A Clown Short of Destiny" in the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival. It's been a 10-year battle against some very stiff opposition to make "A Clown Short Of Destiny", and it's nice to know that there's a place where a documentarian can rest assured that his story can be told - despite death threats, property damage and intimidation. If it weren't for people like you and events like the NYIIFF, then films like mine, and filmmaker's like myself, would not be empowered to lend a voice to the voiceless that are in desperate need of help and support.

    And as far as the screening goes, despite having to hire personal security due to countless death threats, the whole event was a night that I will never forget. In fact, two gentlemen from Germany made the trip all the way to Los Angeles to see my film...which again, was a HUGE compliment to the film and also told alot of us about its reach. They were also kind enough to allow us to film their response to the film - which again, was incredibly flattering.

    So again, I just wanted to say THANK YOU! The screening couldn't have went any better, and the response was not only very positive, but it inspired so many people. I can't tell you how many people asked me "what can I do now to help spread the word?". Which confirms my belief that the TRUTH NEEDS TO BE TOLD. That is the BIGGEST duty that a documentarian has to the world. To tell the truth at all costs...no matter how many death threats or slashed tires he or she receives.

    And you helped me do that...so with all my heart...THANK YOU!

    All the best...

    Chad Calek - Director, A Clown Short of Destiny"

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  5. SUCCESS STORIES

    17.Aug.07, 14:42 EDT

    Below is a list of films that have achieved success through exhibition at our festival. A lot of our films have our festival's laurels on their box art in US video stores.


    London Voodoo: in US video stores


    Switch Killer: Lions Gate Entertainment North American DVD, Scream International U.K. DVD, Jubal Italy DVD, New World Pictures Thailand, in US video stores


    Aussie Park Boyz: Ardustry Entertainment North American DVD, Scream International U.K DVD, New World Pictures Thailand, in US video stores, Greece and Mexico


    Loyalty and Respect: in US video stores


    Dark Harvest 2: The Maize: In US video stores


    Greg McLean's (Director of Wolf Creek) first film ICQ screened in our 2001 festival. ICQ won Best Director.


    Gang Warz: in US video stores


    Tears of Kali: in US video stores


    The SuperFight: Marciano vs. Ali: in US video stores


    Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber's (The Butterfly Effect) first feature film "Blunt" won an award for the Best Comedy at the 1998 New York International Independent Film and Video Festival. Their latest film The Butterfly Effect stars Ashton Kutcher, and was selected for Sundance 2004 http://festival.sundance.org/filmguide/popup.aspx?film=F1725 and has been theatrically released by New Line


    Black Cat: Silver Nitrate Entertainment North American DVD


    In A Man’s World will be released in England, Ireland and Scotland this Spring 2006.


    Blade of the Vampire: Silver Nitrate Entertainment North American DVD


    Dust to Dust: Starz! Encore North American Television


    The Mook Brothers were chosen from the "Pitch to America" Segment from NATPE, to appear on Jay Leno.


    The Smokers: audience award in all US video stores and on cable


    Liberty Stands Still: Premiered in our Las Vegas festival, distributed by Lions Gate in all US video stores and on cable


    High Time's Pot Luck: in US video stores


    Blazin': In US video stores and is going on pay per view March-May


    Pauly Shore Is Dead/You'll Never Wiez in This Town Again: in US video stores


    Wannabes: picked up by Artisan; available in Blockbuster and other stores


    The Pursuit of Hapiness: in all video stores and on cable.


    Dead in the Water: video and cable.


    Lansdown: picked up by RGH/Lions Share Pictures


    Malavana: Winner Best Photography NYIIFVF 2002; Winner Best International Feature NYIIFVF 2002; picked up by Minerva Pictures Group


    When Thugs Cry: picked up by HawkFilms


    Our Burden is Light: picked up by RGH/Lions Share Pictures


    Soap Girl: Winner Audience Award 2002 Big Bear Lake Int'l Film Festival; Winner Official Selection award 2003 Riverside Int'l Film Festival; picked up by Leapfrog Productions


    Swimming Upstream: Winner Best Dramatic Feature at Angelciti Film Festival; picked up by RGH/Lions Share Productions; assoc. Media Entertainment


    Mulligan: picked up by Subway and Vandy Productions


    Hope, Gloves, and Redemption: Winner Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at 2001 NYIIFVF; Winner Best Cinematography at 2001 NYIIFVF; picked up by RGH/Lions Share Pictures


    Ocean Park: Winner Best Feature at NYIIFVF; Winner Best Actor at NYIIFVF; picked up by Echelon Entertainment; assoc. Surf Digital Films


    Follow Me Outside: picked up by Cinemavault Releasing


    No Deposit, No Return: *Best Feature Film* (2000 NYIIFVF)- RGH/Lions Share Pictures; assoc. Cravin Entertainment, inc.


    SF: *Grand Festival Award* (Berkeley Film Festival)*Feature Film Winner* (Telluride Indiefest) *Selected Feature* (Bangkok Film Festival) *Selected Feature* (NY Indie Festival) - RGH/Lions Share Pictures; assoc. Sheng Dynasty Productions


    If Tomorrow Comes: RGH/Lions Share Pictures; assoc. Fatty Pictures


    Big Apple: Distributed by ITN Distribution; Sold Internationally to Germany at Marche du Film


    The Jar and Fables of Bahyavah: Distributed by ITN Distribution; Sold animation internationally to Yugoslavia at Cannes market 2003


    Kings of Brooklyn: Bought by MGM


    Adios Patria: Documentary narrated by Andy Garcia PBS


    Jane Doe: World Premiere. Best Picture. Distributed by Uniplex (starring Calista Flockhart).


    A Brooklyn State of Mind: Best Picture distributed by Artisan Entertainment starring: Danny Aiello


    New Rose Hotel: New York Premiere Distributed by Lions Gate and Sterling Entertainment. (starring: Christopher Walken and Willem Dafoe, and directed by Abel Ferrara)


    Tap Water: Most promising filmmaker award. Distributed by Prescription Films.


    La Cucaracha: NY Premiere. Distributed by Paramount, starring: Eric Roberts. Best Actor Award.


    Desperate But Not Serious: World Premiere Distributed by Franchise Pictures. Starring Claudia Schiffer, Best Romantic Comedy.


    The Oufitters: World Premiere, Distributed by the Sundance Channel. Starring: Dana Delay


    Restaurant: Distributed by Palisades Pictures. Best Picture, starring Adrian Brody, Elise Neil, Malcolm Jamal Warner, and Lauren Hill.


    One Last Chance: Narrated by Lawrence Fishburne. Aired on PBS.


    Tannebess: Short film aired on B.E.T and Showtime.


    Amy Stiller's Breast: Distributed by Pop.com (starring Ben Stiller)


    Kings: Short Film Aired on B. E. T. and Showtime.


    Blink of the Eye: World Premiere, Best Feature Best Director. Filmmaker signed by the Gersh Agency


    Kings of Zero: best screenplay. Produced by ITN.

    Travis: a documentary about a young boy with AIDS aired on PBS.


    Timothy Leary, Last Trip Documentary: Distributed by Fox Lorber.


    Sordid Lives: Feature film picked up by Regent (Gods monsters)


    Just For the Time Being: (NY premiere Best Director Gil Brenton ) Theatrical release for this feature starring Eva Herzigova)


    Borough of Kings: Patrick Newell (NY premiere - Bought by Lions Gate for domestic distribution)


    A Packing Suburbia: (Best Director Steven J. Szklarski. Theatrical distribution for this feature Canada, New York and LA)


    All Saints Day: (NY Premiere)


    So Many Women So Little Hair: Documentary aired on HBO


    Wanabees: by Willie De Mateo theatrical release and bought by Artisan


    Marilyn's Man, World Premiere: in our April film festival 2004 distributed by ITN Distribution, has been sold to Japan, Australia and New Zealand


    Shattered Day: Camelot Media S.A. Greece DVD


    The Brewster Project: HOM Vision Benelux DVD, Benton International Japan DVD


    Blazin': CVD Media Thailand DVD, Atlantis Media Germany DVD, HOM Vision Benelux DVD


    Machine: Camelot Media S.A. Greece DVD, New World Pictures Thailand DVD


    Ordinary Madness: Camelot Media S.A. Greece DVD


    The Bloodletting: Silver Nitrate Entertainment North American DVD, Jubal Entertainment Italy DVD, CVD Media Thailand DVD


    Flatmates Wanted: TWA Japan DVD


    Italian Stallion: French DVD


    Marilyn's Man: Artport Japan DVD, Peacock Films Japan DVD


    Sweet Hideaway: Camelot Media S.A. Greece


    Stillwater: Camelot Media S.A. Greece, Synapse Films North American DVD MTG Asia Thailand - DVD