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Festival #16 ~ 2023

Discussing Film and the Music Supervisor role. https://playmusicconference.com/speakers/

Festival #12 ~ 2019

Ice-T Takes a Terrifying Stroll Down CLINTON ROAD This Friday at PIFF. https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/293661/trailer-ice-t-takes-a-terrifying-stroll-down-clinton-road-this-friday-at-piff/

Press for LONG LOST at PIFF #12 this weekend thanks to Catherine Corcoran, Philly born and raised star of Long Lost.
https://www.horrorsociety.com/2019/05/03/long-lost-receives-six-nominations-at-philadelphia-independent-film-festival/

Local Connection: Ratcliffe revels in role as recovering substance abuserBy AMY LONGSDORF | THE MORNING CALL | MAY 03, 2019 | 12:24 AM
https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/movies/mc-ent-local-ratcliffe-20190503-krrwfsejq5a5tlgroyilz3e6hq-story.htmlCamden Catholic alum’s documentary opens Philadelphia Independent Film Festival.  Sheri Berkery, Cherry Hill Courier-Post Published 3:00 p.m. ET May 6, 2019 https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/life/2019/05/06/philadelphia-independent-film-festival-opens-marian-anderson-documentary/1117904001/

THE PROPOSAL TO SCREEN AT PHILADELPHIA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL. NOMINATED FOR BEST ACTION FILM http://www.john-fallon.com/?p=4348

ROKU – Piff Film Festival https://channelstore.roku.com/details/289688/piff-film-festivalMUSIC AT MIDNIGHT Accepted into Philadelphia Independent Film Festival https://ajepyxproductions.com/2019/03/02/music-at-midnight-accepted-into-philadelphia-independent-film-festival/

Festival #10 ~ 2017
~ Listed! Distributed! Posted!  Philly Calendar
~ Watch the video on the big screen?! Josh Real Music Video #joshrealmusic

Festival #9 ~ 2016
~ Feature film by Writing for Film + Television Senior Lecturer David GreenbergStomping Grounds, will have its Pennsylvania premiere at the 2016 Philadelphia Independent Film Festival.
~ Feature film: Invisible Ink” to Premier @PhilaIndie: Cartooning will break your heart.

Festival #8 ~ 2015
Geekadelphia Picks the 2015 fest! Via Alisa Hathaway @ Geekadelphia.com
City Paper Picks the local films to see during the 2015 Festival Via Matt Bevilacqua @ CityPaper.net
PHILADELPHIA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL Meets PHILLY TECH WEEK Come April 2015 ~ Tinsel and Tine Film Blog
Uwishunu Blog picks the new filmmakers to watch. Via Jillian Wilson @ uWishunu
EVENT: Philadelphia Art Alliance. Join the discussion at the Art Alliance. Arrive early.

Festival #7 ~ 2014
Interview with “Doradus”Director Fernando J Scarpa
@PhilaIndie Quick Picks June 25 – 29 ~ Tinsel and Tine Film Blog
Documentary film 1971 to Screen at Constitution Center ~ Director in attendance
Out of the Fire screens! ~ Clay Studio 40th anniversary in Philadelphia
Mount Joy to Philadelphia Premier at PafA ~ Director in attendance
Haddonfield filmmaker to debut film at Philadelphia Independent Film Festival June 27 ~ Haddonfield Sun

Festival #6 ~ 2013
Top 50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee! ~ MovieMaker Magazine
Philadelphia Independent Returns ~ Newsworks.org
6th Annual Philadelphia Independent Film Festival ~ Huffington Post Arts
InLiquid.org ~ festival #6 listing

The Weekender: Discover truest self, see infant in jug. Posted June 28th, 2013. https://fringearts.com/tag/philadelphia-independent-film-festival/

Festival #5 ~ 2012
Movies with a little Muscle ~ Metro Philadelphia2012

National Constitution Center ~  National Constitution Center ~ Press Release

 Thanks to MovieFanFare.com for posting our schedule to thousands! ~ Download now!

~ The Revolutionary to screen in Philadelphia at National Constitution Center.
~ Reel Talk reviews: David Spaltro’s Things I Don’t Understand ~  Best Feature 2012.
~ June 25, 2012 ~ Tango Macbeth hits festival circuit
~ June 24, 2012 ~ H.P. Mendoza – I Am A Ghost – Examiner.com right here.
~ June 22, 2012 ~ Philly.com: Philadelphia Independent Film hits town
~ See –> Leaked Night At The Five Spot at Philadelphia Independent Film Festival – Friday June 22nd, at 1pm (Pafa)
 ~ June 21, 2012 ~ NewsWorks.org: Northern Liberties fade-out: Film festival sets screenings in new venues
~ FunkJazz Kafe’s ‘Diary Of A Decade’ Doc Coming To Detroit & Philadelphia
~ June 19, 2012 ~ An Interview with festival Chairperson, Melissa O’Donnell via geekadelphia.com
~ Benny the Bum wins Best Local Film

Festival #4 ~ 2011
 June 23, 2011 ~ NewsWorks.org:  Philly Independent Film Festival gears up:  Programming Schedule Here.
::: Official ::: Franklin Institute festival landing page: Festival 2011
Discuss film via the MainLine Times ~ MainLine Times
Cinedelphia.com ~ Cure for the Crash screening at the Franklin Institute. Filmmaker Brian Paul in attendance.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, JORDAN ROCK AT PHILADELPHIA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 6/23
June 22, 2011 ~ Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Starts Tonight – Examiner.com
June 21, 2011 ~ UWishuNu: The Fourth Annual Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Returns June 22-26 With Dozens Of Screenings, Panels And Discussions
June 20, 2011 ~ Philly.com: Things to do at Philadelphia Independent Film Festival 4

Festival #3 ~ 2010
“Feed the Fish” by Mike Matzdorf Appearance by Tony Shalhoub, Michael Chernus, and Nicholas Owen June 21 2010. @PhilaActing

~ Philadelphia based documentary filmmaker Jamie Moffett screening his feature, Return to El Salvador, at Ritz East as the  Philadelphia premiere.
~ Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Opening Night: Wednesday June 23, 2010
~ Level Up at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival, Sunday, June 27 at RUBA Hall
~ August 13, 2010 ~ British film set in Taliban Afghanistan set to hit cinemas Visit the review here
~ Philadelphia City Paper ~ The wily little brother of the Philly film family.
~ Philebrity.com ~ And Now, Your Handy Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Post
~ CultureMob.com ~ Indie Film Philly is Here: Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Runs June 23rd through 27th.
~ Seattle Funk scene documentary film – Wheedle’s Groove – to screen as part of the 3rd Philadelphia Independent Film Festival. Visit online Press Kit

Festival #2 ~ 2009
~ The 2nd Annual Philadelphia Independent Film Festival, June 25-28, 2009

Festival #1 ~ 2008
~ MEDIA BUREAU, A U.S. MULTI-MEDIA NETWORK Launches PHILADELPHIA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL


Directories and listings:
~ The Hollywood Reporter 
~ Festival on Wikipidia


Past Festival DOWNLOADABLE Schedules:
PIFF 2010 Film Screening Schedule 

DOWNLOADABLE ~ Media List:
– Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Press Media List 

 

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