Kick off our 2014 festival at the Indie Memphis Best Bites Opening Night Reception, in the main lobby at Playhouse on the Square. Taste bites from local indie kitchens, inspired by the Memphis Flyer's "Best of" Readers poll. Chiwawa, Memphis Pizza Café, Molly's La Casita, Muddy's Bake Shop, Schweinhaus, Ryan Trimm's Sweetgrass, The Square Olive, Tom's Tiny Kitchen Pimento Cheese and more! Handcrafted brews by High Cotton Brewing Co., and Dark Horse wines brought to us by Arthur's Wine & Liquor, while supplies last.
The Next Black is a documentary film that explores the future of clothing. Watch as we meet with some of the most innovative companies on the planet to get their opinion on clothing and its future, including: heroes of sustainability, Patagonia; tech-clothing giants, Studio XO; sportswear icon, adidas; and Biocouture, a consultancy exploring living organisms to grow clothing and accessories.
Click here to buy Priority TicketsCelebrate Tennessee Filmmaking and Filmmakers with the Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission, and your social host (& Tennessee Filmmaker) Ryan Watt. This mixer precedes the evening's gala screening of Hometowner Shorts, so take the opportunity to meet some Hometown talent while enjoying bites generously provided by veteran festival supporter Central BBQ, please thank them with your patronage! Handcrafted brews by High Cotton Brewing Co., and Dark Horse wines brought to us by Arthur's Wine & Liquor, while supplies last.
Daniel is a 35-year-old computer programmer from Pittsburgh who lives a busy life. Along with balancing work, his marriage, and raising his three boys, Daniel spends much of his time actively involved in all things Bitcoin. After discovering Bitcoin in 2011, his love and obsession for the crypto-currency was born, revealing an uncharted world of new possibilities for him to explore. Join us as we take a journey through the rapidly growing world of Bitcoin.
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Roaring Tiger Vodka Cocktails, Brews by High Cotton Brewing Co. and wine by Dark Horse while supplies last.
Heaven & Hell themed costumes strongly encouraged Passholders & Invited Guests onlyThis journey begins with rhythmic allusions, tugging at the narrative, overlapping poems, then skip into some adult themes with humor, drama and intrigue. Your brain will get a quick colorful process scrub before the last piece of this experiment, a 30-minute portrait of American counterculture, a hybrid non-narrative documentary/experimental art film that questions parameters of all kinds: decency, fiction, culture, family, exploitation. You will talk about it.
A panel of local female filmmakers talk about the challenges and rewards of making movies in Memphis. Panelists include Laura Jean Hocking (ANTENNA), DeAara Lewis (TRICKS), Melissa Anderson Sweazy (JOHN’S FARM), and Mechelle Wilson (JUST A MEASURE OF FAITH).
INDIETALKS are sponsored by the Hohenberg Foundation. Free admission after Priority Pass, Festival Pass and Standby Card holders have been seated.
This is the New York International Children's Film Festival’s program "NYICFF Kid Flix Mix”
A kaleidoscopic showcase of the best short film and animation from around the world, for ages 4 to 8. Program includes films Sweden, New Zealand, France, Switzerland, Australia, the UK, and the United States.In English or no dialogue. Recommended for ages 3 – 8.
Monstersymfonie by Kiana Nagshineh (Germany, 2012, 4 min.). Meet the band: four monsters, one girl, and some very silly instruments. And they're definitely playing past their bedtime.
Hello World by Eric Serre (France, 2012, 5 min.). In a collage forest crafted out of newspaper, plants, and paper maché, a newborn owl wakes up and explores the complicated world around him.
Snowflake by Natalia Chernysheva (Russia, 2012, 5 min.) A boy receives a paper snowflake in the mail and sticks it under his pillow. In the morning, he finds that his world has been transformed.
Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds (2012, 7 min.). When Marisol sets out to create a sky for the class mural, she discovers the blue is missing from her paints. This story celebrates the creative process and what it means to look at the world through the eyes of an artist.
What is Music? By Christian Robinson (2013, 4 min.). Given a brief quiz on music, these kids provide some of the best – if not the most accurate – answers possible.
The Lovely Letter L by Evan Spiridellis (2012, 2 min.). An infectious song about lemons, light bulbs, laundry and lots more.
Hopfrog by Leonid Shmelkov (Russia, 2012, 4 min.). A series of non-scientific observations of the jumping fellows' life.
Big Block Sing-Song: Hair by Warren Brown (Canada, 2012, 2 min.). From the people who brought usJohn the Leprechaun, a Kraftwerk-style electronic pop tune about the stuff that grows out of your head.
The New Species by Katerina Karhánková (Czech Republic, 2013, 6 min.). Three friends discover a mysterious bone. With their imaginations running wild, they set out to discover the creature it belonged to.
The Mole at Sea by Anna Kadykova (Russia, 2012, 5 min.). Everyone's off to the seaside – by car, truck and train. Not wanting to miss out, the mole starts digging.
On The Wing by Vera Myakisheva (Russia, 2012, 6 min.). A young chicken wonders how she can learn to fly, just like all the other birds.
My Mom is an Airplane (Russia/USA, 2013, 6.5 min). There are all different kinds of mothers in this world. But can your mom fly? Part of the award winning Animation Show of Shows collection.
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Veteran indie producer Mike S. Ryan talks about current trends in indie film finance. The talk will touch upon tax credits, private equity, foreign sales, debt equity and foreign co-production options for Americans.
INDIETALKS are sponsored by the Hohenberg Foundation. Free admission after Priority Pass, Festival Pass and Standby Card holders have been seated.A ten year journey for a film finally starts to approach completion. Producer Mike Ryan will shows scenes from the film shot last January in memphis, and outline the path ahead.
INDIETALKS are sponsored by the Hohenberg Foundation. Free admission after Priority Pass, Festival Pass and Standby Card holders have been seated.
Despite recent high profile successes, black themed independent films still exist mostly on the margins. In an era of great uncertainty in the indie sphere in general, how are black indie filmmakers specifically coping with the decline of traditional revenue streams, the paucity of black financing partners and the persistent disinterest of their work to foreign audiences, international sales companies and large swaths of the African-American community? Filmmaker Magazine’s Brandon Harris leads this talk with Darius Clark Monroe (EVOLUTION OF A CRIMINAL), Lacey Schwartz (LITTLE WHITE LIE), Moon Molson (THE BRAVEST, THE BOLDEST), and Thomas Allen Harris (THROUGH A LENS DARKLY).
INDIETALKS are sponsored by the Hohenberg Foundation. Free admission after Priority Pass, Festival Pass and Standby Card holders have been seated.
You say you want to make movies? Or maybe you just want to generate beautiful things? Whatever it is, you know you want to use your labor in service of what you love. Producer Ted Hope has made over 70 excellent films, launched several successful companies, and now runs Fandor, bringing film lovers and makers together through an incredible collection of important and entertaining cinema available for streaming. Ted will share his top lessons learned, and several of his secrets earned, in this rare opportunity to see what drives his deep “Hope For Film”. Prepare to leave knowing how you too can have a sustainable and generative creative life, if you dare!
Burke’s Book Store will on hand with copies of Ted’s newly-released book, Hope for Film, available for purchase after the presentation.
INDIETALKS are sponsored by the Hohenberg Foundation. Free admission after Priority Pass, Festival Pass and Standby Card holders have been seated.
The Light and the Little Girl (dir. Guy Pooles / 7 min.)
A young girl finds herself entranced by a beam of light moving through her home and tries to capture it in a jar.
13 Pieces of the Universe (dir. Tara Sheffer / 19 min.)
Within the quiet universe of the Arkansas delta, a sixteen-year-old girl is forced to confront grief and grace while navigating the complex nature of adulthood.
Electric Indigo (dir. Jean-Julien Collette / 25 min.)
Indigo grew up in a family with two heterosexual fathers.
Out There (dir. Jennifer Suhr / 15 min.)
Abandoned by his mother in a small, strange town, 8-year-old Ollie discovers mysterious lights in his backyard.
Easy (dir. Daniel Laabs / 12 min.)
A character study about the relationship between two brothers; one on the verge of becoming an adult, the other becoming a teenager.
These Woods (dir. Tatiana Bears / 14 min.)
When Reese, a shy girl who lives on an alternative living community, befriends Geo, he changes her perspective of the world and her image of herself.
The Commercial Appeal’s John Beifuss leads this conversation with Dan Guando (The Weinstein Company’s Executive Vice President of Acquisitions) and Jeff Kaufman (Malco Theatres’ Senior Vice President of Film and Marketing) about the push and pull relationship between the studios that acquire independent features and the theatres that show them.
INDIETALKS are sponsored by the Hohenberg Foundation. Free admission after Priority Pass, Festival Pass and Standby Card holders have been seated.
This Happy Hour is so very! Join filmmakers and special guests in the Festival Lounge before the 25th anniversary gala screening of Heathers. Sponsored by The Barefoot Bride, & The Scholl Law Firm, this party promises elegance delivered by Simply Delicious Caterings.
Handcrafted brews by High Cotton Brewing Co., and Dark Horse wines brought to us by Arthur's Wine & Liquor, while supplies last.
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Stuck (dir. John Hockaday / 19 min.)
A door-to-door glue salesman must find a way to keep his family together.
A Fight to Propose (dir. PJ Gaynard / 5 min.)
Kevin and Jen love each other very much. Now it might be time to take the next step.
In (dir. Drew Paslay / 10 min.)
A short film about chasing your dreams, no matter how uncomfortable they make you feel.
Nights in Suburbia (dir. Alex Lee Williams / 9 min.)
An insomniac befriends a sleepwalking neighbor while he sleeps.
Small Little Things (dir. Jared Hogan / 12 min.)
A dreamy and mesmerizing portrait of young love which shifts between fantasy and memory.
One Night Only (dir. Che Grant / 16 min.)
A first date catastrophe or the beginning of true romance between an uptight 40-year-old American and a roguish 29-year-old Englishman.
Toutes des connes (Life's A Bitch) (dir. Francois Jaros / 6 min.)
Love grief. Shock. Denial. 95 scenes. 5 minutes. Life's a bitch.
The Story of Milo & Annie (dir. Harris Doran / 17 min.)
A love story about a restless secretary, who tries to discover the mystery of a guy who hasn't spoken since he was six years old.
Enjoy another fabulous Awards Show produced by local celebrity actress & television starlet Savannah Bearden. Root for your favorite films, re-live their best moments and share their glory as they are showered with praise and celebrate. Laughs included.
Join us ON THE ROOF to celebrate the IMFF Awards & Day of the Dead! Talk & Tweet with the Rocketfuel Social Media Team about how AMAZING the Awards Show was, discuss what films you MUST see on Sunday, and enjoy bites by BABALU Tacos & Tapas, now open on Overton Square.
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Please feel free to bring an image of a deceased loved one to place on the ofrenda (altar) to welcome their spirits to join the party.
From SpongeBob SquarePants to Phineas and Ferb and now Adventure Time, Kent Osborne is a writer and storyboard artist that has captured the imagination of children and adults everywhere. Hear him talk about his creative process and how he writes for your favorite animated characters.
INDIETALKS are sponsored by the Hohenberg Foundation. Free admission after Priority Pass, Festival Pass and Standby Card holders have been seated.
The Vision Quest (dir. Pete Ohs & Andrea Sisson / 9 min.)
An original fable about two extremely nearsighted men wandering across a mystical land in search of inspiration and food.
Evergreen (dir. Jackson Segars / 19 min.)
On a Mississippi farm, two brothers clash over their responsibilities to the farm, their father, and each other.
A Good Fish (dir. Nicolas Santos / 9 min.)
Left with nothing by their recently deceased father, two aimless brothers head home to face his funeral.
A Game on the Line (dir. Jake Hull / 13 min.)
A young father and former high-school football star struggles to provide for his wife and child.
Journeyman (dir. Leo Gilbert / 19 min.)
An aging ex-NBA ball player must choose between extending a damaged career or giving up everything for his young son.
Fortissimo (dir. Noah Wagner / 14 min.)
An elderly mime struggles for attention until he meets a young girl with a magical ability to produce sound with her every touch.
The Bravest, The Boldest (dir. Moon Molson / 17 min.)
Two Army Casualty Notification Officers arrive at a Harlem housing project to deliver some news to a woman about her son serving in the war in the Middle East.
A presentation featuring SONY Large Sensor Camera Technology. If you’re a working cinematographer, or hope to be one some day, this is one presentation you won’t want to miss.
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Wildly regarded as one of the best documentaries of all time, HOOP DREAMS won the Audience Award when it premiered at the 1994 Sundance Film Festival. It went on to receive awards from the Producer’s Guild of America, the Independent Spirit Awards, the National Arts Club and the National Society of Film Critics, to name just a few.
Danny & the Wild Bunch (dir. Robert Rugan / 5 min.)
A children's book author is told that her new manuscript needs to be 'darker', but her revisions piss off the characters in the book.
Strangers (dir. Justin Nickels / 14 min.)
A man gets out of jail to find his brother dating his ex just as strange things begin happening around him.
When You Were Mine (dir. Michelle Witten / 16 min.)
Ian and Anita escape unseen pursuers and arrive at a cabin in the desert. They seek a few days of solace together, but it becomes clear their relationship is ending.
Jonathan's Chest (dir. Christopher Radcliff / 15 min.)
A troubled teenager is visited by a boy claiming to be his brother, who disappeared years earlier.
Start of Something (dir. Derrick Hausen / 4 min.)
First love blooms for a young couple on a road trip.
Cupcake (dir. E.J. Carter / 3 min.)
There's nothing sweet about it.
One Please (dir. Jesse Burks / 6 min.)
Mommy and daddy love you... very, very much
American Frenzy (dir. Brandon Langley / 6 min.)
A hyperbolic anti-parable of the exploitation of our fears, the piggish plundering of the media news outlets, the birth of the ghost collective.
Witness Monitor (dir. Edward Worthy / 8 min.)
Following the witness of a murder from a surveillance room, a man is locked in with the murderer on his way in.
Static (dir. Sam Siske / 7 min.)
With nuclear destruction imminent, Static portrays these last moments of life through a series of parallel stories.
Of A Promise Broken (dir. Christian Walker / 21 min.)
A woman is tormented from beyond the grave by the ghost of her lover's ex wife.