Filmmakers – are you ready to send your entry to the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival? The deadline is just around the corner! Get your regular film submissions in by July 4, preferably via Film Freeway. Meanwhile, there’s an extended deadline for the Tie Up Loose Ends competition, in which filmmakers take an open-ended screenplay and …
The Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival has named Eric Emerick the winner of the first phase of its 2016 competition, now titled “Tie Up Loose Ends.” His open-ended script was chosen as the winner with the help of the Screenwriters of Brevard. Now filmmakers have an opportunity to make a film of approximately five minutes in …
With the recent loss of our dear friend Dean Naegel, who was to coordinate script entries for our “Loose End” competition, we have extended the deadline for script submissions. If you have already submitted a script to the contest, please submit it again to the new address in the rules linked below! What is the …
Screenwriters have a unique opportunity to write a story with an open ending for a special Loose End competition held by the 2016 Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival. The festival is looking for five-minute screenplays that have a Loose End – an open ending. The winning screenplay’s ending will be resolved by different filmmakers, who will …
The Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival has wrapped up its 2015 event, which was filled with great films, events, parties and people. This video offers a fast flashback: Meanwhile, relive the red carpet here, and check out our first round of photos from the festival. Here’s a list of the awards presented Saturday night at The …
Starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, you can watch the red carpet streamed live, right here, from The Oaks Premiere Theaters as the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival celebrates its big final night. Special guests Don the Dragon Wilson, actor and kickboxing world champion; film producer James E. Wilson; and “The Martial Arts Kid” writer/director …
The MIFF is getting under way! Tonight there’s the SOLD-OUT event at TooJay’s, and starting Friday, it’s time for movies, parties and more at The Oaks! Make sure you check out the full schedule and get your tickets – the best deal is $65 for all the movies and parties! We’ll also be live-streaming the …
The Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival has announced its nominees for superlative awards. The awards will be announced on Saturday during the Oct. 23-24 event at The Oaks Premiere Theaters in Melbourne. (Click for schedule and tickets.) Here are the nominees: Best Action/Adventure “Exposed” directed by Darren Houle “M-Theory” directed by T.L. Westgate “Tech Squad” directed …
Check out the photos from the MIFF pre-party at Derek Gores Gallery! Thanks to the gallery, the fabulously costumed guests, and the awesome bands, Monday’s Mona Lisa and The Blast-Offs. (Click thumbnails to see larger images/slide show.) Meanwhile, MIFF is coming to The Oaks Premiere Theaters in Melboune Oct. 23-24. Schedule and ticket info Click …
MIFF 2015 is coming up Oct. 23-24 at Premiere Theaters Oaks Stadium 10 in Melbourne, with special guests including Don the Dragon Wilson, actor and kickboxing world champion; film producer James E. Wilson; and writer/director Michael Baumgarten. And don’t forget the local premiere of “The Martial Arts Kid” and the Dynamic Duos, pairing original films …
Look for our program schedule in the October issue of Brevard Live Magazine in print or on-line.
Thursday, Oct. 13th:
6:30 pm Opening Night
Special Presentation $10.00 Adults
$5.00 Seniors Adult discretion is advised.
Voyagers 2:43 directed by Ian Bertel. Music video celebrating the Landing Rooftop and the new Hotel Melby and featuring the musical talent of Char Good!
Hollywood Laundromat 1:30:06
Directed by Michael Baumgarten
They say Hollywood is the land of dreams. Love. Sex. Murder. Costumed vigilantes. For aspiring actor Heck Axelrod, it’s just another night working for his ex-girlfriend at Renita’s Hollywood Laundromat.
8:15 pm After-party with the music of Char Good or Rockstar Entertainment
Friday, Oct. 14th:
3:30pm, International Program.
Fury (Serbia), 25:00
Wisdom Teeth (China), 7:47
Maturity (Iran), 5:15
Incapable Hearts (Australia), 7:28
Pelagos (Greece), 6:30
Teratoma (France), 20:35
Mirror (Korea), 6:00
Pass It On (Australia), 12:39
Yuraken (Hong Kong), 2:11
Kovakkuyile (India), 8:18
We/R (Germany), 25:00
Mess of Iguanas (Spain), 5:19
7pm Comedy
Dara Weinstein is a comedian and actor based in New York City, and a graduate of the University of Chicago. Once in third grade, Dara threw a wig across the stage during a school play, which made 3-5 people chuckle. She has been hooked ever since. Dara performs regularly in New York City as a part of the sketch comedy troupe Girl Theory, and will be making her NYC solo debut at the Green Room 42 on October 25th with her one-woman-show, “Coolest Girl in School.” You can find Dara on TikTok @daraweinstein, where she refuses to choose a niche.
The audience is encouraged to wear HATS and there will be a grand prize for the most outrageous HAT.
The Cure 7:44
Character Study
Hispanic Actor 19:41
Game Night 7:00
Checkmate
Lockdown Showdown 6:50
Now Available From Amazon Prime :38
LoveisEternal 3:00
Christmas Eve with Moby Rat 1:17
Raining Cats and Dogs 18:00
9:30pm Fright Night Horror
Where’s Weirdo? 8:50
Fright Shift 17:00
When It’s Your Turn2 4:59
Night of the Shooter 12:30
The Myth 16:48
Middle Age Caring bear 6:29
Retribution 4:02
Listen to Me 1:53
Part Forever 12:33
The Wanderer 11:02
The Stalking 2:03
Mac 15:02
Saturday Oct. 15th
9am Florida Filmmakers Matinee
Saturday Morning 2:56
Obscure 11:14
Junctions 2:10
Keep Digging 22:36
DZ Machine 12:12
Between the Rings 18:26
Dance for Me 22:30
For Jesse 6:06
Malfunction 13:06
3 AM 6:00
Archangel 2:00
Missiya 8:59
Betty B’s Spa 20:29
Femme Foret 3:20
Spiritual Enlightenment 12:00
Kurt Got Hurt 2:53
Birthday Party 14:47
Gun and Run 14:00
The Lion and the Rabbit 1:51
1:30 pm Meet MIFF special guest Patrick Gallo (The Irishman, The Offer)
2:00 Filmmakers Roundtable Q & A
2:45 Youth Program
The Bet 2:48
How to Change a Bully 3:12
My Tiny Friends 1:53
Mystery of the Phone 2:51
Wild Thing 3:12
To Catch a Faerie 8:05
Cadenza 9:38
6:00 pm Red Carpet Reception including a special presentation by Turner Talent
7:00 pm VIP Program and Awards
Kim’s 9:23
Don’t Be Scared of Spaghetti Face 9:00
The Boy 3:52
Gruf and Me 9:07
To Catch a Faerie 8:05
Wanderer 5:00
Hummingbird 14:59
The Audition 2:50
Anirudh 11:32
9:00 pm After-party and Awards next door at Hemingway’s Tavern. Treats will be available but dine on your own.
Featuring the Music of Char Goodor Rockstar Entertainment