We our proud to announce Lisa Corrao as MIFF’s Friday Night Comedy Program host! Lisa promises to entertain with material that is “clever, sarcastic, and a little dark, delivered with the smile and warmth of your favorite grade school teacher.” — Yes, Lisa, a long-time Florida resident, is a former middle school teacher who gave …
We are happy to announce the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival will be held Oct. 20-21, 2017, at Premiere Theaters Oaks Stadium 10 in Melbourne, Florida. How do you get involved? For one thing, MIFF’s early submission deadline (with the lowest entry fee) is coming up fast: May 4. Get your film in by that date, …
Thanks to everyone who made this year’s Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival a success! The following are the winners of this year’s superlative awards: Best Action/Adventure “Paying Mr. McGetty” directed by Michael Baumgarten Best Animation “Built to Serve” directed by Dylan Chase Best Cinematography “Undertaking” directed by Kevin O’Neill Ryan Dean, director of photography Best Comedy …
In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, the rescheduled Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival is ready to launch this weekend at The Oaks Premiere Theaters! Come for great movies, parties, special events and the red carpet. Get the full schedule with ticket links HERE. The festival features a variety of short films and features, including “The Fits,” …
A multitude of cutting-edge award-winning independent films have been selected for presentation at this year’s Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival (#MIFF2015) Oct. 23-24. Each year the MIFF showcases fantastic independent films in numerous genres. This year’s theme is “Dynamic Duos” to celebrate the incredible contribution music has made to cinema and our partnership with the Space …
Have you heard the news? “The Martial Arts Kid,” filmed here in our home territory – Florida’s Space Coast – will be featured at this year’s Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival. Directed by Michael Baumgarten, the family-friendly film has an anti-bullying theme. It stars Jansen Panettiere, Cynthia Rothrock, Kathryn Newton and Don “The Dragon” Wilson, who’s …
The Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival is looking forward to Oct. 23-24, when it returns to Premiere Theaters Oaks Stadium 10 in Melbourne, Florida, with a slate of great independent films and the theme of “Dynamic Duos.” Proposed by Joyce Wilden, the theme centers on a new project at the MIFF: pairing filmmakers with composers. As …
Fresh off its award-winning premiere at the 2014 Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival, the music video “Stronger” is now available online at YouTube and right here! The video features the music and performance of international recording artist Prita Chhabra, who was joined at the film festival by the video’s director, Steven Shea of Abyssmal Entertainment. The …
It’s Friday, the first day of the 2014 Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival, and we’re excited to welcome you to our site and to The Oaks, where the screenings start at 1 p.m. today! Here are the essential links you need for the next two days of fabulous films: SCHEDULE AND TICKETS: Get all the details …
The Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival has announced its 2014 Superlative Award nominees. This year’s theme is “From Bollywood to Hollywood” to celebrate the wonderful contribution of Indian filmmakers to cinema. Winners will be revealed on the second night of the festival, which runs this Friday and Saturday – Oct. 10-11 – at Premiere Theaters Oaks …