Get Ready for the Independent Film Festival of Boston
Exactly one week from today, the sixth annual Independent Film Festival of Boston will take off with a variety of movies from a variety of talented filmmakers.
The festival has enjoyed such success in the past that this year’s roster has been expanded to encompass 96 films that will be featured at over 150 screenings. The focus is on filmmakers whose work — be it long-form movies, documentaries, or short films — presents themes “that are life changing, thought provoking and expose aspects of life in new and revealing manners.”
And, if you think all the festival is about is going to a theater, sitting and watching, and then going home, then think again. In addition to the actual showings, organizers have planned panel discussions, Q&A sessions with filmmakers, and parties, as well. Special guests currently include a number of individuals who work in different areas of entertainment and film, such as Brad Neely, Chris Eigeman, Famke Janssen, Guy Maddin, Harlan Ellison, Harmony Korine, Harry & The Potters, Jay McCarroll, and Mary Stuart Masterson.
The weeklong Independent Film Festival of Boston, also called IFFBoston, runs from Wednesday, April 23, until Tuesday, April 29. There are several options for participating, ranging from purchasing individual tickets for specific films (shown at Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, and Somerville Theatre in Somerville) to buying one of several passes that allow admission to numerous events. Visit the Ticket Website for more information, as well as the websites for the Film Lineup, Music Lineup, Panel Schedule, and surprisingly full Party Schedule.
Continue after the jump to see the trailer for one of the film selections at IFFBoston that I’m personally looking forward to a great deal, director Grant Gee’s comprehensive documentary Joy Division, which is about the influential English band of the same name and its tragic lead singer Ian Curtis.
2 opinions for Get Ready for the Independent Film Festival of Boston
Heather-The New York City Traveler
Apr 17, 2008 at 2:40 am
I’m going to be in Boston next week and was a little bummed that I was going to miss some of New York’s famed Tribeca Film Festival. But taking a closer look, I think the TFF may have “sold out”– it’s become such a pretentious red-carpet event.
I’m happy to see that IFFBoston “keeps it real” with its true indie film selection and involvement of the actors and crew.
I’m looking forward to attending a few screenings next week!
Chandra
Apr 18, 2008 at 2:20 am
I think you’ll really have a good time at IFFBoston, Heather. I’m pretty sad that I’m going to have to miss out on it myself this year.
The organizers put a lot of effort into making the experience worth everyone’s while, and I have to agree that the selection of films is nothing less than excellent. Just browsing through the titles, I noticed so many I would want to catch if I were able to, I probably wouldn’t even have enough time to do so.
Enjoy the event if you go!
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