Film Festival of the Week: Independent Film Festival of Boston

by MovieMaker Staff | Published April 10, 2007

Boston remains one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the United States--not simply for its historical significance but also now for its burgeoning independent film community. At the Independent Film Festival of Boston that community is celebrated.

This year the IFFBoston will run from April 25 - 30 and utilize such venues as the cityâ€™s historic Somerville, Brattle and Coolidge Corner theaters. Some of this yearâ€™s most anticipated screenings include actor-turned-director Sarah Polleyâ€™s feature debut, Away From Her, indie legend Hal Hartleyâ€™s Fay Grim and the latest from Wet Hot American Summer director David Wainâ€™s star-studded The Ten. “We look for original, risk-taking films and shy away from formulaic Hollywood fare dressed-up as indies,” says executive director Jason Redmond of the festivalâ€™s one-of-a-kind programming.

The truly unique aspect of this year’s fest is the partnership it has formed with Apple. The collaboration offers any paying customer an AppleTV, pre-loaded with a variety of films from its first four fests. “It’s the best of IFFBoston in a box,” says Redmond. Now in its fifth year, this yearâ€™s event will offer more movies, more parties and, as always, the Candlepin Bowling challenge--all of which makes this an event almost as big as that infamous tea gathering in the harbor.

Head over to www.iffboston.org for more information on how you can score yourself a seat (or an AppleTV).

Sound Off: As a festival promotion, IFFBoston is offering the new AppleTV loaded with independent programming. Is this the next step for festival distribution deals? Talk back in our comments section!

--Mallory Potosky

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Comment by Aelen on 4/11/07 at 9:45 pm

This film festival is awesome! If you have a chance, go attend and see the independent films available! Another film festival worth mentioning is the Newport Beach Film Festival, out in Southern California. I’m sure it’s not just yet as prestigious as other film festivals, but I know it’s rapidly becoming one of the most exclusive film festival events. Check it out! I found their website: http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com
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Comment by Aaron Kirk Douglas on 4/24/07 at 8:25 am

As the producer of one of this year’s IFF Boston films, naturally I highly recommend our documentary called “Monster Camp” about live action roleplaying. Variety called it “endearing” “Amusing” and a “guaranteed festival crowd-pleaser.” You don’t want to miss it!

Visit http://www.monstercampmovie.com to see the trailer