With the minutes ticking by swiftly toward the final July 4th, deadline for MIFF submissions, the TIE UP LOOSE ENDS (TULE) CONTEST DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED to AUGUST 31, 2020, and TULE SUBMISSION FEES WAVED*. While other films have had an entire year or more to prepare, the very nature of the TULE contest necessitates …
Now that theaters are opening in Florida, the 2020 Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival (MIFF) will be held in October as in previous years if possible*. LATE FEES HAVE BEEN WAIVED. Submission fees are only $20 UNTIL THE FINAL DEADLINE on JULY 4TH Take advantage of this lower price. Don’t miss the opportunity to be recognized …
The 2020 MIFF will be held in October as planned if possible. Remember to send in your submissions through Filmfreeway on or before July 4th. Keeping your safety in mind amid the Coronavirus crisis, the planning committee developed contingency plans to produce a virtual show that is a mix of live and recorded material. It …
Congratulations Hank Rhodes, winner of the screenwriting portion of this year’s Tie Up Loose Ends Competition (TULE). Hank’s screen play, Waters Edge, is an intriguing work with lots of possible creative endings. Hank will receive a copy of Final Draft for his effort. Thank you to all who submitted entries into this portion of the contest. …
The Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival presents a new category for filmmakers, Shot On Mobile. Everyone has a phone, so everyone has a camera, and everyone shoots video with it. The advances in phone camera technology are expanding exponentially. Quality images can be made with a fraction of the investment. So show us what YOU can …
Winners for this year’s Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival were announced at the VIP reception following the final screenings. Congratulations to the winners. The Winners Laurels for each category can be found on Filmfreeway at by clicking the sample laurel on this post. Please be sure to find the winners laurel for your film. Thank you …
Michael Bailey Smith, a familiar face in TV and film and a video game voice artist, is best known for the horror films The Hills Have Eyes and The Hills Have Eyes II. He’s ready to share his experiences from working in the world of horror films as MIFF’s SPECIAL GUEST in: BEING IN A …
Making a special appearance at this year’s MIFF: Renowned stuntman and actor Kim Kahana. Mr. Kahana will appear at the MEET KIM KAHANA- PROFESSIONAL STUNTMAN event on Saturday, October 19, between 1:30- 2:30 pm. We will also be screening The Kahana Stunt School, a film by Eddie Craig, an active member of local film groups and …
Friday evening is full of laughs and giggles as comedian, podcaster, and host Kaycee Conlee emcees MIFF’s Comedy Showcase. Kaycee kicks off the show with a sample of her comedy best before hosting a series of humorous short films – including those submitted to this year’s Tie Up Loose Ends Contest. This event promises to …
Get ready for OPENING NIGHT at the MIFF. Meet special celebrity guest, CJ Hobgood, co-star of the evening’s film, And Two If By Sea. This entertaining documentary is about CJ and his twin brother Damien. The two grew up in Satellite Beach and went on to make waves in the surfing world, becoming legends in their …