International Film Festival Manhattan
nternational Film Festival Manhattan Virtual Events 2020
THE CALL FOR ENTRIES IS CLOSED.
Note: Due to the Worldwide Pandemic, the International Film Festival Manhattan will be doing Virtual Events happening online on November 19 to 22, 2020. Decision to do so was because of the lockdowns and limited travel around the world due to the Pandemic. There is also lack of live events happening in NY. Meanwhile, we plan to do meaningful (for the filmmakers and audience alike) Virtual Events Online.
International Film Festival Manhattan NYC Merchandise (Premium T-Shirts, Sweaters, Mugs and Pompom Beanies) are available at https://sparkph.store/collections/iffm
International Film Festival Manhattan Virtual Events will be donating $2 of each Sold Ticket to the Typhoon victims of #UlyssesPH #RollyPH in the Philippines via the efforts of Barangay Ayala Alabang, together with the Sangguniang Kabataan and BAA Youth organizations.
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International Film Festival Manhattan Virtual Events
Tickets are now available. All tix are available to watch anytime on November 19 to 22, 2020. When you click on the tix you have 24 hours to watch the program. $15
1) "Closet" Dir: Takehiro Shindo Drama (Japan) 94 Mins
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2) "Diagnosing Healthcare Dir: Paul Roberts Documentary (USA) 89 Mins
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f90b1c0b3938d010704321d
3) "Double Vision" Dir: Terry R. Wickham (USA) 120 Mins
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f90b43c21f3410111270c07 (For Mature Audiences Only)
4) "Eerie Fairy Tales" Dir: Mart Sander Horror (Estonia) 93 Mins
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f90b2d2e85f8a00a57fdcf2
5) "Irumbu" Dir: Pradeesh Unnikrishnan, Drama (India) 80 Mins
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f90b67d7488c201360a176a
(For Mature Audiences Only)
6) "Karma the Movie" Dir: Ricardo Catalan Jr., Drama (USA) 94 Mins
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f90b141354c3b1ec0e50b0a
(For Mature Audiences Only)
7) KHATAK FILM SOCIETY Season 1 program Co-Programmed by Jameelah Rose Del Prado Lineses (Tibet, India, USA, Austria, Switzerland)
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f9a1529dbb83300e6831023
8) "Latay (Battered Husband)" Dir: Ralston Jover, Drama (Philippines) 85 Mins
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f90b5ceef29af0071d91219
9) "Reunion" Dir: Niki Iliev, Drama (Bulgaria) 110 Mins
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f90b55c1b3742012d0163d1
10) Shorts Program 1 Senior and Parent Issues (The Aging White Rapper, Sulyap (The Glance), I'm Fine, Sorry We're Closed, To Feel Your Broken Arms, The Healing, Mum's Hairpins, Anna, Boss)
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f987fefcd13cb0029bce30d
11) Shorts Program 2 Depressed and Bullied (Fish Head, New Endings, Dolores, ANX, Lenses, The Menu For Tomorrow)
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f9881e231e31e008503f118
12) Shorts Program 3 Lockdown ( Exit Package, Miniature Chess, Walls, It Will Be Fine, Sa Apat Na Sulok (In The Four Corners), Kulong The Lockdown, Sa Pag-Uwi (Coming Home), Blue Room Feelings, Namnama En Lolang (Grandmother's Hope) )
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f9882fb8bbc670130612b41
13) Shorts Program 4 New York and US Project (Ripple, How to Make A Passion Project, Into Gray, Are You Human, Boss, Ghost of a Chance)
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f98844260122800d692c152
14) Shorts Program 5 Horror and Mystery (The Smiler, Skin Deep, Hypnotized, The Ceremony, History of the US With Professor Norman, The Nightingale on the Sea and Doors)
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f98853673728d1e6e2064e9
15) Shorts Program 6 Filipino Films ( Biyaheng Madilim (A Night's Journey), Garbo (Pride), Tuta (Lapdog), Padayon (Keep Going), Filius (Son) )
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f988712090259005bfb1603
16) Shorts Program 7 Documentary (Kagitingan (Valor), Maglabay Ra In Sakit (The Pain Will Ease), In Paglayag A Sulu Story, Blue Room Feelings, Hacker hacker:HUNTER WannaCry: The Marcus Hutchins Story )
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f9888bacd13cb0029bce894
17) Shorts Program 8 Comedy (LOL, Enjoy The Day, In With Vinny, You, House Rules, Zoe's Dumpling Crisis and Dating Blind)
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f9889e973728d1e6e2066c7
18) "Take Out Girl" Dir: Hisonni Johnson, Drama (USA) 100 Mins
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f8a1656581e36010912ec64
19) "Thaen" Dir: Ganesh Vinayakan, Drama (India) 100 Mins
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20) "The One and Only Jewish Miss America" Dir: David Arond (USA) 51 Mins
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f90b817606b56005be683b2
21) "Unspoken" Dir: Daryl Denner, Drama (USA) 72 Mins
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f90ae3c3e64ec007864383f
22) Virtual International Film Festival Manhattan Awards Ceremony 2020
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f988c45fd34fa010ae6a228
23) "We Are All In This Together" Dir: Daniel Troia (USA) 67 Mins
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https://watch.eventive.org/iffmve2020/play/5f9b3bc4fc0b7b00e3ec18db

Partial List Official Selection 2020
Feature Films
1) "Reunion" Dir: Niki Iliev, Drama, Bulgaria 110 Mins
2) "Battered Husband" Dir: Ralston Jover, Drama, Philippines 85 Mins
3) "Take Out Girl" Dir: Hisonni Johnson, Drama, USA 100 Mins
4) "Unspoken" Dir: Daryl Denner, Drama, USA 72 Mins
5) "Karma the Movie" Dir: Ricardo Catalan Jr., Drama, USA, 94 Mins
6) "Eerie Fairy Tales" Dir: Mart Sander, Horror, Drama, Estonia, 93 Mins
7) "Irumbu" Dir: Pradeesh Unnikrishnan, Drama, India, 80 Mins
8) "Double Vision" Dir: Terry R. Wickham, Horror, USA, 120 Mins
9) "Closet" Dir: Takehiro Shindo, Drama, Japan, 94 Mins
10) "Thaen" Dir: Ganesh Vinayakan, Drama, India 100 Mins
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Selected but will not play at the fest:
1) "Wander" Dir: April Mullen, Drama, Action, Canada (Opted not to play at our Online Festival)
2) "Color in Dark: Battling Cancer in Myanmar" Dir: Tina Wang, USA, 5:37 Mins
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Documentary Films
1) "In Paglayag A Sulu Story" Dir: Rhadem Morados, Philippines, 30 Mins
2) "Diagnosis Healthcare" Dir: Paul Roberts, USA, 89 Mins
3) "The One and Only Jewish Miss America" Dir: David Arond, USA, 51 Mins
4) "We Are All In This Together" Dir: Daniel Troia, USA 67 Mins
5) "Maglabay Ra In Sakit (The Pain Will Ease)" Dir: Mijan Jumalon, Philippines, 5 Mins
6) "Kagitingan (Valor)" Dir: 1Lt Balaram S. Tamayo, Philippines 26:45 Mins
7) " hacker:HUNTER WannaCry: The Marcus Hutchins Story " Dir: Hugo Berkeley, 25 Mins
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Short Films
1) "Dolores" Dir: Bobby de Jesus, Drama, USA, 11;36 Mins
2) "Boss" Dir: Siraj Huda, Comedy, USA 4:22 Mins
3) "The Aging White Rapper" Dir: Andy Troy, Music Video, USA 6:09 Mins
4) " Sulyap (The Glance)" Dir: Geraldo Jumawan, Win Suarez Compendio, Drama, Philippines, 13:27 Mins
5) "ANX" Dir: Jorge Bryan Marquez, Drama, Macau, China / Philippines 9:37 Mins
6) "Biyaheng Madilim (A Night's Journey") Dir: Luisito Lagdameo Ignacio, Drama, Philippines, 15 Mins
7) "LOL" Dir: Mark Justine Aguillon, Comedy, Macau, China / Philippines 12:25 Mins
8) "History of the US with Professor Norman: Dir: Ben Morris, Drama, Comedy, Horror, USA, 11:49 Mins
9) "Dating Blind" Dir: Brian Pollock, Comedy, USA, 14 Mins
10) "New Endings" Dir: Diana Espinosa, Drama, USA, 14 Mins
11) "I'm Fine" Dir: Justine Ho, Drama, USA, 17 Mins
12) "Enjoy the Day" Dir: Kristi Donna Ng, Comedy, USA, 6 Mins
13) "Lenses" Dir: Carlos Smith, Animation, Colombia, 11:11 Mins
14) "Fish Head" Dir: Marcos Durian, Drama, USA 16:30 Mins
15) "In With Vinny" Dir: John Cramer, Comedy, USA 12 Mins
16) "The Smiler" Dir: Gregg Blake, Horror, USA 11 Mins
17) "Are You Human" Dir: Michael Wiehart, Music Video, USA 4:18 Mins
18) "Skin Deep" Dir: Stephen Cohen, Horror, USA 7:15 Mins
19) "Hypnotized" Dir: Jingheng Lin, Horror, China / USA, 3:38 Mins
20) "Walls" Dir: John Druzba, Drama, USA 8:30 Mins
22) "Miniature Chess" Dir: Phil Cheney, Drama, USA 12 Mins
23) "Garbo (Pride)" Dir: Alan Filoteo, Drama, Philippines 16:09 Mins
24) "Tuta (Lapdog)" Dir: Nadyn Estacio, Celina Makani, Drama, Philippines 3:29 Mins
25) "It Will Be Fine" Dir: Anne Berndt, Music Video, Germany 3:39 Mins
26) "Sorry We're Closed" Dir: Casper Holtzen, Drama, USA, 7:35 Mins
27) "Ripple" Dir: Nachayka Vanterpool, Drama, USA 14:59 Mins
28) "Sentir Tus Brazos Rotos (To Feel Your Broken Arms)" Dir: Emilia Ruiz, Drama, Spain 13:56 Mins
29) "Sa Apat Na Sulok" Dir: Scarlet Mendoza, Drama, Philippines 7:36 Mins
30) "Kulong The Lockdown Story" Dir: Michael Daya, Drama, Philippines 7:07 Mins
31) "Filius (Son): Dir: Justin Allen Caspulso, Drama, Philippines 5 Mins
32) "Padayon (Keep Going)" Dir: Clanche Dayve Belleza, Drama, Philippines 4:25 Mins
33) "How To Make Your Passion Project: Dir: Joseph Holmes, Dance, Drama, USA 7:18 Mins
34) "Into Gray" Dir: Andrew Froening, Crime Webisode, USA, 22 Mins
35) "You" Dir: Jess Carson, Comedy, USA 8:53 Mins
36) " The Healing" Dir: Papa Jean, Drama, USA 7:48 Mins
37) " The Ceremony" Dir: Jeremy Stewart, Horror, USA 6:50 Mins
38) "Mum's Hairpins" Dir: Tatiana Fedorovskaya, War Drama, Russian Federation, 19:45 Mins
39) "The Menu For Tomorrow" Dir: Kazuhiro Kiuchi, Drama, Japan, 19: 57 Mins
40) "The Nightingale on the Sea" Dir: Martina Mele, Drama, Italy, 8:28 Mins
41) "House Rules" Dir: Girard Tecson, Comedy, USA, 11:18 Mins
42) "Zoe's Dumpling Crisis Dir: Ellen Rodnianski, Comedy, USA 10:30 Mins
43) " Anna" Dir: Dekel Berenson, Drama, UK, 15 Mins
44) "Exit Package" Dir: John Gray, USA, 13:08 Mins
45) "Doors" Dir: Caleb Harris, USA, 10:35 Mins
46) "Ghost of a Chance" Dir: Manes Duerr, USA, Austria, 10:25 Mins
Quarancine TOP 3
47) "Sa Pag Uwi" Dir: Melchor Avila Berja, Philippines
48) "Namnama En Lolang (Gransdmother's Hope)" Dir: Jonnie Lyn Dasalla, Philippines
49) "Blue Room Feelings" Dir: Ruka Azuma, Philippines
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*Co-Program with KHATAK FILM SOCIETY Season 1 program*
1) “5th Annual Himalayan Elders Project Picnic Report 2016” Dir: Himalayan Elders Project, Documentary, USA | Tibet, 4 mins
2) “Prince of Peace” Artist: Sonam Topden, Dir: Tenzin Nyibum, Music Video, USA | Tibet, 4 mins
3) “I don’t care” Artist: Christeosonam feat. Saynsolo, Dir: Karma Yeshi Namdak, Music Video, India | Tibet, 2 mins
4) “Tsewa Mashi Meh” Artist: Tenzin Kunsang Zadu Ba “TENKUN”, Director: Tenzin Kunsang Zadu Ba “TENKUN”, Music Video, Switzerland | Tibet, 4 mins
5) “Bhodkae - Tibetan Language” Artist: Penpa Tsering “PEMSI” and Tenzin Seungyi, Dir: Penpa Tsering “PEMSI” and Tenzin Seungyi, Music Video, USA-Austria-Switzerland | Tibet, 5 mins
6) “Tsedung” Artist: Tenzin Tsering “BHUCHUNG”, Dir: Tenzin Tsering “BHUCHUNG” and Karma Yeshi Namdak, Music Video,
India | Tibet, 5 mins
7) “The Hidden Paradise - Kinnaur“ Dir: Jojo Borayantu, Advertisement/Music Video, India (Kinnaur), 2 mins
8) “TAMDIN: Story Behind The Lens” Dir: Norbu Tsering “NORTSE.PRODUCTION”, Documentary, India | Tibet, 12 mins
9) “Tashi Tendrel” Artist: Tenzin Donsel, Dir: Tenzin Nyibum and Tenzin Donsel, Music Video, USA | Tibet, 4 mins
10) “Namdroling” Dir: Taklha, Religious/Spiritual, India | Tibet, 5 mins
11) “Lhasa Drenki (Missing Lhasa)” Artist: Pemsi and Tenzin Seungyi, Dir: Pemsi and Tenzin Seungyi, Music Video, USA-Austria-Switzerland | Tibet, 5 mins
12. “Mitse Chik” Artist: Tenzin Choegyal (Namsa Marpo), Dir: Karma Yeshi Namdak, Music Video, India | Tibet, 6 mins
13) “Rewa” Artist: Tenzin Kunsang Zadu Ba “TENKUN”, Dir: Tenzin Kunsang Zadu Ba “TENKUN”, Music Video, Switzerland | Tibet, 5 mins
14) “Year 2020” Dir: Taklha, Drama, India | Tibet, 5 mins
15) “Yeshi Norbu Yin” Artist: Sonam Topden, Dir: Tenzin Nyibum, Music Video, USA | Tibet, 4 mins
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International Film Festival Manhattan 2019
Co Presented by: Philippine Airlines & Tag Line Global
Additional Sponsors:
Film School Manila, Nomad Restaurant NY, Talent and Skills
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List of Awardees 2019
Additional Award for November 16 & 17, 2019
International Film Festival Manhattan Audience Awardees:
Feature Film: "Running For Freedom" Dir: James Castillo (USA)
Short Film: "Miss Concepcion" Dir: Emir Khan Bautista (Philippines)
1) Lifetime Achievement Award - Directing
Joel Lamangan
2) Lifetime Achievement Award - Acting / Directing
Cesar Montano
3) Best Student Film
"Elon's Way" (Philippines)
Dir: Julienne Roasa
4) Best Cinematography
"We Need A Hero" (USA)
DP: John Michael Lee
5) Best Music Video
"A Dagger in Your Heart" Artist: Gail Banawis (USA)
Dir: Ted Reyes
6) Best Music Video
"Inside Out" Artist: Brix Shaumburg (Germany)
Dir: Mabel Winkler / Wilhelm van de LOO
7) IFFM Most Popular
"Inside Out" Video Promo of Brix Shaumburg (Germany)
8) Best Actor Short Film
Cesar Montano
"Heart For Victory" (Philippines)
9) Best Actor Short Film
Amanda Troisi
"Trovondola" (USA)
10) Best Short Film
"Amor Falso" (Philippines)
Dir: Mark Dela Cruz
11) Best Director Short
Mauricio Zapata
"Rattled"
12) Best Screenplay
"Guerrero"
Writer: Carlo Ortega Cuevas
13) Best Actor
Ogie Alcasid
"Kuya Wes"
14) Best Actress
Gloria Romero
"Rainbow Sunset" (Philippines)
15) Best Ensemble Acting
Eddie Garcia, Tony Mabesa, Gloria Romero, Aiko Melendez, Tirso Cruz, Shido Roxas, Albie Casino, Ross Pesigan
"Rainbow Sunset" (Philippines)
16) Best Director
Igor Stephen Ragos
"Nursery Rhyme of a Madman" (Canada)
17) Independent Achievement Award - Producing
Vincent Veloso
"Changelings Forlorn Lauren" (USA)
18) Best Feature Documentary
"No Man Left Behind" (Philippines)
Dir: Ella Mage
19) Best Feature Film USA
"Bad Impulse" (USA)
Dir/Prod: Michelle Danner
20) Best Feature Film Global
"Rainbow Sunset" (Philippines)
Producer: Harlene Bautista
21) IFFM Filmmaking Contest Best of the Best
Winner:
1) "Akap" (USA)
Dir: Alain Davis
Runners Up
2) "Dream" (Philippines)
Dir: Jayson Pabalan
3) "Checklist (Philippines)
Dir: Mark Justine Aguillon
Special Prize 2 Week Scholarship from Film School Manila for February 2020
1) Alain Davis (USA)
2) Amanda Troisi (USA)
3) Brix Schaumburg (Germany)
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October 16, 2019 Awards Night: Philippine Center Kalayaan Hall 556 5th Ave NYC
October 17, 2019 Opening Night Philippine Center Kalayaan Hall 556 5th Ave NYC
October 18 - 20, 2019 Screenings: Producers Club 358 W 44th St NYC
November 16 - 17, 2019 additional screenings
All November 16 & 17, 2019 screening are @ Producers Club 358 W 44th St NYC
(near 9th Ave) Tix $20 @ the door
NOTE:
$1 from each ticket sold at the November 16 & 17, 2019 screenings of the International Film Festival Manhattan will be donated to: http://www.aprayer4alex.org/
Aprayer4Alex is a non-profit organization that provides emotional and financial support to children coping with life threatening illnesses. Our Aprayer4Alex honors the life of Alexandra L. Cancio, who battled Neuroblastoma, a pediatric cancer, for 9 years and 11 months. Alex, passed away at 14 years old on August 12, 2013.
Saturday, November 16, 2019 @ 1210PM - 2PM
Short Film: 1) " Majik " Drama, Dir: Lara Summer Callanta 15 mins, Philippines
2) "Simoy" Drama Dir: Rowell Lester Pinoon 15 mins, Philippines
Feature Film: "Isang Hakbang" Drama, Dir: Mike Magat 60 mins, Philippines
Starring Snooky Serna, Ricardo Cepeda and Miguel Antonio
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Saturday, November 16, 2019 @ 210PM - 330PM
Short Film:
1) " Paano Maging Superhero " Animation Dir: Kurt Razel De Leon 15 mins, Philippines
2) " Leave Notes " Romantic Drama Dir: Nicole Alyssa Valdes 15 mins, Philippines
Feature Film: "Unsurrendered 2" Interview of WW II Guerillas, Documentary Dir: Bani Logrono Producers: Lucky Guillermo, Mai Guillermo and Mike Villa-Real 60 mins Philippines
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Saturday, November 16, 2019 @ 345PM - 545PM
Shorts Program 1
1) "Not Today" Drama, Dir: Emir Khan Bautista 24 mins Philippines
2) "MIss Concepcion" Drama. Dir: Emir Khan Bautista 23 mins Philippines
3) "The Last Bucket List" Drama, Dir: Bibo Ebuen 16 mins USA
4) "Panaghoy" Drama, Dir: Alvin Baloloy 15.5 mins Philippines
5) "Opheila" Drama Dir: Celina Mae Medina 15 mins Philippines
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Saturday, November 16, 2019 @ 6PM - 730PM
Shorts Program 2
1) "Pamilyang Bulag, Pipi at Bingi" Drama Dir: Mark Justin Aguillon 14 mins Philippines
2) "Lualo" Drama Dir: Judiel Angelle Vega Nieva 12 mins Philippines
3) "Pas an" Drama Dir: Geraldo Jumawan 15 mins Philippines
4) "Viral Kids" Drama Dir: Arjanmar H Rebeta 18 mins Philippines
5) "Palaspas" Drama, Rituals Dir: Jason Gantan Pabalan 12 mins Philippines
6) "Akap" Christian Dir: Alain Davis 5 mins USA
7) "The Dip" Off Season 6 Epsiode 2 Travel Dir: Ray and Alicia Alba 5 mins USA
8) "Elon's Way" Drama Dir: Julienne Roasa 15 mins Philippines
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Saturday, November 16, 2019 @ 745PM - 915PM
"Lola M" Drama Dir: Vee Umpad Miguel Lorenza Peralta 72 mins Philippines
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Saturday, November 16, 2019 930P - 1130PM
"The Timeline of B's Life" Drama Dir: Crisaldo Pablo 96 mins Philippines
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Sunday, November 17, 2019 730PM - 930PM
"Running For Freedom" Documentary Dir: James Castillo 98 mins USA
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Sunday, November 17, 2019 945pm - 1145PM CLOSING NIGHT FILM
Short Film: 1) "The Filipino Steampunk Artists" Documentary Dir: Jospeh Klif Porciuncula and Fritzel Jess Silorio 10 mins Philippines
2) "Anonymous" Drama Dir: Michael Cutrone 16 mins USA
Feature Film: "Alimuom" Sci Fi Dir: Keith Sicat Producer: Sari Dalena Starring Eppy Quizon, Ina Feleo 83 mins Philippines
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Schedule of Events of Official Selection 2019
(Additional Film Selections for IFFM November 16-17, 2019 Screenings to be follow)
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 6PM - 11PM Philippine Center 556 5th Ave NY, NY 10036 Attire: Formal
6PM - 7PM Food Reception at the Lobby
7PM - 9PM Screening "Rainbow Sunset" Drama,Dir: Joel Lamangan Philippines 110 mins
9PM - 11PM International Film Festival Manhattan Awards Night
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Thursday, October 17, 2019 Philippine Center 556 5th Ave NY, NY 10036 Attire Formal
7PM - 830PM Screening of
1)" Fashion Undiscovered Inspiration Strength and Fear " (Documentary) USA 40 mins Dir: Carmelo Soberano, plus: Carmelo Soberano Director Reel featuring Nisha Kalamdani - Actress, William Lu - Dancer, Bella Owen - Actress
2) " We are the Champions " WCOPA Team USA 2019 (Documentary) USA 15 mins Dir: Dennis Almario
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Thursday. October 17, 2019 Philippine Center 556 5th Ave NY, NY 10036
845 - 1045PM Screening of
Feature Film: "Kuya Wes" Drama, Romance Dir: James Robin Mayo Starring Ogie Alcasid and Ina Raymundo 80 mins
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All Regular Screenings from October 18 - 20, 2019 will be at the Producers Club 358 W 44th St NY, NY 10036 (near 9th Ave)
Friday, October 18, 2019 @ 515PM Producers Club 358 W 44th St NY, NY 10036 (near 9th Ave)
"Nursery Rhyme of a Madman" Drama, Comedy, Canada Dir: Igor Stephen Ragos
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Friday, October 18, 2019 @725PM - 925PM Producers Club 358 W 44th St NY, NY 10036 (near 9th Ave)
Shorts Program 2
1) "The Best Way To Murder" Drama Dir: Nick Gavin 10 mins
2) "The Opera Singer" Drama USA Dir: Anthony Fazio 14 mins
3) "Changelings Forlorn Lauren" Drama USA Dir: Vincent Veloso 11 mins
4) "The Thing We Don't Say" Drama USA Dir: Soleidy Mendez 15 mins
5) "Chap Stic Sick" Horror USA Dir: Levay Nite 5.5 mins
6) "The Investigation of Someone's Kind Sorta But Not Really Disappearance" Comedy USA Dir: Tom Walsh 13 mins
7) "Café Diem" Dir: Romantic Comedy USA Dir: Christopher Kerr 4 mins
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Friday, October 19, 2019 @ 935PM - 1135PM
"Search Engine" Comedy, USA Dir: Russel Brown 95 mins
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Saturday, October 19, 2019 @ 1210PM - 210PM Producers Club 358 W44th St N, NY 10036 (near 9th Ave)
Feature : "A Dark Place" Documentary, Austria Dir: Javier Luque 57 mins
Short Films Program 3
1) "Find Harbour For A Day" Drama France, Dir: Thomas Guentch 25 mins
2) "Temptation of St Francis" Animation USA Dir: Johnnie Semerad 6 mins
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Saturday, October 19, 2019 @ 220PM - 4PM Producers Club 358 W44th St N, NY 10036 (near 9th Ave)
Shorts Program 4
1) Leon Miguel Acting Reel Philippines 3 mins
2) "Tinubdan" Drama Philippines Dir: Ricky Dumapit 12 mins
3) "Batibat" Drama/Horror Philippines Dir: Danilo Ugali 23 mins
4) "We Need A Hero" Documentary USA Dir: John Michael Lee 5 mins
5) "The Prime Time" TV Series USA Dir: Linzi Martinez, Debra Koerner 24 mins
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Saturday, October 19, 2019 @ 410PM - 6PM Producers Club 358 W44th St N, NY 10036 (near 9th Ave)
Shorts Program 5
1) "A Dagger in Your Heart" Music Video USA Dir: Ted Reyes Artist: Gail Banawis 5 mins
2) "inside: Out Music Video Germany Dir: Mabel Winkler, Wilhelm van de LOO Artist: Brix Schaumburg 6.5 mins
3) "I Don't Know" Comedy Germany Dir: Veronika Bolotina Starring: Brix Schaumburg 13 mins
4) "The Blogger" Philippines Dir: Dexter Macaraeg Blogger: MJ Racadio 8.5 mins
5) "Phoebe" Comedy USA Dir: Kyra Gardner 8.5 mins
6) "Pasko Sa Pinas" Music Video USA Dir: John Michael Lee Artist: Doc Ime 4 mins
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Saturday, October 19, 2019 @ 610PM - 750PM Producers Club 358 W 44th St NY, NY 10036 (near 9th Ave)
Shorts Program 6
1)"Cadence" Dramedy Dir: Jonny Lewis USA 4 mins
2) "The Timepiece"Drama Dir: Karan Choudhary USA 14 mins
3) "Undefined" Drama Dir: Siraj Huda USA 6 mins
4) "No Man Left Behind" Documentary Philippines Dir: Ella Mage 15 mins
5) "Heart For Victory" Drama Philippines Dir: Cesar Montano 17 mins (with Q&A)
Saturday, October 19, 2019 @ 8PM - 920PM Producers Club 358 W 44th St NY, NY 10036 (near 9th Ave)
Shorts Program 7
1) "Trovondola" Dir: Amanda Troisi, Samantha Plakyda Experimental USA 17 mins
2) "The Connection Web Series" Dir: Andrew Froening Web Series USA 5 mins
3) Nathan Harding Acting Reel USA 4.19 Mins
4) "Rattled" Dir: Mauricio Zapata Drama USA 23 mins
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Saturday, October 19, 2019 @ 940PM - 1130PM Producers Club 358 W 44th St NY, NY 10036 (near 9th Ave)
Shorts Program 8
1) " Amor Falso " Drama Philippines Dir: Mark Dela Cruz 6 mins
2)" Videogame Addiction " Comedy USA Dir: Ben Morris 2 mins
3) "Talk" Drama France Dir: Bolanger Romuald Starring: William Baldwin 25 mins
4) " Always " Drama USA Dir: Sam Zapiain 11 mins
5) "The Messenger Hermes Remembers" Canada Dir: Algis Kemezys 23 mins
6) "Blue Balls" USA Dir: Jordan Maranto 7 mins
7) "Paalala" Philippines Dir: Miguel Antonio Sonza 7 mins
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Sunday, October 20, 2019 @ 1210PM - 1PM Producers Club 358 W 44th St NY, NY 10036 (near 9th Ave)
"Odd - Act III" Short Film 30 Mins, Experimental (USA) Dir: Adam Baranello Starring: Gail Baranello, Kaylie Wilson, Lua Li, Alora Usher, Rose Kelly, Kaitlin Hubbell, Abigail Hubbell
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Sunday, October 20, 2019 @ 320PM - 510PM Producers Club 358 W 44th St NY, NY 10036 (near 9th Ave)
1) Short Film: "The Nun's Kadish" Religious USA, 7 mins
2) Feature Film: "The Visit: Preparing for Pope Francis" Documentary Ireland, 52 mins
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Sunday, October 20, 2019 @ 510PM - 720PM Venue: Producers Club 358 W 44th St NYC
"Guerrero" Feature Film 101 mins Dir: Carlo Ortega (Philippines)
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Sunday, October 20, 2019 @ 1040PM - 1140PM Producers Club 358 W 44th St NYC 10036
Note: Refreshments will be served at this screening.
"Casting Call" 45 Mins Comedy Dir: Peter Marco USA
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International Film Festival Manhattan List of Awardees 2018
Honorable Mention:
Vincent Veloso “Suburban Sepulchre”
Linzi Martinez “Happy Healthy Stronger”
Mo Zapata “Lips”
Potri Ranka Manis “Mindanao”
Ricardo Catalan Jr “Reunion”
Ian Rowe “The Boy”
Ruru Madrid “ Magpakailanman – Takbo ng Buhay Ko”
Mariz Umali “I Witness – Behind The Banquet”
Winner IFFM NY Filmmaking Contest
4) Family Oriented Award “Laya” Dir: Arvin Belarmino
3) Advocacy Award “Kuya” Dir: Emir Khan Bautista PCCI
2) Best Collaboarative Award Dir: Cheska Paloma
1) Winner: IFFM NY Filmmaking Contest: “Disiotso” Dir: Mike Magat
1) Lifetime Achievement Awardee : Producing
Ms Baby Go
2) Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Fashion Design
Ms Vanny Tousignant
3) Best Student Film:
“Kiss” Dir: Harlene Bautista (Philippines)
4) Best Production Design:
“Chop Chop Blues” PD: Fritz Silorio (Philippines)
5) Best Cinematography:
DP: Jameelah Rose Prado Lineses (Saudi Arabia)
6) Best Music Video:
“The Emoji Song” (Music Video of Ben Rauch) Dir: Ada Valerich (USA)
7) IFFM Most Popular:
“Who Am I” Dir: Mark Justine Aguillon (Philippines)
8) Best Screenplay
“Ben’s Entanglement” Writer: Gerard Mendez
9) Best Editing
“Off The Cuff” Editor: John Richardson
10) Best Short
“Black Palette” Dir: Fritz Silorio (Philippines)
11) Best Actor Short
“A Self Deluded Man” Actor: Borje Lunberg (Sweden)
12) Best Director Short
“Public Service” Dir: Mark Dela Cruz (Philippines)
13) Best Actor:
“Sekyu” Actor Allen Dizon (Philippines)
14) Best Actress
“The Maid in London” Actress Andi Eigenmann (Philippines)
15) Best Ensemble Acting
“One Nation Under God” Actors: Isaak Preseley, Kevin Sorbo, Antonio Sabato Jr. Alex Johnson (USA)
16) Best Director:
“All She Wrote” Dir: Niki Iliev (Bulgaria)
17) Best Documentary
“Revolution Selfie The Red Batallion” Dir: Steven de Castro (USA)
18) Best Feature USA
“One Nation Under God” Producer Dawn Johnson, Jarred Coates (USA)
19) Best Feature Global
“The Story About Love is” Dir: Max Croci (Italy)
20) Independent Achievement Award:
TIE between the two.
” Am-Amma “ Dir/Prod: Dexter Macaraeg (Philippines)
“Kadena” Dir: Arvin Belarmino Producers: Patsy Ferrer, Dan Masinsin (Philippines)
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Official Media Sponsor GMA Pinoy TV GMA Life TV GMA News TV
Schedule of Events and Official Selection
International Film Festival Manhattan Opening Night Film Wednesday, October 17, 2018 6PM to 10PM
including Light Dinner / Red Carpet Reception / Screening & Q&A with Isaak Presley and filmmakers
Elmhurst Baptist Church 87-37 Whitney Avenue Elmhurst NY 11373
"One Nation Under God" Dir: Lisa Arnold Prod: Dawn Johnson and Jarred Coates Narrative Feature (Faith Based) 90 mins (USA)
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International Film Festival Manhattan Awards Night Thursday October 18, 2018 6PM – 11PM
Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center 556 5th Ave NY, NY USA 10036
6 - 7PM Red Carpet Interviews and Light Dinner / Food Tasting / Food Festival Reception at the Lobby
7 - 9PM Screening of Feature Film : "Sekyu" (Philippines) 90 mins Dir: Joel Lamangan starring Allen Dizon
with Short Film: "Ben's Entanglement" (USA) 15 mins Dir: Gerard Mendez starring Ignacyo Matinya, Amanda Troisi
9PM – 11PM International Film Festival Manhattan Awards Night
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International Film Festival Manhattan Regular Screening Friday October 19, 2018 2PM - 5PM
Producers Club 358 W44th St NYC 10036 (3rd Floor Sonnet Theater)
Feature Film: "The Maid in London" Dir: Danilo Ugali (Drama) 141 Mins (UK)
Short Film: Rudy's Bunker" (Drama) 12 Mins Dir: Peter Marco (USA)
Short Film: Made In China" (Drama) 20 Mins Dir: Sarwar Habib (USA)
Short Film: "Sequence 13" (Drama) Dir: Porscha Nicolas, Sarita Morales 14 Mins (Philippines)
Short Film: "Kinding Sindaw (Documentary) Dir: Jameelah Rose Del Prado Lineses 4 Mins (USA)
Short Film: "Sequence 13" (Drama) Dir: Porscha Nicolas, Sarita Morales 14 Mins (Philippines)
Short Film: "MINDANAO: The Legend of Tabunaway, Mamalu and Their Descendents” (Documentary) Dir: Potri Ranka Manis 4 Mins (USA)
Short Film: “ Chop Chop Blues” (Music Video) Dir: Gorio Vicuna
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International Film Festival Manhattan Regular Screening Friday October 19, 2018 515PM - 715PM
Producers Club 358 W44th St NYC 10036 (3rd Floor Sonnet Theater)
Shorts USA
"Lips" (Drama) 9 Mins Dir: Mauricio Zapata" (USA)
"Thumb Wrestler" (Comedy) 25 Mins Dir: Michael Thomas Cain (USA)
"Split Seconds" (Cop Drama) 11 Mins Dir: David Lumumba (USA)
"Land of Eternal Spring" (Documentray Short) 3 Mins Dir: Boaz Dvir (USA)
"The Recurring" (Horror/Suspense) 7 Mins Dir: Alexi Papalexopolis (USA)
"Reunion" (Drama) 17 Mins 30 secs Dir: Ricardo Catalan Jr (USA)
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International Film Festival Manhattan Regular Screening Friday October 19, 2018 725PM - 925PM
Producers Club 358 W44th St NYC 10036 (3rd Floor Sonnet Theater)
Feature Film:The Story About Love Is..." (Drama / Comedy) 92 Mins Dir: Max Croci (Italy)
Documentary Short "The Sky's the Limit: Immigrant Life at the Dominico-American Society of Queens" ((Docu Short) 7 Mins Dir: Dennis Han (USA)
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International Film Festival Manhattan Regular Screening Friday October 19, 2018 935PM - 1135PM
Producers Club 358 W44th St NYC 10036 (3rd Floor Sonnet Theater)
Feature Film: "Mixed Match" (Documentary/Animation) 96 Mins Dir: Jeff Chiba Stearns (Canada)
Short Film: "Happy Healthy Stronger" (Reality TV) 8 Mins Linzi Martinez (USA)
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International Film Festival Manhattan Regular Screening Saturday, October 20, 2018 @ 1210PM - 210PM
Producers Club 358 W 44th St NY NY 10036 (3rd Flr Sonnet Theater)
"Around The World Shorts" (Short Films and Music Videos from Around the World)
1) "The Bird" (Drama) 20 Mins Dir: Lisa Hurel (France)
2) "The Coach" (Drama) 6 Mins Dir: Gael Gomez (France)
3) "GAB" (Drama) 10 Mins Dir: Gazander Biricik (France)
4) "A Self Deluded Man" (Drama) 10 Mins 30 secs Dir: Adreas Alfredsson (Sweden)
5) "Once (in my life)" (Drama) 20 Mins Dir: Francesco Colangelo (Italy)
6) "Perfectly Right" (Music Video) 4 Mins 30 secs Dir: Antonio Celotto (UK)
7) "The Emoji Song" (Music Video of Ben Rauch) 3 Mins 30 secs Dir: Ada Valerich (USA)
8) "The Latest Dance" (Music Video) 8 Mins Dir: Chris Keller (UK)
9) "The Boy" (Drama) 6 Mins Dir: Ian Rowe (USA)
10) "Atareek" (Music Video) 2 Mins Dir: Jameelah Rose del Prado Lineses (Saudi Arabia)
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International Film Festival Manhattan Regular Screening Saturday, October 20, 2018 @ 220PM - 4PM
Producers Club 358 W 44th St NY NY 10036 (3rd Flr Sonnet Theater)
"Filipino Shorts Filipino Filmmakers # 1 "
1) "Public Service" (Drama) 5 Mins 30 secs Dir: Mark Dela Cruz (Philippines)
2) "!0 Seconds" (Drama/Action) 8 Mins Dir: Mike Magat (Philippines)
3) " Black Palette" (Drama) 20 Mins Dir: Fritz Silorio (Philippines)
4) "Who Am I" (Drama) 26 Mins Dir: Mark Justin Aguillon (Philippines)
5) "Becloud" (Drama) 8 Mins Dir: Rianna Evita Ronquillo Prod: Rodney Reyes (USA)
6) "Mortals" (Docu Short) 5 Mins Dir: John Michael Lee (USA)
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International Film Festival Manhattan Regular Screening Saturday, October 20, 2018 @ 410PM - 6PM
Producers Club 358 W 44th St NY NY 10036 (3rd Flr Sonnet Theater)
"Filipino Shorts Filipino Filmmakers # 2"
"Muse of Melancholy" (Drama) 10 Mins Dir: Eric Jose Pancho (Philippines)
"Am-Amma" (Documentary) 26 Mins Dir: Dexter Macaraeg (Philippines)
"Distance" (Drama) 13 Mins Dir: Craig Nisperos (USA)
"#GLITCH" (Drama) 10 Mins Dir: Jakob Dylan Quilao (Philippines)
"KISS" (Drama) 9 Mins Dir: Harlene Bautista (Philippines)
"MAGANAK" (Drama) 9 Mins Dir: Emir Kahn Bautista (Philippines)
"MANANAHI" (Drama) 9 Mins Dir: Ella Mage (Philippines)
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International Film Festival Manhattan Regular Screening Saturday, October 20, 2018 610PM - 750PM
Producers Club 358 W44th St NYC 10036 (3rd Flr Sonnet Theater)
GMA Pinoy TV * GMA Life TV * GMA News TV Present
Feature Film: "Magpakailanman - Takbo ng Buhay Ko" (Drama) 60 Mins Dir: Rechie del Carmen (Philippines)
Short Film "I Witness - Behind The Banquet" (Documentary) 30 Mins Dir: Mariz Umali (Philippines)
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International Film Festival Manhattan Regular Screening Saturday, October 20, 2018 @ 8 PM to 920 PM
Producers Club 358 W44th St NYC 10036 (3rd Flr Sonnet Theater)
Off The Cuff" Documentary Dir: John Richardson 50 Mins (USA)
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International Film Festival Manhattan Regular Screening Saturday October 20, 2018 @ 940 PM to 1130 PM
Producers Club 358 W44th St NYC 10036 (3rd Flr Sonnet Theater)
Feature Film: "The Death of Pablo" Narrative Feature (Philippines) Dir: Arvin Belarmino 63 Mins (Philippines)
Short Film: "Shackles" (Drama) Dir: Arvin Belarmino 9 Mins (Philippines)
Short Film: "Tessie" (Drama) Dir: Noel Escondo 9 Mins (Philippines)
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International Film Festival Manhattan Regular Screening Sunday October 21, 2018 12 PM to 2PM
Producers Club 358 W44th St NYC 10036 (3rd Flr Sonnet Theater)
Feature Film: "The Weird Ones" USA Dir: Adam Baranello Narrative Feature (Experimental) 84 Mins (USA)
Short Film: "The Making of A Weird One" Dir: Erick Segura Documentary 11 Mins (USA)
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International Film Festival Manhattan Regular Screening Sunday, October 21, 2018 215PM - 405PM
Producers Club 358 W44th St NYC 10036 (3rd Flr Sonnet Theater)
“Sgt Stubby - An Unlikely Hero" (Animation) Dir: Richard Lanni 84 mins (Canada)
“Jingle Around – The – Clock” (Documentary Dir: Kittsie Klaes 7 Mins (USA)
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International Film Festival Manhattan Regular Screening Sunday, October 21, 2018 420PM - 610PM
Producers Club 358 W44th St NYC 10036 (3rd Flr Sonnet Theater)
Feature Film: "Eaten By Lions" Dir: Jason Wingard (Drama/Comedy) 94 Mins (UK)
Short Film: " R U SURE" (Music Video of Imelda Cruz) 5 Mins Dir: Mike Lee (USA)
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International Film Festival Manhattan Regular Screening Sunday, October 21, 2018 620PM - 830PM
Producers Club 358 W44th St NYC 10036 (3rd Flr Sonnet Theater)
Feature Film: "All She Wrote" Dir: Niki Iliev (Drama/MMA) 98 Mins (Bulgaria)
Short Film: "Suburban Sepulchre" Dir: Vincent Veloso (Drama) 12 Mins (USA)
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International Film Festival Manhattan Regular Screening Closing Night Film Sunday, October 21, 2018 845PM to 1130PM
Producers Club 358 W44th St NYC 10036 (3rd Flr Sonnet Theater)
"Revolution Selfie; The Red Battalion" USA/Philippines Dir: Steven De Castro Documentary Feature 120 Mins (USA)
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Partial Official Selection: International Film Festival Manhattan 2018
Feature Films
1) "One Nation Under God" Dir: Lisa Arnold (Faith Based/Christian) 90 Mins USA
2) "The Made in London" Dir: Danilo Ugal (Drama) 141 Mins UK
3) "The Story About Love Is..." Dir: Max Croci (Drama / Comedy) 92 Mins Italy
4) "All She Wrote" Dir: Niki Iliev (Drama/MMA) 115 Mins Bulgaria
5) "The Weird Ones" Dir: (Drama/Avant Garde) 84 Mins USA
6) "Eaten By Lions" Dir: Jason Wingard (Drama/Comedy) 94 Mins UK
7) Sgt Stubby - An Unlikely Hero" (Animation) Dir: Richard Lanni 84 mins Canada
8) "Magpakailanman - Takbo ng Buhay Ko" (Drama) 60 Mins Dir: Rechie del Carmen Philippines
9) "The Death of Pablo" (Drama/Avant Garde) 63 Mins Dir: Arvin Belarmino Philippines
10) "Sekyu" (Drama) 90 Mins Dir: Joel Lamangan Philippines
Documentary
1) "Revolution Selfie, The Red Battalion" (Documentary) 120 Mins USA
2) "Off The Cuff" (Documentary) 50 Mins Dir: John Richardson USA
3) "Mixed Match" (Documentary) 96 Mins Dir: Jeff Chiba Stearns Canada
4) "Am-Amma" (Documentary) 26 Mins Dir: Dexter Macaraeg Philippines
5) "I Witness - Behind The Banquet" 30 mins Dir: Mariz Umali Philippines
6) "Mortals (Docu) 5 mins Dir: John Michael Lee USA
7) "The Making of A Weird One" 11 Mins USA Dir: Erick Segura Documentary
Short Films
1) "Public Service" (Drama) Dir: Mark Dela Cruz Philippines
2) "The Bird" (Drama) Dir: Lisa Hurel France
3) "The Coach" (Drama) Dir: Gael Gomez France
4) "Perfectly Right" (Music Video) Dir: Antonio Celotto UK
5) "The Emoji Song" (Music Video of Ben Rauch) Dir: Ada Valerich USA
6) "Once (in my life)" (Drama) Dir: Francesco Colangelo Italy
7) "The Latest Dance" (Music Video) Dir: Chris Keller UK
8) "Shackles" (Drama) Dir: Arvin Ballesteros Philippines
9) "Who Am I" (Drama) Dir: Mark Justin Aguillon Philippines
10) "Muse of Melancholy" (Drama) Dir: Eric Jose Pancho Philippines
11) "GAB" (Drama) Dir: Gazander Biricik France
12) "Tessie" (Drama) Dir: Noel Escondo Philippines
13) " Black Palette" (Drama) Dir: Fritz Silorio Philippines
14) "A Self Deluded Man" (Drama) Dir: Andreas Alfredsson Sweden
15) "The Boy" (Drama) Dir: Ian Rowe USA
16) "Becloud" (Drama) Dir: Rianna Evita Ronquillo Prod: Rodney Reyes USA
17) "Reunion" (Drama) Dir: Ricardo Catalan Jr USA
18) "!0 Seconds" (Drama/Action) Dir: Mike Magat Philippines
19) "Atareek" (Music Video) Dir: Jameelah Rose del Prado Lineses Saudi Arabia
20) "Ben's Entanglement" (Drama) Dir: Gerard Mendez USA
21) "Distance" (Drama) Dir: Craig Nisperos USA
22) "Lips" (Drama) Dir: Mauricio Zapata" USA
23) " R U SURE" (Music Video of Imelda Cruz) Dir: Mike Lee USA
24) "Come Rain Come Shine (Music Video of Jenn Cuneta) Prod: Ultra Records USA
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October 17 to 21, 2018
October 17, 2018
Opening Night of the feature film "One Nation Under God"
@ Elmhurst Baptist Church 87-37 Whitney Ave NY NY 11373
October 18, 2018 Awards Night and screening @ Kalayaan Hall Philippine Center, 556 5th Ave NY, NY 10036
October 19 to 21, 2018 Regular Festival Screenings @
Producers Club 358 W 44th St NY, NY 10036
"LumoXchange and Philippines Airlines Sponsor the International Film Festival Manhattan 2018"
The 8th Annual International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM) 2018 that attracts a lot of Filipino American audience because of it's
programming of numerous Filipino films from all over the world will be sponsored this year by LumoXchange and Philippine Airlines.
The festive IFFM will be held in New York City on October 17 to 21, 2018 at various venues that are in the reach of Filipino community members. The Opening night on October 17 will be held at the Elmhurst Baptist Church 87-37 Whitney Ave Elmhurst NY 11373 featuring the faith based film "One Nation Under God" (USA) Dir: Lisa Arnold. The Awards Night on October 18 will be held at the Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center 556 5th Ave NY, NY 10036 will feature
the film "Sekyu" (Philippines) Dir: Joel Lamangan. On October 19 to 21 the regular film festival screenings will be held at the Producers
Club 358 W 44th St NY, NY 10036. Schedule of events will be posted on www.IFFMNYC.com starting October 1, 2018.
From hundreds of submissions the festival offers a quality selection of world class films that encompass all different genres of diverse
films -- narrative features, documentaries, shorts, music videos and student films, selected through our programming and scouting from our
networks from all over the world. We will be featuring a lot of films this year from the Philippines, France, Brazil, UK, Japan and other
Latino countries.
Luis Pedron, Festival Director of IFFM said," I welcome LumoXchange and Philippine Airlines as our partners this year in reaching out to
the Filipino American Communities here in the New York City area. My fellow Filipinos have been supportive of IFFM and I'm sure they will
be happy to learn more about LumoXchange and the new services of Philippine Airlines in NYC. We also created a Pre event called the
IFFM NY Filmmaking Contest. Various Teams of Filmmakers will be creating original 5 minute short films featuring LumoXchange and
Philippine Airlines in Immigrant stories to be screened and judged on October 4,2018 at he Producers Club. The Top winner will be awarded at
the IFFM Awards Night on October 18m 2018 at the Philippine Center NYC."
About our Sponsors:
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"We are proud to be a sponsor of the 8th Annual International Film Festival Manhattan and celebrate the dynamic and vibrant culture of
Filipino-Americans through film."
"As October is Filipino-American History Month, LumoXchange is thrilled to be a presenting sponsor of IFFM -- an organization that
creates opportunities for our kababayan to showcase their creativity," said Joshua Ang Price, LumoXchange Director of Marketing and Growth.
"We are looking forward to watching the short films these talented teams come up with!"
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As per Josh Vasquez, PAL Area Manager - New York " We are excited to be part of the IFFM 2018 and would like share with our fellow Pinoys
about the good news! Philippine Airlines will start flying NON-STOP between New York and Manila starting Oct. 30, 2018. Experience the
fastest, most convenient and affordable way of flying to the Philippines on board a state-of-the-art aircraft, the Airbus 350-90,
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Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been Certified with the 4-Star Airline quality ranking by SKYTRAX, the international air transport rating
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"By offering the public a globally competitive airline service, we are empowered to attract more tourists to visit the Philippines,
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List of Awardees 2017
1) Lifetime Achievement Award in ActingChristopher de Leon (Philippines)
2) Lifetime Achievement Award in Event ProducingFernando Mendez (USA)
3) Best Student Film"Children in Suits" Dir: Samson T. Pojdl (USA)
4) IFFM Most Popular Film"Galit Na Aso" Dir: Ankit Rawat (India/Philippines)Leon Miguel #IFFMNYC2017 Promo
5) Best Cinematography"Ocean Jet - Into the Storm" DP: Kai Waker (Russia)
6) Best Music Video"Can She Stay" (Dennis Sy Music Video) Dir: Daryl Denner (USA)
7) Best Short" A Prayer “ Dir: Diana Colmar - Espinosa (USA)
8). Best Short” Fate’s Tale “ Dir: Sadia Afrin (Bangladesh)
9) Best Actor ShortJohn Richardson ” The Conflicted “ (USA)
10) Best Actor ShortActor Leon Miguel ” Galit Na Aso (India/Philippines)
11) Best Director ShortDir: Fritz Silorio “Fall Guy” (Philippines)
12) Best ActorActor Carlos Morales “Rolyo” (Philippines)
13) Best ActressActress Leticia Braga “Indigo Child” (Brazil)
14) Best Ensemble Acting Award"Across The Crescent Moon" (Philippines)Lead Actors: Christopher de Leon, Matteo Guidicelli, Dina Bonnevie,Sandy Andolong Gabby Concepcion, Joem Bascon
15) Independent Achievement AwardProducers Ramon Roxas / Mike Magat “Sikreto sa Dilim” (Philippines)
16) Independent Achievement AwardProducers Anthony Geathers / Lena Shockley (USA)
17) Best DirectorDir: Sari Dalena / Kiri Dalena “The Guerilla is a Poet” (Philippines)
18) Best Documentary"Around The World in 80 Anthems" Dir: Gordon Michael Woolvett (Canada)
19) Best Feature USA"Wholly Broken" Dir: Tom Humbert (USA)
20) Best Feature Global"Across The Crescent Moon" Dir: Baby R. Nebrida (Philippines)
International Film Festival Manhattan 2017
October 18 to 22, 2017
October 18, 2017 Awards Night and Opening Night screening of "Across the Crescent Moon" Dir: Baby Nebrida
Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center, Philippine Consulate 556 5th Ave NY, NY 10036
October 19-22,2017
Regular Festival Screenings
Producers Club 358 W 44th St NY, NY 10036
Schedule of Events:
1) Wednesday October 18, 2017 at 6PM
Venue: Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center Philippine Consulate 556 5th Ave NY, NY 10036
International Film Festival Manhattan Opening / Awards Night
Screening of "Across the Crescent Moon" Dir: Baby Nebrida Starring: Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong
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Regular Screenings October 19 to 22, 2017 Venue: Producers Club 358 W 44th St NY, NY 10036
2) Thursday October 19, 2017 at 545PM to 7PM
"Inside Job" 39 Mins Feature Film (USA) Dir: Matt Nagin
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3) Thursday October 19, 2017 at 730PM to 9PM
FILMOLOGY who produced these shorts for the Filmology 30-Day Film Challenge, which has been organized in collaboration with the International Film Festival of Manhattan! Each audience member will be given a ballot to vote for their favorite film in several different categories! Co-programmed by: Steven de Castro
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4) Thursday October 19, 2017 at 930PM to 11:30PM
"Around the World in 80 Anthems" 89 Mins Documentary Feature (Canada) Dir: Gordon Michael Woolvett
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5) Friday October 20, 2017 at 3PM to 440PM
"Awake to a Lonely Storm Shorts Program"
A) Lonely Planet" 23 Mins (USA) Dir:Gilbert Le
B) "Into the Storm" 4 Mins (Music Video) (Russia) Dir: Kai Waker
C) "Love" 13 Mins (Serbia/Montenegro) Dir: Ognjen Petkovic
D) "Shadow" 19 Mins (South Korea) Dir: Jae Won Jung
E) "Awake" 10 Mins (Canada) Dir: Chris Tolley and Laura Mullin
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6) Friday October 20, 2017 at 5PM to 7PM
"Rolyo" 98 Mins Feature Film, Drama (Philippines)
Director: C.C. Jr Woddruff Starring: Carlos Morales
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7) Friday October 20, 2017 at 730PM to 930PM
"Collaboration Shorts Program"
A) "Fate's Tale" 14 Mins (Bangladesh) Dir: Sadia Afrin
B) "Plate of Rice" 13 Mins (Bangladesh) Dir: Sadia Afrin
C) " A Thousand Miles" 4 Mins (USA) Dir: Sarwar Habib
D) "The Shape" 10 Mins (USA) Dir: Ali Ashrar
E) "Temperature 103.2" 7 Mins (USA) Dir: Ali Ashrar
F) "Never Have I Ever" 10 Mins (USA) Dir: Frank Sanders
G) "The Agony of Napolitan" 10 Mins (USA) Dir: Yousuke Kiname
H) "The Lifestyles of Expats in Jeddah (Part 1)" 27 Mins (Saudi Arabia) Dir: Jameelah Rose del Prado Lineses
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8) Friday October 20, 2017 at 8PM to 9PM
"Light" 53 Mins Documentary Feature Dir: Yllka Gjollesha / Suela Bako
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9) Friday October 20, 2017 at 10PM to 1130PM
"Ay Wrestle an Aswang Short Program"
A) "Ay Que Susto" 16 Mins (USA) Dir: Mauricio Zapata
B) "Thumb Wrestler" 29 Mins (USA) Dir: Thomas Michael Cain
C) "Changling - Aswang" 15 mins (USA) Dir: Vincent Veloso
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10) Saturday October 21, 2017 at 12 PM to 2PM
Filipino Short Filipino Filmmakers 1
A) "Kinabuhi" 14 Mins (USA) Dir: Danny Cooke
B) "Mea Culpa" 22 Mins (Philippines) Dir: Rom Factolerin
C) "Miscericordia" 19 Mins (Philippines) Dir: Rom Factolerin
D) "Dance,Dance" 18 Mins Docu (Philippines) Dir: Emir Bautista
E) "Huling Wednesday" 8 Mins (Philippines) Dir: Paula Morandarte
F) "Never Too Late" 6 Mins Music Video (Philippines) Dir: Vanessa Tee
G) "Birthday Girl" 5 Mins (USA) Dir: E. Miro
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11) Saturday October 21, 2017 at 230PM to 340PM
International Film Festival Manhattan Co-Programming with Underground FilmFest
German Filmmaker Showcase (with Programmer James Kellogg Founder of Underground FilmFest)
Shorts Program:
A) "The Way You Die" (Schnee in Rio) 26 Mins Dir: Manuel Vogel (Germany)
B) "Twefth Night (Rauhnacht) 13 Mins Dir: Kathrin Anna Stahl (Germany)
C) "Bahar in Wonderland" 17 Mins Dir: Behrooz Karamizade (Germany)
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12) Saturday October 21, 2017 at 4PM to 540PM
"Indigo Child" 70 Mins Feature Film (Brazil) (Drama/Comedy) Dir: Wagner de Asis
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13) Saturday October 21, 2017 at 605PM to 745PM
"Wholly Broken" 70 Mins Feature Film (USA) (Christian Film / Drama) Dir: Tom Humbert
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14) Saturday October 21, 2017 at 805PM to 945PM
"Conflict, Pain, Prayer Shorts Program"
A) "A Prayer" " 24 Mins (USA) Dir: Diana Colmar - Espinosa
B) "Gray Pain" 4 Mins (Canada) Dir: Joachim Weibel
C) "The Conflicted" 20 Mins (USA) Dir: John Richardson
D) "Please Read" 13 Mins (USA) Dir: Jennifer Marie
E) "Children in Suits" 6 Mins (USA) Dir: Samson Pojdl
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15) Saturday October 21, 2017 at 10PM to 1115PM
"Nyack is in the House Shorts Program"
A) Rooney's Fight Plan" 4 Mins (USA) Dir: Anthony Geathers
B) Lena Shockley " Maarkah Fashion Show" 20 Mins Dir: Anthony Geathers
C) Barz "Drown Myself Away" (Music Video" 5 Mins Dir: Anthony Geathers
D) Feminomics "Grace Under Fire" 18 Mins Dir: Anthony Geathers
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16) Sunday October 22, 2017 at 12PM to 2PM
"Beautifully Strange" 90 Mins Feature Film Dir: Adam Baranello
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17) Sunday October 22, 2017 at 225PM to 345PM
Filipino Shorts Filipino Filmmakers 2
A) "Galit Na Aso" 8 Mins (Philipines) Dir: Akit Rawat Starring: Leon Miguel
B) "Fall Guy" 7 Mins (Philippines) Dir: Fritz Silorio Starring: Leon Miguel
C) "Can She Stay" 5 mins (USA) (Music Video of Dennis Sy) Dir: Daryl Denner
D) "Pleasure To Be Served" 15 Mins (USA) Dir: Michael Manese
E) "Hugo" 5 Mins (Philippines) Dir: Rhadem Calian Morados
F) "144 Beats 48 KHz" (USA) 3 Mins Dir: Mary Ann Ubaldo
G) "Vacant Heart" (USA) 3 Mins Dir: Rodney Reyes
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18) Sunday October 22, 2017 at 4PM to 610PM
"Becoming Iconic" 90 Mins (USA) Documentary Feature Dir: Neal Thibedeau
"May 15th in Paris" 10 Mins (France/USA) Documentary Short Dir: Janek Ambros
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19) Sunday October 22, 2017 at 630PM to 815PM
"Sikreto Sa Dilim" 85 Mins Feature Film, Suspense, Drama (Philippines)
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20) Sunday October 22, 2017 at 845PM to 1130PM
"The Guerilla is a Poet" 130 Mins Documentary Feature (Philippines)
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List of Winners
Congratulations all Winners of the International Film Festival Manhattan #IFFMNYC2016
Honorable Mentions:
“Our Journey to Hijaz” Dir: Jameelah Lineses
“A Matter of Seconds” Dir: Mo Zapata...
“ Silence of the Ham” Dir: Sean Lynch
“Ella” Dir: Paula Romy Riemann
Actor Jake Mestre “Ekaj”
Actress Brigitte McBride “Gemini”
Actress Sheenah McBride “Gemini”
1) Life Time Achievement Award in Screenwriting
Winner: Ricardo "Ricky" Lee (Philippines)
2) Outstanding Achievement in Popular Art
Winner: Peter Marco (USA)
3) Best Student Film:
Winner: “ The Equation “ Dir: Rhoda Joy Blaza (USA/Philippines)
4) Best FX
Winner: “ The X Job” Dir: Gerard Mendez (USA)
5) Best Cinematopgraphy
Winner: "Another Place" Dir: Ian Nsenga (Canada)
Cinematographer/DP: Cliff Hokanson
6) Best Music Vieo
Winner: “Exist” Kirby Assunto Music Video Dir: Director: Kurt D. Fick (USA/Philippines)
7) IFFM Most Popular
Winner: “Magtanggol” Dir: Sigfreid Barros – Sanchez (Philippines)
8) Best Screenplay
Winner: “Thicker Than Water” Dir/Screenplay by: Brynn Thayer (USA)
9) Best Short
Winner: “ Lucky Jinx “ Dir: Giovanni Baldeserri (Philippines)
10) Best Actor Short
Winner: “Redlights” Actor Leon Miguel (Philippines)
11) Best Director Short
Winner: “ Licentious “ Dir: Daryl Denner (USA)
12) Best Actor
Winner: “Ignacio de Loyola” Actor Andreas Munoz (Philippines / Spain)
13) Best Actress
Winner: “ Siphayo” Actress Nathalie Hart (Philippines)
14) Best Ensemble Acting
Winner: Cast of “Walang Take Two” (Philippines)
15) Best Director
Winner: “Aponi” John Bernard Richardson (USA)
16) Best Socially Relevant Film
Winner: “Filemon Mamon” Dir: Will Fredo Producer: Madonna Sanchez (Philippines)
17) Best Documentary
Winner: “Beyond the Block” Dir: Ricky Carranza (Findland)
18) Best Feature USA
Winner: “ Star Crossed Lovers” Dir: Francesco Nuzzi Prod: John Hedlund (USA)
19) Best Feature Global
Winner: “Gemini” Dir: Ato Bautista (Philippines)
20) Special Award Independent Achievement Award to
Winner: “Licentious” Brian Pollock (USA)
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International Film Festival Manhattan
Ricky Lee Screenwriting Seminar: October 17 - 19, 2016
Producers Club 358 W 44th St NY NY 10036
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Awards Night/"Walang Take Two" ("No Second Take") Screening: October 20, 2016
Philippine Consulate Kalayaan Hall 556 5th Ave NY NY 10036
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Film Screenings: October 21 - 23, 2016
Producers Club 358 W 44th St NY NY 10036
Schedule of Events:
1) "Aponi" Dir: John Bernard Richardson 50 Mins and Shorts Prog 5 (USA) Monday, October 17 , 2016 @ 2PM
2) "Gemini" Dir: Ato Bautista 82 Mins Drama Horror Thriller (Philippines) Monday, October 17, 2016 @ 430PM
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3) "Ekaj" Dir: Cati Gonzalez 80 Mins Drama (USA) Tuesday, October 18, 2016 @ 4PM (For Mature Audiences Only)
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4) "Ignacio de Loyola" Dir: Paul Dy 118 Mins Drama Biopic (Spain/Philippines) Wednesday, October 19, 2016 @ 330PM
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5) Awards Night and "Walang Take 2" ("No Second Take") Dir: Carlo Jay Cuevas 89 Mins Comedy/Drama (Philippines) Thursday, October 20, 2016 @ 6PM
Venue: Philippine Consulate 556 5th Ave NY NY 10036
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6) "Exit" Dir: Adam Baranello 80 Mins Film Noir / Fantasy (USA) Friday, October 21, 2016 @ 3PM
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7) "Pomonok Dreams" Dir: Terry Katz 60 Mins. Documentary (USA) Friday, October 21, 2016 @ 530PM
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8) "Filemon Mamon" Dir: Will Fredo 80 Mins Drama / Musical (Philippines) Friday, October 21, 2016 @ 730PM
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9) Shorts Program 4 Friday, October 21, 2016 @ 10PM
10) Shorts Program 2 Saturday, October 22, 2016 @ 12 Noon
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11) "Beyond the Block - Untold History of Filipino Street Dance" Dir: Ricardo Carranza Saturday, October 22, 2016 @ 230PM
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12) "Siphayo" Dir: Joel Lamangan 90 Mins Drama (Philippines) Saturday, October 22, 2016 @ 630PM (For Mature Audiences Only)
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13) "Magtanggol" Dir; Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez 135 Mins Drama (Philippines) Saturday, October 22, 2016 @ 9PM
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14) Shorts Program 1 Sunday, October 23, 2016 @ 12 Noon
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15) Shorts Program 3 Sunday, October 23, 2016 @ 2PM
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16) "Star Crossed Lovers" Dir: Francesco Nuzzi 115 Mins Drama (USA) Sunday, October 23, 2016 @ 4PM
Closing Night Films: Special Screenings
17) "Fists of Love" Dir: Daryl Denner 94 Mins Drama (USA) Sunday, October 23, 2016 @ 7PM
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18) "BYAHE - Viva Lonz Vargas" Dir: Peter Marco 90 Mins Comedy (USA) Sunday, October 23, 2016 @ 930PM
Official Selection: International Film Festival Manhattan 2016
Narrative: Feature Films
1) "Ekaj" Dir: Cati Gonzalez 80 Mins Drama (USA)
2) "Exit" Dir: Adam Baranello 80 Mins Film Noir / Fantasy (USA)
3) "Filemon Mamon" Dir: Will Fredo 80 Mins Drama / Musical (Philippines)
4) "Gemini" Dir: Ato Bautista 82 Mins Drama Horror Thriller (Philippines)
5) "Ignacio de Loyola" Dir: Paul Dy 118 Mins Drama Biopic (Spain/Philippines)
6) "Magtanggol" Dir; Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez 135 Mins Drama (Philippines)
7) "Siphayo" Dir: Joel Lamangan 90 Mins Drama (Philippines)
8) "Star Crossed Lovers" Dir: Francesco Nuzzi 115 Mins Drama (USA)
9) "Walang Take 2" ("No Second Take") Dir: Carlo Jay Cuevas 89 Mins Comedy/Drama (Philippines)
Documentary Feature Films:
10) "Beyond the Block - Untold History of Filipino Street Dance" Dir: Ricardo Carranza
167 Mins Dance / Biography Documentary (Finland)
11) "Pomonok Dreams" Dir: Terry Katz 60 Mins. Documentary (USA)
Closing Night Films: Special Screenings
12) "Fists of Love" Dir: Daryl Denner 94 Mins Drama (USA)
13) "BYAHE - Viva Lonz Vargas" Dir: Peter Marco 90 Mins Comedy (USA)
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Official Selection Short Films:
Opening Night Short:
"Lila" Dir: Carlos Lascano (9 Mins Fantasy Spain/Argentina)
Program 1
1) "Another Place Dir: Ian Nsenga, (8 Mins Science Fiction/Fantasy Canada)
2) "Boutik" Dir: Damien Dittberner (15 Mins Comedy (Mauritius)
3) "Legal Smuggling with Christy Choy" Dir: Lewie Kloster (4 Mins Animation/ Documnetary USA)
4) "No End" Dir: Josephine Massarella (7 Mins Experimental Canada)
5) "Our Journey to Hijaz" Dir: Jameelah Rose Del Prado LIneses (12 Mins Documentary Saudi Arabia)
6) "The Beautiful Ya'an" Dir: Tian Wen (17 Mins Tourism / Music Video / Documentary China)
Program 2
1) "Ann Kenstein" Dir: Rio Delizo (7 Mins Fantasy Philippines)
2) "Caretaker" Dir: Seymour Sanchez (13 Mins Drama Philipines)
3) "Exist - Kirby Asunto Music Video" Dir: Kurt D. Fick (5 Mins Music Video Philippines)
4) "Lucky Jinx" Dir: Giovanni Baldisseri (15 Mins Drama Philippines)
5) "Monsoons" Dir: Rob Jara (20 Mins Drama Philippines)
6) "The Morning Cup - Eric G Music Video" Dir: Eric G (5 Mins Music Video USA)
Program 3
1) "Licentious" Dir: Daryl Denner (11 Mins Drama USA)
2) "Nia" Dir: Clement Soo (14 Mins Horror/Thriller Australia)
3) "Redlights" Dir: Christian Lat (12 Mins Comedy/Crime/Action Canada/Philippines)
4) "Snake Eyes" Dir: Moreno Benigno (8 Mins Drama Philippines)
5) "The Equation" Dir: Rhoda Joy Blaza (11 Mins Drama USA)
6) "The X Job" Dir: Gerard Mendez (14 Mins Thriller/Science Fiction USA)
Program 4
1) "A Matter of Seconds" Dir: Mo Zapata (13 Mins Drama USA)
2) "Daydreams of Wilderness" Dir: Amaya Han (14 mins Drama Philippines)
3) "Ella" Dir: Paula Romy Riemann (6 Mins Drama Germany/USA)
3) "EL Internship" Dir: Adrian Manzano (10 Mins Drama USA)
4) "Everything About Her" Dir: Emir Kahn Bautista (14 Mins Drama/Comedy Philippines)
5) "In Kind" Dir: Stephanie Dawson / Daniel Quiterio (11 Mins Drama USA)
6) "Out of the Shadows - Stories of Trafficked Filipino Men & Women"
Dir: Marivir R. Montebon (15 Mins Documentary USA)
7) "Silence of the Ham" Dir: Patrick Kendall Written by: Sean Lynch (5 Mins Comedy USA)
Program 5
1) "Respirer" 5 Mins Dir: Julie Deffet 5 Mins Drama Music (USA)
2) "Hard to Say" Dir: Ted Sharks 5 Mins Music Video (USA)
3) "Thicker than Water" Dir: Brynn Thayer, Shahaub Roudbari 7Mins Comedy (USA)
4) "Pliers & Razors" Dir: John Depew 8 Mins Horror Thriller (USA)
5) "Four Minute with JT Fam Can't Stop the Music" 4 Mins Dir Mauri Bellz (USA)
6) "The Bus Stop" 18 Mins Dir: Magalie De Genova 18 Mins (CA
IFFM 2015 Awards Night Photos taken by Des Cabangon
Co Presented by:
Official Media Sponsor
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International Film Festival Manhattan Award Winners 2015
www.IFFMNYC.com #IFFMNYC2015
Honorable Mention:
Directors:
1) "Tunnel" Dir: CARLOS MORALES a.k.a. CARLIN CRAIG M. WOODRUFF, Jr.
2) "Unseen Tears" Orpheus John (USA)
3) "Julie" Dir: Clanch Dayve Belleza (Philippines)
4) "Wackademia" Dir: Roger Anthony / Kristina Harris (USA)
5) "The Last Train" Dir: Fernando Cuestas (USA)
Acting:
7) Adam LaVorgna "Stealing Chanel"
Most Popular IFFM Promo
8) :Historic Jeddah Dir: Jameelah Rose del Prado Lineses (Saudi Arabia)
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Honorees:
Outstanding Achievement in the Arts for Dance Performance -
Ms Christine Sienicki
Outstanding Achievement in the Multicultural Arts in Acting,
Filmmaking and Immigrant Advocacy - Mr Tirlok Malik
Special Award
Mount Hope Project Award Achievement in Filmmaking & Social Advocacy
"Foster Dog" Dir: Lisa Alonso Vear
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IFFM 2014 Awardees
Best Student Film
"Yolanda" Dir: Krizia May Villanueva, Jennelyn Castillejo (Philippines)
Most Popular Film at IFFM
"Sex Blood & Fairy Tales" Dir: Yelena Sabel (USA)
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Best Music Video
"I am Gone" Dir: Andie Naar (USA)
Best Cinematography
"Bones Garage - Birthmarks" Dir: Shai Cohen (Israel)
Best Actor Short
Albert Chan Paran "Julie" (Philippines)
Best Director Short
"Last Breath" Dir: Jake Ramos (USA)
Best Short Global
"German Shepherd" Dir: Nils Bergendal (Sweden)
Best Short USA
"Fuerza the Movie" Dir: Ralph Henriquez (USA)
Best Documentary
"Right Footed" Dir: Nick Spark (USA)
Best Indie Producer Feature
"Sex Blood & Fairy Tales" Dir: Yelena Sabel (USA)
Best Ensemble Cast Feature
Joem Bascon, Lovi Poe, Isaballe Daza, Jake Cuenca and Gloria Diaz
"Lihis" Director: Joel Lamangan (Philippines)
Best Director Global
"Asintado" Dir: Louie Inacio (Philippines)
Best Director USA
"Stealing Chanel" Dir: Roberto Mitrotti (USA)
Best Actress USA
Lydia Hearst
"Stealing Chanel" Dir: Roberto Mitrotti (USA)
Best Actress Global
Aiko Melendez
"Asintado" Dir: Louie Ignacio (Philippines)
Best Actor
Jeffrey Epy Quizon "Unlucky Plaza" Dir: Ken Kwek (Singapore)
Best Screenplay
"Water & Power" Screenplay by: Richard Montoya (USA)
Best Feature Film USA
"On Golden Years" Dir: Tirlok Malik (USA)
Best Feature Film Global
"Sundalong Kanin" Director: Janice O'Hara
Producer: Sheila Bugia - Ambray (Philippines)
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International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM) 2015
October 22, 2015 Opening Night Screening of "Asintado" Dir: Louie Ignacio starring Aiko Melendez and
IFFM Awards Night
Venue: Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center, Philippine Consulate 556 5th Ave (on 46 St) NYC 10036
October 23 to 25, 2015 Film Screenings
Venue: Producers Club 358 W 44 St (near 9th Ave) NYC 10036
www.IFFMNYC.com #IFFMNYC2015
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Opening Night Thursday, October 22, 2015
Venue: Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center, Philippine Consulate 556 5th Ave (on 46 St) NYC 10036
530PM - 630PM Red Carpet Interviews
630PM - 930PM Program 1 Opening Night Screening:...
Short Film: "Operation Prutas" Dir: Maryam Fatima “Ara” B. Chawdhury (Short, Philippines)
Feature Film: "Asintado" Dir: Louie Ignacio (Drama, Feature, Philippines) Trailer: https://youtu.be/PYQNxy3FOHw
930PM - 1030PM International Film Festival Manhattan Awards Night 2015
Special Honoree:
Outstanding Achievement in the Arts for Dance Performance - Ms Christine Sienicki
Outstanding Achievement in the Multicultural Arts in Acting, Filmmaking and Immigrant Advocacy - Mr Tirlok Malik
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October 23 to 25, 2015 Film Screenings
Venue: Producers Club 358 W 44 St (near 9th Ave) NYC 10036
Friday, October 23, 2015
Program 2 Opening Night Shorts 1
5PM -640PM
“Chimera” Dir: Ev Wolff / Nicholas Kozakis (Short, Australia)
“Popgun” Dir: Siarhei Kalasouski (Short, Belarus)
“The Epic of Hershey” Dir: Douglas McGinness (Short, USA)
“Last Breath” Dir: Jake Ramos (Short, USA)
"Foster Dog" Dir: Lisa Alonso Vear (Short, USA)
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Friday, October 23, 2015
Program 3
7PM - 9PM
“Right Footed” Dir: Nick Spark (Jessica Cox Documentary, Feature, USA) Trailer: https://youtu.be/xh9xGavDZ9M
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Friday, October 23, 2015
Program 4
920PM - 1120PM
“Stealing Chanel” Dir: Roberto Mitrotti (Comedy, Feature, USA) Trailer: https://youtu.be/qLt6PiB2L20
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Saturday, October 24, 2015
Program 5 Shorts 2
12PM - 140PM
“B Copy” Dir: Kevin Leigh (Short,USA)
“King of the LIst Episode 1 Bully for You. Dir: Ron Barba (Short, USA)
"Ripening / Yield Dir: Vanessa Walters / Brian Gonzalez (Short, USA)
"German Shepherd” Dir: Nils Bergendal (Short, Sweden)
“Bones Garage - Birthmarks” Dir: Shai Cohen (Music Video, Israel)
“I am Gone” Dir: Andie Naar (Music, Video, USA)
"The Itinerary" Dir: Ricardo Perez-Selsky (Short, USA)
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Saturday, October 24, 2015
Program 6 Filipino Filmmakers/Filipino Shorts 3
150PM - 410PM
“Tunnel” Dir: CARLOS MORALES a.k.a. CARLIN CRAIG M. WOODRUFF, Jr. (Short, Philippines)
“Historic Jeddah” Dir: Jameelah Rose del Prado Lineses (Documentary, Short, Saudi Arabia)
“The End is Bigger Than Love” Dir: Joel Ruiz (Short, Philippines) Promo Trailer: https://youtu.be/Jpl1YkocQH8
“Yolanda” Dir: Krizia May Villanueva, Jennelyn Castillejo (Short, Philippines)
“Julie” Dir: Clanch Dayve Belleza (Short, Philippines) Promo Trailer: https://youtu.be/cWtL11-O8WA
“Wackademia” Dir: Roger Anthony / Kristina Harris (Webisode, Short, USA)
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Saturday, October 24, 2015
430PM - 6PM
Program 7 Frances Lozada’s Cinema Nights & More Shorts 4
“Fuerza the Movie” Dir: Ralph Henriquez (Sci-Fi, Short, USA)
"My Parents are Crazier than Yours Ep 3" Dir: Marlene Rhein
"The Last Train" by Fernando Cuestas
"Eye to Eye" Dir: Mo Zapata
"Roma" Dir: Adam Gonzalez Writers/Producers: Adam Gonzalez & Damian Bastar / Executiv Producer: Frankie Negron (Short, USA)
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Saturday, October 24, 2015
Program 8
620PM - 840PM
“Lihis” Director: Joel Lamangan (Drama, LGBT, Feature, Philippines) Trailer: https://youtu.be/2JWZdN5NYag (For Mature Audiences Only)
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Saturday, October 24, 2015
Program 9
9PM - 1140PM
Short Film: “Blade of the Maiden” Dir: Keith Sicat (SciFi, Short, Philippines)
Feature Film:
“Sundalong Kanin” (Rice Soldiers) Director: Janice O'Hara (WWII Drama, Feature, Philippines) Trailer: https://youtu.be/Ipc7Ckbs0I4
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Sunday, October 25, 2015
Program 10
12PM - 150PM
Short Film: "The Platinum Hair" Dir: Perry Escano (Documentary, Short, Philippines)
Feature Film: “A Candle Lights The Heart” Dir: Shinji Kondo (Documentary, Feature, USA) Trailer: https://vimeo.com/124385887
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Sunday, October 25, 2015
Program 11
2PM - 430PM
“Unlucky Plaza” Dir: Ken Kwek (Dramedy, Feature, Singapore) Trailer: https://youtu.be/wMqkg54dKFM
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Sunday, October 25, 2015
Program 12
440PM - 710PM
Short Film: “Unseen Tears” Orpheus John (Indian Culture, Senior Citizen Issues, Short, USA)
Feature Film: “On Golden Years” Dir: Tirlok Malik (Indian Culture, Senior Citizen Issues, Feature, USA) Trailer: https://youtu.be/BV8c5nOP6hI
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Sunday, October 25, 2015
Program 13
720PM - 920PM
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“Water & Power” Dir: Richard Montoya (Crime Drama, Feature, USA) Trailer: https://youtu.be/GVw6nOE_GZ4
Tells the story of two brothers nicknamed Water & Power by their hard-working father who was an irrigation field man for the famed Department of Water & Power of Los Angeles (LADWP). From the blue-collar housing projects of the city’s Eastside to the very corridors of power where deals are made in the City of Angels - WATER & POWER explores a cautionary tale - with a Chicano twist. Told in the classic L.A.
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Program 14 SOLD OUT
930PM - 12 Midnight
“Sex Blood & Fairy Tales” Dir: Yelena Sabel (Comedy, Feature, USA) (For Mature Audiences Only) SOLD OUT
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Official Selection International Film Festival Manhattan 2015
Feature Narrative Films:
1) “Asintado” Dir: Louie Inacio (Philippines)
2) “Lihis” Director: Joel Lamangan (Philippines)
3) “Sundalong Kanin” Director: Janice O'Hara (Philippines)
4) “Unlucky Plaza” Dir: Ken Kwek (Singapore)
5) “On Golden Years” Dir: Tirlok Malik (USA)
6) “Stealing Chanel” Dir: Roberto Mitrotti (USA)
7) “Water & Power” Dir: Richard Montoya (USA)
8) “Sex Blood & Fairy Tales” Dir: Yelena Sabel (USA)
Documentary:
9) “Right Footed” Dir: Nick Spark (USA)
10) “German Shepherd” Dir: Nils Bergendal (Sweden)
11) “Historic Jeddah” Dir: Jameelah Rose del Prado Lineses (Saudi Arabia)
12) “A Candle Lights The Heart” Dir: Shinji Kondo (USA)
13) “The Platinum Hair” Dir: Perry Escano
Music Videos:
12) “Bones Garage - Birthmarks” Dir: Shai Cohen (Israel)
13) "I am Gone" Dir: Andie Naar (USA)
Shorts:
14) “B Copy” Dir: Kevin Leigh (USA)
15) “King of the LIst Episode 1 Bully for You. Dir: Ron Barba (USA)
16) "Julie” Dir: Clanch Dayve Belleza (Philippines)
17) "Popgun" Dir: Siarhei Kalasouski (Belarus)
18) “Chimera” Dir: Ev Wolff / Nicholas Kozakis (Australia)
19) “Last Breath” Dir: Jake Ramos (USA)
20) “Yolanda” Dir: Krizia May Villanueva, Jennelyn Castillejo (Philippines)
21) “Unseen Tears” Orpheus John (USA)
22) “The End is Bigger Than Love” Dir: Joel Ruiz (Philippines)
23) “The Epic of Hershey” Dir: Douglas McGinness (USA)
24) “Blade of the Maiden” Dir: Keith Sicat (Philippines)
25) “Ripening / Yield Dir: Vanessa Walters (USA)
26) "Operation Prutas” Dir: Maryam Fatima “Ara” B. Chawdhury (Philippines)
27) “Fuerza the Movie” Dir: Ralph Henriquez (USA)
28) “Wackademia” Dir: Roger Anthony (USA)
29) “Tunnel” Dir: CARLOS MORALES a.k.a. CARLIN CRAIG M. WOODRUFF, Jr.

Jacky Woo - Best Director "Kaikou" (Japan) IFFM 2014
Photo Credit: Des Cabangon

Call for Submissions: IFFM 2015 is
NOW CLOSED

Yoko Matsumoto - Best Make Up & Body Design / Special FX "Kaikou" (Japan) IFFM 2014
Photo Credit: Des Cabangon

INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL MANHATTAN 2013
OCTOBER 17-20, 2013
Anthology Film Archives
32 Second Avenue (@ 2nd St.)
New York, NY 10003 USA
International Film Festival Manhattan 2014 Winners:
Venue: Philippine Center 556 5th Ave NYC
October 23, 2014
Honorable Mention:
1) "$2 Pesos" (Canada) Dir: A Cristina Martinez Perez
2) "The Blue Puppeteer" (Singapore) Dir: Vikneshwaran Silva
3) Lasca "Tocando el Sol" (Touching the Sun) (Venezuela) Dir: Vadim Lasca
4) "Module Overseer" (USA) Dir: Fernando Cuestas
5) "A Special Kind of Magic" (USA) Dir: Rodney Reyes / Rebecca Jean Cortes
6) "You are What You Eat" (USA) Dir: Fabian Perez
7) "Diana" (USA) Dir: Daryl Denner
8) "Who I Am" (USA) Dir: Dawn Young
Honorees:
Lifetime Achievement Award
Domingo Hornilla jr
Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking & Acting
Frances Lozada
Special Award
Mount Hope Project Award Achievement in Filmmaking & Social Advocacy
"Fred Ho's Last Year" (USA) Dir: Steven de Castro
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IFFM 2014 Awardees
Best Cinematography
"Melancholic Park" (Russian Federation) Dir: Kai Waker
Best Make Up & Body Design / Special FX
"Kaikou" (Japan) Yoko Matsumoto
Best Music Video
"One Light" (USA) Dir: Terri Barbagallo and Lauren Watson
Best Ensemble Short
"TNT" (Philippines/USA) Dir: Roberto Reyes Ang
Best Actor Short
"Traffic Light" (Semaporo) (Philippines) Mark Justine Aguillon
Best Director Short
"Unlocked" (USA) Dir: Gerard Mendez
Best Student Film
"Two and a Quarter Minutes" (USA) Dir: Josh Ovalle
Best Short Global
"A Traves del Espejo" (Through the Breaking Glass) (Spain) Dir:Ivan Mena-Tinoco
Best Short USA
"Lucky Day" (USA) Dir: Brian Pollock
Best Indie Producer Short
"Astray" (Philippines) Dir: Nerissa Picadizo
Most Popular Film at IFFM
"NYC Rooftop Story" (Philippines/USA) Dir: Ricardo Catalan Jr
Best Documentary
"Mississipi I Am" (USA) Dir: Katherine Linton, Harriet Hirshorn Prod: Lance Bass
Best Indie Producer Feature
"NYC Rooftop Story" (Philippines/USA) Dir: Ricardo Catalan Jr
Best Ensemble Cast Feature
"Encontrados en NYC" (Met in NYC) (Spain/USA) Dir: Dani Zarandieta
Best Director Global
"Kaikou" (The Encounter) (Japan) Dir: Jacky Woo
Best Director Global
"Mulat" (Philippines) Director: Diane Ventura
Best Actress
"In Nomine Matris" (In the Name of the Mother) (Philippines) Liza Dino
Best Actor
"Mulat" (Philippines) Jake Cuenca
Best Feature Film
"In Nomine Matris" (In the Name of the Mother) (Philippines) Dir: Will Fredo
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OCTOBER 23 - 26, 2014
October 23, 2014 Opening Night / Awards Night 5:30PM - 10:30PM
Philippine Center Kalayaan Hall 556 5th Ave (on 46th St) NYC 10036
Tickets at $18 plus fee.
October 24 - 26, 2014
Producers Club
358 W 44th St (almost corner of 9th Ave) NYC 10036
International Film Festival Manhattan Opening Night/Awards Night
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Philippine Consulate 556 5th Ave NYC 10036
5:30PM - 7:00 PM Red Carpet / Welcome Food Reception (Lobby)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Opening Night Screening of "In Nomine Matris" (Kalayaan Hall)
9:00PM - 9:30 PM Q & A with "In Nomine Matris" Director: Will Fredo and Lead Actors: Liza Dino, Biboy Ramirez and Surprise Guests
9:30PM - 10:30PM International Film Festival Manhattan Awards Night 2014
Attire: Formal / Business Attire
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Program 1
Friday,October 24, 2014 3:30PM - 5:00PM Intl Film Festival Manhattan
SHORT FILMS
1) "The Blue Puppeteer" (Singapore) Dir: Vikneshwaran Silva
2) "The Ballet Dancer" (USA) Dir: Scott Eriksson
3) "Korn-Never Never" (USA) Dir: Giovanni Bucci
4) "Juan Night Stand" (Puerto Rico) Dir: Adrian E. Schwarz
5) "Who I Am" (USA) Dir: Dawn Young
6) "El Ultimo de la Bola" (The Last of Us) (Mexico) Dir: Tony Macias
7) "Straight to No.1" (USA) Dir: Yun Xiao
$8 plus fee / at the door $15
Producer's Club (The Grand Theater) 358 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036
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Program 2
Friday, October 24, 2014 5:30PM - 7:00PM Intl Film Festival Manhattan
SHORT FILMS
1) "Lucky Day" (USA) Dir: Brian Pollock
2) "The Broken" Dir: Jabari Clarke-Pennegan
3) "$2 Pesos" (Canada) Dir: A Cristina Martinez Perez
4) "The One Day" (USA) Dir: Macho Miranda
5) "Melancholic Park" (Russian Federation) Dir: Kai Waker
6) "Two and a Quarter Minutes" (USA) Dir: Josh Ovalle
7) "A Traves del Espejo" (Through the Breaking Glass) (Spain) Dir:Ivan Mena-Tinoco
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Program 3
Friday, October 24, 2014 7:30PM - 9:00PM Intl Film Festival Manhattan
SHORT FILMS
1) Postal Madness" (USA) Dir: Michael Anthony
2) "Happy New Year" (USA) Dir: Judianny Compress
3) "Lucky Day" (USA) Dir: Brian Pollock
4) "Unlocked" (USA) Dir: Gerard Mendez
5) "You are What You Eat" (USA) Dir: Fabian Perez
6) "Fifi Patelito Goes to the DMV" (USA) Dir: Salvador Bolivar
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Program 4
Friday,October 24, 2014 9:30PM - 11:30PM Intl Film Festival Manhattan
Best of Cinema NIght Prog by: Frances Lozada
1) "Surreal Estate" (USA) Dir: Lori Romero
2) "Diana" (USA) Dir: Daryl Denner
3) "Empanadas" (USA) Dir: Mo Zapata
4) "Snowflake: A Refugee" (USA) Dir: Venessa Peruda
5) "Module Overseer" (USA) Dir: Fernando Cuestas
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Program 5
Saturday, October 25, 2014 12:00PM - 2:00PM Intl Film Festival Manhattan
FILIPINO SHORT FILMS
1) "TNT" (Philippines/USA) Dir: Roberto Reyes Ang starring Perry Escano
2) "Milky Boy" (Philippines) Dir: Arnold Arre
3) "Traffic Light" (Semaporo) (Philippines) Dir: Regis Gabriel De Guia
4) "Astray" (Philippines) Dir: Nerissa Picadizo starring Angel Aquino
5) "Sabong" (Cockfighting) (USA) Dir: Gabriel Mirasol
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Program 6
Saturday, October 25, 2014 2:30PM - 4:30PM Intl Film Festival Manhattan
"Fred Ho's Last Year" Documentary Feature Film (USA) Dir: Steven De Castro
Synopsis: What would you do if you had only one year to live? Follow award-winning Asian American author and avante garde jazz composer Fred Ho on an unbelievable year as he fights cancer, leads orchestras, holds talks, leads protests, publishes books, and even produces his magnum opus: an elaborate, manga-inspired samurai opera on a New York stage. https://www.facebook.com/fredhoslastyear
$8 plus fee online / at the door $15.00
Producer's Club (The Grand Theater) 358 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036
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Program 7
Saturday, October 25, 2014 4:30PM - 7:00PM Intl Film Festival Manhattan
Due to Public Demand: Encore Presentation of:
"In Nomine Matris" Feature Film (Philippines)
Dir:Will Fredo starring Liza Dino, Biboy Ramirez and Al Gatmaitan
Synopsis: In the heart of Metro Manila, Mara, a young dance protege seeks to land the principal part of a dance company about to embark on a tour. On her quest to land the coveted break, a series of events turned her sense of meaning upside down, and is faced with a life changing decision. She turns to her mentor and her mother as she searches for answers in the beautifully loud and endlessly moving world she lives in.
$8 plus fee online / $15 at door
Producer's Club (The Grand Theater) 358 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036
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Program 8
Saturday, October 25, 2014 7:30PM - 9:30PM Intl Film Festival Manhattan
"Mulat" (Awaken) Feature Film (Philippines) Dir: Diane Ventura
starring Jake Cuenca
Synopsis: How much choice do we have in shaping our destinies? Sam is about to make the big leap and marry her boyfriend when a powerful dream convinces her otherwise. Starting over, she meets Jake and it seems she has finally found her soul mate. But a strange mental affliction threatens to change her life once more and possibly her last chance at happiness for good. : www.dventproductions.com
$8 plus fee online / at the door $15.00
Producer's Club (The Grand Theater) 358 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036
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Program 9
Saturday, October 25, 2014 10:00PM - 11:30PM Intl Film Festival Manhattan
"NYC Rooftop Story" Feature Film (Philippines/USA) Dir: Ricardo Catalan Jr.
Synopsis: David is an ivy-league educated writer who loses his longtime girlfriend and ability to write. A cathartic episode occurs on the rooftop which triggers his pursuit of Misha, a famous international model, and his latent creative writing. In four days, his life transforms beyond his initial intention. David's struggle begins in an agitated pursuit state resulting to humor and a surprising outcome. Website: www.nycrooftopstory.com
$8 plus fee online / at the door $15.00
Producer's Club (The Grand Theater) 358 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036
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Program 10
Sunday, October 26, 2014 12:30PM - 2:00PM Intl Film Festival Manhattan
SHORT FILMS
1) "Rambler" (USA) Dir: Patrick Quagliano
2) "On the Road" (Jay Chou) (Australia) Dir: Phoenix Liu
3) "This Modern Love" (USA) Dir: Jared Passante
4) "All Those Pretty Light" (USA) Dir: Brett Wasserman
5) "Mike Tyson" (USA) Dir: Freddy Cintron
6) "Vertigo" (USA) Dir: Justin Thomas Ostensen
$8 plus fee / at the door $15
Producer's Club (The Grand Theater) 358 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036
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Program 11
Sunday, October 26, 2014 2:30PM - 5:00PM Intl Film Festival Manhattan
"Encontrados en NYC" Feature Film (Spain/USA) Dir: Dani Zarandieta
Synopsis: RAI, MILIO and SELU are three friends who live stuck in a life with no future until an opportunity to be part of an adventure in New York becomes real, a city that will test them, help to lose themselves and finally find out who they really are. A city that will change their lives.
$8 plus fee online / at the door $15.00
Producer's Club (The Grand Theater) 358 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036
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Program 12
Sunday,October 26, 2014 5:30PM - 7:30PM Intl Film Festival Manhattan
"Kaikou" Feature Film (Japan) Dir: Jacky Woo
$8 plus fee / at the door $15
Producer's Club (The Grand Theater) 358 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036
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Program 13
Sunday, October 26, 2014 8:00PM - 9:30PM International Film Festival Manhattan
Closing Night Film:
"Mississipi I Am" Documentary Feature Film (USA)
Dir: Katherine Linton, Harriet Hirshorn Prod: Lance Bass
Synopsis: Through the eyes and actions of five primary characters, Mississippi: The Stand (working title), examines the relatively new fight in the state over 'traditional God-fearing values' and the push on the part of primarily young people and their progressive allies to bring gay civil rights and visibility out in the open and to move beyond division. http://www.mississippiiam.com/
$8 plus fee online / at the door $15.00
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Program 14
Sunday, October 26, 2014 10:00PM - 11:30PM Intl Film Festival Manhattan
SHORT FILMS
1) "A Special Kind of Magic" (USA) Dir: Rodney Reyes / Rebecca Jean Cortes
2) "Zugzwang" (Obligation to Move) (Spain/USA) Dir: Yolanda Centeno
3) Lasca "Tocando el Sol" (Touching the Sun) (Venezuela) Dir: Vadim Lasca
4) "It's All About Time" (USA) Dir: Snehal Patel starring Omi Vaidya
5) "A Traves del Espejo" (Through the Breaking Glass) (Spain) Dir:Ivan Mena-Tinoco
6) "One Light" (USA) Dir: Terri Barbagallo
7) "Not Guilty" (USA) Dir: Jabari Clarke-Pennegan
$8 plus fee / at the door $15
Producer's Club (The Grand Theater) 358 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036
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Official Selection
International Film Festival Manhattan 2014
Narrative Feature Film:
1) "In Nomine Matris" (In the Name of the Mother) (Philippines) Dir: Will Fredo starring: Liza Dino
2) "Kaikou" (The Encounter) (Japan) Dir: Jacky Woo
3) "Encontrados en NYC" (Met in NYC) (Spain/USA) Dir: Dani Zarandieta
4) "Mulat" (Philippines) Director: Diane Ventura starring: Jake Cuenca
5) "NYC Rooftop Story" (Philippines/USA) Dir: Ricardo Catalan Jr
Documentary Feature Film:
1) "Mississipi I Am" (USA) Dir: Katherine Linton, Harriet Hirshorn Prod: Lance Bass
2) "Fred Ho's Last Year" (USA) Dir: Steven de Castro
Short Films:
1) "Two and a Quarter Minutes" (USA) Dir: Josh Ovalle
2) "Vertigo" (USA) Dir: Justin Thomas Ostensen
3) "You are What You Eat" (USA) Dir: Fabian Perez
4) "A Traves del Espejo" (Through the Breaking Glass) (Spain) Dir:Ivan Mena-Tinoco
5) "El Ultimo de la Bola" (The Last of Us) (Mexico) Dir: Tony Macias
6) "$2 Pesos" (Canada) Dir: A Cristina Martinez Perez
7) "Astray" (Philippines) Dir: Nerissa Picadizo starring Angel Aquino
8) "On the Road" (Jay Chou) (Australia) Dir: Phoenix Liu
9) "Unlocked" (USA) Dir: Gerard Mendez
10) "Juan Night Stand" (Puerto Rico) Dir: Adrian E. Schwarz
11) "All Those Pretty Light" (USA) Dir: Brett Wasserman
12) "Milky Boy" (Philippines) Dir: Arnold Arre
13) "One Light" (USA) Dir: Terri Barbagallo
14) "Zugzwang" (Obligation to Move) (Spain/USA) Dir: Yolanda Centeno
15) "Korn-Never Never" (USA) Dir: Giovanni Bucci
16) "Rambler" (USA) Dir: Patrick Quagliano
17) "Melancholic Park" (Russian Federation) Dir: Kai Waker
18) "TNT" (Philippines/USA) Dir: Roberto Reyes Ang
19) "A Special Kind of Magic" (USA) Dir: Rodney Reyes / Rebecca Jean Cortes
20) "Happy New Year" (USA) Dir: Judianny Compress
21) "The Ballet Dancer" (USA) Dir: Scott Eriksson
22) "Postal Madness" (USA) Dir: Michael Anthony
23) "Traffic Light" (Semaporo) (Philippines) Dir: Regis Gabriel De Guia
24) "Who I Am" (USA) Dir: Dawn Young
25) "This Modern Love" (USA) Dir: Jared Passante
26) "Fifi Patelito Goes to the DMV" (USA) Dir: Salvador Bolivar
27) Lasca "Tocando el Sol" (Touching the Sun) (Venezuela) Dir: Vadim Lasca
28) "It's All About Time" (USA) Dir: Snehal Patel starring Omi Vaidya
29) "The Blue Puppeteer" (Singapore) Dir: Vikneshwaran Silva
30) "The One Day" (USA) Dir: Macho Miranda
31) "Sabong" (Cockfighting) (USA) Dir: Gabriel Mirasol
32) "Not Guilty" (USA) Dir: Jabari Clarke-Pennegan
33) "The Broken" Dir: Jabari Clarke-Pennegan
34) "Lucky Day" (USA) Dir: Brian Pollock
35) "Mike Tyson" (USA) Dir: Freddy Cintron
36) "Straight to No.1" (USA) Dir: Yun Xiao
Best of Cinema Night (Short Films Program by: Frances Lozada)
37) "Surreal Estate" (USA) Dir: Lori Romero
38) "Diana" (USA) Dir: Daryl Denner
39) "Empanadas" (USA) Dir: Mo Zapata
40) "Snowflake: A Refugee" (USA) Dir: Venessa Peruda
41) "Module Overseer" (USA) Dir: Fernando Cuestas
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INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL MANHATTAN 2013
OCTOBER 17-20, 2013
Anthology Film Archives
32 Second Avenue (@ 2nd St.)
New York, NY 10003 USA
International Film Festival Manhattan 2013
Film Festival Director Awards
October 19, 2013 at the Anthology Film Archives 2nd Ave / 2nd St NYC
Honorable Mention Short Films
"Different" Claire McCarthy
"The Morning After" Dir: Daryl Denner
"Sins" Dir: Ev Wolff / Prod: Crystal Stevens
"Mr Real 2 Reel" Dir: Micaal Stevens
"Mga Liham Mula sa Alaska" (Letters from Alaska) Dir: Roberto Reyes Ang
Best Student Film
"Will You Marry Me" Dir: Jameelah Rose del Prado Lineses
Best Music Video
"20/20" (Pupil/Ely Buendia) Dir: Jason Tan / Prod Diane Ventura
Best Cinematography
"Subway Memories" DP: Josephus Tudtud
Best Indie Producer
"Save the Putnam Nature Trail" Prod: Will Sanchez / Vanessa Corwin
Best Ensemble Cast Short
Cast of "Defective" Dir: Gerard Mendez
Best Ensemble Cast Feature
Cast of "Lilet Never Happened" Dir: Jacco Groen
Best Actor
Roni Mazumdar "The Word Trader"
Best Actress
Sean Young "Send No Flowers"
Best Director Short
Sean Lynch "Game Night"
Best Director US Feature
Fred Carpenter "Send No Flowers"
Best Director Global Feature
Jacco Groen "Lilet Never Happened"
Best Short Film
"Not Fade Away" Dir: Rodney Reyes / Prod: Steven Williams
Best Feature Film
"Stand Off" Dir: Chris Notarile / Prod Ralph Henriquez
Best Documentary
"Lost Years" Dir: Kenda Gee
Best of the Best of IFFM 2013
"Lost Years" Dir: Kenda Gee / Tom Radford
IFFM Most Popular Film Award
"Barya" (Coins) Director: Emir Khan Bautista
Mount Hope Project Ceremony / IFFM 2013 Awards Ceremony
Sunday, October 20, 2013 at the Colors NYC
Mount Hope Project Award
Achievement in Filmmaking and Social Advocacy
"Lost Years" Dir: Kenda Gee / Tom Radford
Mount Hope Project Award
Achievement in Filmmaking and Social Advocacy
"Lilet Never Happened Dir: Jacco Groen
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International Film Festival Manhattan Official Selection 2013
Program # 1
Thursday, October 17, 2013 Opening Night
7-9PM
Feature Film:
"Send No Flowers" Director Fred Carpenter
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"Send No Flowers Trailer / Facebook Event Page
Program # 2
Thursday, October 17, 2013 Opening Night
930PM - 12 Midnight
Feature Film:
"Cancer Warriors" Director Steven de Castro
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Program # 3
Friday, October 18, 2013
7-9PM
Short Film: "Defective" Director: Gerard Mendez
Feature Narrative Film: "Stand Off" Director: Chris Notarile
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"Stand Off" Trailer / Facebook Event Page
Program # 4
Friday, October 18, 2013
930PM - 12 Midnight
Best of Cinema Nights / IFFM co-programming with Frances Lozada
Short Films:
"A Lothario's Lament" Director: Sheila Mitchell Simmons
"Come Here Often" Director: Christine Raia
"The Morning After" Director: Daryl Denner
"The Coffee List" Director: John Henry Soto
"Visiting Hour" Director: Fernando Cuestas
"iLove" Director: Luis Enrique Rivera Cuyar
"Emma" Director: Anne Hu
"Shoeshine Chicken" Director: Fernando Cuestas
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Program # 5
Saturday, October 19, 2013
2 - 310PM
Global Style Music Videos & Shorts
"Darryl's Song" (Darryl Shy) Director: Karen Angala Shy / Katrina Angala Shy
"Gold - Video Clip" Director: Uzi Amir
"Sexy" Director: Dee Shin
"Barnaby Bright ' Old Coats' " Director: Andy Strohl / Patryk Larney
"Game NY" Director: Jan Lim
"Snake Eyes" Director: Jay Max / Katrina Connor
"20/20" (Pupil/Ely Buendia) Director: Jason Tan / Producer: Diane Ventura
"Different" Director: Claire McCarthy
"Will You Marry Me" Director: Jameelah Rose del Prado Lineses
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Program # 6
Saturday, October 19, 2013
3:40 - 5:20PM
Life's Learning Curve Shorts Program
"The Learning Curve" Director: Scott Eriksson
"The Word Trader" Director: Salvatore D'Alia
"The 40th Day" Director: ShaSha Li
"Murky" Director: Kevin Leigh
"Hit Town" Director: Kevin Leigh
"A Conversation About Cheating With My Time Travelling Future Self"
Director: Pornsak Pichetshote
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Program # 7
Saturday, October 19, 2013
5:50 - 7:40PM
Asians on Film Festival / IFFM Co Programming
"Tule Lake" Director: Michelle Ikemote
"Couch & Potatoes" Director: Chris Lam & Eunsoo Jeong
"The Gelephant" Director: Jenn Liu
"Real Talk" Director: Patrick Ng
"Last Game" Director: Mike Cutrone
"Kuya Ko" Director: Dean Banting
"The Boy & The Tree" Director: Jimmy Zhang
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Program # 8
Saturday, October 19, 2013
8:10 - 11PM
Feature Documentary Film and Awards Night Gala
"Lost Years" Director: Kenda Gee
Awards Night Ceremony to follow immediately after the Q&A
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"Lost Years" Trailer / Facebook Event Page / Director Kenda Gee Interview
Program # 9
Sunday, October 20, 2013
1:00 - 2:30PM
Documentary Shorts
"New Indies New Influences" Director: Julie Deffet
"Save The Putnam Nature Trail" Director: Guy Shahar
"Model CiTizen" Director: Cecilio Asuncion / Toine Valentin
"Mr Real 2 Reel" Director: Micaal Stevens
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Facebook Event Page
Program # 10
Sunday, October 20, 2013
3:00 - 4:30PM
Filipino Filmmakers Shorts Program
"Not Fade Away" Director: Rodney Reyes
"Will You Marry Me" Director: Jameelah Rose del Prado Lineses
"Nilda" Director: Joy Aquino
"Mga Liham Mula sa Alaska" (Letters From Alaska) Director: Roberto Reyes Ang
"Pohaku Falls" Director: Carrie Juntilla
"Barya" (Coins) Director: Emir Khan Bautista
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Program # 11
Sunday, October 20, 2013
5:00 - 7:10PM Closing Night Film
Feature Narrative Film:
"Lilet Never Happened" (Netherlands / Philippines) Director: Jacco Groen Starring: Sandy Talag, Johanna ter Steege, John Arcilla,
Marife Necesito
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"Lilet Never Happened" Trailer / Facebook Event Page / IMDB / Sandy Talag Interview (in Filipino) / Jacco Groen & Sandy Talag Interview
Program # 12
Sunday, October, 20, 2013
7:40 - 9PM Closing Night Shorts
"Game Night" Director: Sean Lynch (Trailer)
"Loaded" Director: Andrea Williams
"Sins" Director: Ev Wolff
"Overture" Director: Perry Escano
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International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM) offers a quality selection of world-class films that will be showcased in downtown Manhattan at the historic Anthology Film Archives. Our programming encompasses all different genres of diverse program. Narrative features, documentaries, shorts and student films from all over the world. We also have a focus on social relevance as part of our programming and our goals.
New York City is the capital of the world, a place where the world converges. And we would like to celebrate international and independent films. We have a vision that film as a medium can make a positive impact in the world and the belief that New York City and its people is the best place to make this happen. It can be as simple as sharing a laughter or a tear in a short film or making a direct impact on lives across the world in a documentary.
IFFM believes in filmmakers and will give support in showcasing their works in NY, by giving them the full NY theatrical experience! All invaluable in fostering film careers in this age of hybrid and self distribution. It starts by helping filmmakers find their audience in NY by giving them opportunities to promote their film. IFFM will also be a platform for different causes and social action through the films and events. Enjoy the best of what New York has to offer with our IFFM events which includes: Industry Networking Parties, personalized treatment of filmmakers and their films, opportunity for discussion, Red Carpet and Media Events all in the greatest city in the world.