Two days ago saw the beginning of the 41st
annual IFP Festival. The Independent Filmmaker Project seeks to “foster the
development, production and promotion of hundreds of feature and documentary films
a year.” It is the “largest and longest
running not-for-profit dedicated to independent film,” and is dedicated to the
indie filmmaker.
Taking place in Brooklyn, some of the events that are taking
place until 19th September include:
1.
Screening: The Report (CIA
agents’ interrogation following 9/11 attacks)
2.
New Voices! Reading Series
Sponsored by Sagindie
3.
Screening: Knock Down the
House (four women taking on the establishment)
4.
Screening: American Factory
This week long event has been lauded as being the “premiere place to meet bold
talent and learn about exciting projects through curated meetings with 150
new feature, documentary, series and VR projects from over 22 countries.”
