From (G.R. Claveria and Alesha Noice) the award winning creators of MOCKFEST comes the first film festival devoted to bringing the artistry of the independent narrative film to Montana.
MISSION
& OBJECTIVE
Going where no Indie has gone before.
The Montana Independent
Film Festival is an annual festival committed to the celebration of
alternative vision and cultivation of independent, provocative and experimental
filmmaking. By featuring work that pushes the envelope in form, style
and content, M.T.I.F.F. seeks to be a platform for the screening of
new work and a forum for the exchange of ideas amongst filmmakers, curators
and audiences.
ABOUT THE
FESTIVAL
This will be the first year the Montana Independent Film Festival will
make a mark on the film festival circuit. For years to come, being part
of this new tradition of showcasing independent work from all around
the country will give people the opportunity to discover new and cutting
edge films. This festival will be a momentous occasion.
GENERAL
RULES
Terms Of Entry:
1. Films must have been completed after January 1st, 2000.
2.
Entries must be sent on 1/2 VHS tape (NTSC) OR DVD.
3.
Films can be tied to a DISTRIBUTION DEAL.
4.
Participants agree that their film or clips from it and all other
material related to their project may be used and/or published in
the event program, MTIFF web site and for any promotional purposes
which MTIFF deems appropriate.
5.
No viewing tapes and/or promotional materials will be returned to
the filmmaker.
6.
If selected, all commercial/private property including all trademark/copyrighted
materials shown or recorded on the project is the responsibility of
the filmmaker. MTIFF will NOT take responsibility for any infringement
of copy written materials.
7.
The cost of delivery and pick-up of all materials is the responsibility
of the filmmaker.
8.
MTIFF holds no responsibility for lost or damagedprints. While the
utmost care will be taken with regard to prints, it is solely up to
the filmmaker to take full responsibility (i.e.insurance). The Montana
Indepdendent Film Foundation, the Montana Independent Film Festival,
its officers, directors, volunteers and sponsors are held harmless
by filmmaker for all claims financial or otherwise and from any damage
to the print in route or otherwise during the course of the Festival's
possession of the film; Films submitted may not be subject to any
litigation nor threatened by any litigation.
9.
By submitting an entry, filmmaker states that he or she is responsible
as an agent to promote the film and that the film is an original work.
FESTIVAL
VENUE:
The Wilma Theatre
131 S Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-2521
Festival Admission is $5 per person per film block
or $25 for an all access festival pass
