It's important not to re-invent the wheel. There are already three websites that IFD knows about that provide terrific information about the festivals process. IFD suggests you visit these sites for the best in festival information.

The sites are:

www.filmfestivalworld.com and www.withoutabox.com and www.filmfestivalspro.com

But as the internet marketing portal for independent cinema, Independent Films Direct does believe it has a responsibility to provide critical information about festivals. IFD has a four point policy for festival coverage:

A) IFD will provide extensive news converage of festivals in its daily online indie film magazine

B) In the IFD "Festivals" section you can find specific information about festivals occuring within the next three months

C) In the IFD "Festivals" section you can find submission due dates that come within the next three months

D) In regards to B and C, above, IFD is happy to list any festivals and to add your festival to our list just send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it And The festival section will be updated once a month to present the most current info pertient for the next 90 days.

Please check out the IFD "Screenings" section as we want to help promote theatrical screenings for all independent films as well as encourage and promote the phenomenon of living room screening parties. If your film is going to screen theatrically, or you are hosting a living room screening party for your indie film, please send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and IFD will be happy to trumpet your film event!