About the IFP
The IFP is a sponsor of The Raw Word.
IFP (Independent Feature Project) was founded in 1979 on a belief that a truly vital American cinema must include the personal, idiosyncratic, and sometimes controversial voices of filmmakers working outside of the established studio system. As a not-for-profit organization, its mission is to foster a more sustainable infrastructure that supports independent filmmaking and ensures that the public has the opportunity to see films that more accurately reflect the full diversity of the American culture.The goal of IFP's programs is to provide a national and international platform that facilitates a nexus between the creative and the business of filmmaking. The organization does this through programs that: aid in the professional development of its members, proactively and directly support individual projects, seek to cultivate and expand the audience for independent film, and advocate for policies that protect and solidify the position of independents within the larger business and artistic landscape. As the climate for making and releasing independent work gets more challenging, it is imperative that IFP continues to serve as a destination for those seeking to develop, nurture and embrace independent thinking and expression.Headquartered in NYC, IFP also serves independent filmmakers in their local communities. IFP Chapters can be found in Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Seattle. Chapters are currently in formation are Hawaii and Arizona.
To learn more go to http://www.ifp.org
Charles Puglese,
Killer Films
(Boys Don't Cry,
One Hour Photo, Happiness)
Jeb Brody
Big Beach Films
(Everything is Illuminated, Little Miss Sunshine)
Ben Stambler
Magnolia Pictures
(The Smartest Guys in the Room, The War Within, The Fastest Indian, Pulse, Bubble)
Wendy Sax
Former Artistic Director, IFP Market
Moving Stories Inc.
David S. Cohen
Writer Pee Wee Playhouse. Twice Emmy Nominated.