Why We Want to Help You...
Learn More about the Festival Director Darren Levine at His Personal Site
The
NYC Filmmaker’s Festival was created in order to help all filmmakers,
just like you, to become the best you can be and to give back to the
community where ever possible.
We
strongly feel that many film festivals have unfortunately taken a wrong
turn regarding filmmakers and the film-going community in general.
Because of this, festival fees are often too high, and the rewards they
provide are too low for both the filmmakers and the film go-ers as
well.
At the NYC Filmmakers Festival we have a completely different philosophy…
For
example, we proudly support our favorite charity, “Free Arts NYCâ€,
which assists children who are dealing with a variety of needs and life
challenges. Because of the great work they do, we’re donating a portion
of all our proceeds to them.
Also
at the NYC Filmmakers Festival, we strongly believe that film festivals
should be a useful outlet for the truly independent, “Indie†filmmaker.
And, we further believe that festivals should create a unique
environment so that all of you indie filmmakers have an opportunity to
actually advance your career, and to become more successful artists.
And
along with the exciting, worthwhile things we’re already doing at the
NYC Filmmaker’s Festival, we‘re also open to ideas from all of you
about how we can improve our festival… That way, we can further benefit
the community, and we’ll be able to assist all of you filmmakers, film
lovers and film go-ers even more.
Additionally,
we’re always looking for creative, innovative, fresh, original,
compelling and passionate film and video works from all areas of
cinematic storytelling.
Contact Us
Also, for any other general inquiries, or questions about the NYC Filmmaker’s Festival, such as submitting, location or tickets, please contact us at:
Additionally, if you would like to become a private or corporate sponsor, donor, or advertiser, please contact us at:
You may also call us at: 212-66-024O
Our Team, Past and Present:
| Darren Levine | Festival Director, Host, Graphic Artist, etc... |
| Marc Baron | Festival Judge/Guest Announcer |
| Frank Zagottis | Festival Judge/Guest Announcer |
| Janine Janson | Guest Announcer |
| Anthony Costa | Guest Announcer |
| Kristen Shell | Guest Announcer |
| Jamal Bilal | Projectionist/Volunteer |
| Meredith Riley Stewart |
Volunteer |
| Hank Scie Quan | Photographer |
| Donna Marans | Volunteer |
| Patricia Miller | T-Shirt provider |
| Matthew Rappaport | Volunteer |
| Shehab Hanafi | Volunteer |
| Catherine Hunt | 2012 Cover Photo(lights) |
| Karina Kondratenko | Photographer |
| Davon Clark | Volunteer |
| Melissa Buonanducci | Volunteer |
| Sarah Macdonnell | Volunteer |
Free Arts NYC programs inspire children to re-imagine their worlds and transform their lives through the creative arts.
With
the help of dedicated and caring “volunteer mentorsâ€, Free Arts NYC
delivers creative arts programs directly to low income, homeless,
abused and neglected children.
Their programs and the relationships they foster, help children and families experience new levels of hope and creativity.
Free
Arts NYC volunteers and facilitators give all of the children and
families that they work with an extremely high level of personal
attention…
Their Current PROGRAMS Include:
- Free Arts Days
- Weekly Mentor Program
- Parents and Children Together with Art (PACT)
- Multicultural Arts Camp
- Cultural Enrichment
NYC FILMMAKER'S FEST
-WHERE INDIE FILMS COME TO LIFE-