The First Annual Philadelphia Independent Film & Video Festival (PIFVF) will take place December 4 - 7, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pa. at Harambee Institute of Science & Technology and Club Damani. The 2008 PIFVF will showcase every genre of independent film from across the world during this celebration of the independent artist.

The PIFVF will be honoring the memory of the late John F. Skief. John Skief was a pioneer in education for African American youth in the city of Philadelphia and the founder of the Harambee Institute. Mr. Skief was a lover of film and video as well as education. Mr. Skief transitioned in December of 2007.

The inaugural PIFVF is a chance for independent and upstart filmmakers to showcase their works and talent in a small scale film festival. Through our partnership with the Harambee Institute of Science and Technology, we are putting a special focus on entries dealing with education and social change. We are not limiting our competition to just those important topics; it is open to all submissions.
The PIFVF is looking for:
Categories
? Feature length movies (45 min or more)
? Movie shorts (44 min or less)
? Student (Please include copy of student I.D.)
? Youth (Through high school, please include copy of student I.D.)
? Documentary
? Music Video
? Experimental (Try us, see if we like it.)
? Animation
Entry Fee
Send a check or money order, in U.S. funds only, payable to " Philadelphia Independent Film & Video Festival", in the amount of:
? $35 Feature
? $20 Short (44 minutes or less), Documentary, Experimental, Animation, Music Video
? $10 Student or Youth (Please include copy of student I.D.)

Entry fees will not be returned.
*The Festival reserves the right to impose a $20 surcharge for returned checks.

Awards will be given for best feature, documentary, short, student, youth, music video, experimental film and social change. Entries must be postmarked no later than November 15, 2008.

If you are interested in an application please email your request and questions to pifvf?ymail.com.