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Welcome to the Future of Film & Music - in terms of Both Recognition as well as a Platform in which Highlights & Provides the much needed Promotion, for Creatives.
The Indie Film and Music Awards Festival is a idea born from two fellow Film Directors; Chris Soko & Tali Hendricks. The motivation behind creating the IFMA is one of both vision as well as a means to connect Creatives in both Film and Music to the Mass Public.
in 2017, both Founders Chris Soko & Tali Hendrix had discussed the means of which a Platform to where Resources, Networking, Community, Promotion as well as a 'Creative HUB' was not accessable for the common Independent Creatives. This was the birth idea of the Indie Film and Music Awards Festival.
About The IFMA's
By providing the above Variables to each Independent Creative, regardless of their 'Clout'/ Popularity - it would ensure that each Creative / Creative Group that both Attends as well as Submits to the IFMA, valuble Feedback as well as Resources to Progress in each Creative Individual / Group.
By providing the above Variables to each Independent Creative, regardless of their 'Clout'/ Popularity - it would ensure that each Creative / Creative Group that both Attends as well as Submits to the IFMA, valuble Feedback as well as Resources to Progress in each Creative Individual / Group.
The IFMA was decided to be a 4 Day Event, Highlighting each day for its own Category and Theme. By Providing the much needed Resources for each of the Creatives, regardless of their Industry (whether in Film or Music), these Resources are not in-line with BOTH the Submission cost as well as NOT in-line with the Ticket sale prices. The amount of value that both a Creative & Attendee, will receive from each day of the 4 day IFMA event, has a very large disparage. This was done with intention, by providing severely more value than the prices of Submission and Attendance, the goal / mission statement of the IFMA will be Justified.
These benefits, include but are not limited - are followed in each day of the 4 days of the Indie Film and Music Awards Festival, the benifits of Positivity, Insipiration, Regognition, Support & Many more positive outcomes from this Historic 4 Day Awards Festival.
An Example of what to expecct at the IFMA will be Convention Styled Key-Note Speeches, Educational Presentation, Q & A Sessions, as well as Networking Specifically tailored to each Sub-Event .
For the Independent Creatives that do Submit, but do not get chosen as an Nomoniee, there are still benifits to Submit,. This was also done on purpose, in order to gain the most value for each Independent Creative. Each submission WILL BE judged as well as Critiqued by a Professional in each Respected Industry.
A Social Media Page will also be created, that will be hosted on the IFMA website, with a unique URL, in order for your Fans and Supporters to access and VOTE for that Independent Creative to WIN the IFMA FAN FAVORITE Award.
If chosen to be a Nomoniee for the IFMA, the winners of each of the 5 States, that the IFMA will host - will be qualified to be a Nominee for the Ultimate IFMA. Only the Best/Winners of Each of the 5 States will compete as well as jbe judged by TOP Industry Professionals in order to be Crowned the IFMA Winner Circle. Many more monitary as well as Viral Gain will be gathered as well from being both a Nominiee as well as a Winner of each Respective Category of the Main Event ; IFMA Main Stage ; 6 th Event that will be held. The only way to even be part of this Amazing and Once In A LIfetime Opportunity, is to Submit in your Respcectid State / Closesset State.
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So, Why Newark?
> The Location for the Indie Film & Music Awards Festival, Newark, New Jersey is Home-base. Not only is Newark Home-Base, but Newark is the perfect location to host the Indie Film and Music Awards (IFMA) 4 Day Festival. This Vibrant & Fast Up-and-Coming City has a rich history in both film and music, making it an ideal destination for Independent Directors of both Film and Music; celebrating these forms of art, as well as recognition via the IFMA Festival.
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Why Newark, NJ for the IFMA’s?
Newark, a Top Up-and Coming City, in America. Newark has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years. The city's energy and momentum make it an exciting place to visit and hold the IFMA (Indie Film and Music Awards Festival).
Newark, New Jersey is the perfect location to host the Indie Film and Music Awards 4 Day Festival (IFMA). The city's rich history in film and music, its proximity to major cities, and its accessible mass transit options, as well as its revitalization and energy, make it an ideal destination for IFMA festival-goers. Hosting the festival in Newark is sure to be a memorable and exciting experience for all involved.
In terms of Newark’s location in New Jersey, Newark is ideally situated within easy reach of major cities such as New York City and Philadelphia. This makes it an easily accessible destination for festival-goers traveling from across the country or even internationally. Additionally, Newark has a range of mass transit options, including trains and buses, which makes it easy for visitors to get around the city.
Newark's Notable Past:
The city (Newark), has also been home to many notable and famous film directors, such as Richard Linklater, whose film "Boyhood" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.
"Hollywood" Comes to Newark, NJ:
In terms of film, Newark has been the backdrop for numerous major motion pictures, including “The Joker”, “Many Saints of Newark”, AMC’s “Walking Dead”, “World War-Z”, "War of the Worlds" and "Jersey Girl." And countless more MAJOR Productions , from different and Top Production Houses from all over the USA & World.
Lionsgate Studio:
Newark, NJ has also recently announced & started construction on the historic $100 Million Dollar; Top Of The Line, Lionsgate Film Studio. Where 5 (five) Extremely Large , separate Film Studio’s will be constructed in order to meet the demand of this up-and-coming cities filming needs (as well as the needs of this Top Film Company; Lionsgate). Newark has been called by many as the Next Hollywood/ Atlanta, in terms of Filming and Film Production - especially with the proximity to New York City, NY & various organic film locations. Attracting top talent from all over the globe.
Music & it’s Connection to Newark, NJ:
The music scene in Newark is just as impressive. The city has produced numerous music artists who have gone on to achieve worldwide fame, including Whitney Houston, Sarah Vaughan, and Queen Latifah. These artists have helped put Newark on the map as a hub for music and creativity.
Why are Newark and New Jersey such important sites for early film history?
New Jersey became the movie industry's home because motion pictures were invented here. William Kennedy Laurie Dickson, a worker at Thomas Edison's West Orange laboratory, invented the first movie viewer and movie camera. The camera was called a kinetograph, and the peephole viewer was called a kinetoscope.
