Distribution : The 5th Annual NYC Indie Film Fest announces prizes for this year’s Super Short Film Category. by Dennis Cieri

From October 15th to 19th, this year's festival is the place to be. During the event, filmmakers have the opportunity to meet several movie professionals and exchange experiences. In addition to screening the best indie films, the festival hosts parties, ceremonies and panel discussions with filmmakers, actors, directors, producers, musicians and crew members. The most important ceremony is the Best of Festival Awards that recognizes the best in 9 categories: director, actress, actor, script, narrative feature, music video, short film, documentary and super short film. A board of movie professionals selects the winners. Also a Mark of Distinction Award is offered to the audience’s choice. We also have the first of the prizes we will be offering this year at the festival. In the Super Short Film category we are offering three prizes: • First Place wins a copy of Sony Vegas Pro Suite - Retail 899.00 • Second Place wins a copy of Sony Vegas Pro - Retail 599.00 • Third Place wins a copy of Sony Vegas Pro Edit – Retail 399.00 Filmmakers may submit to the New York City Independent Film Festival using the festival’s website (http://www.nycindieff.com) the deadline for filmmakers to send their films is May 31, 2014. This year, plans are to show well over 100 films. The 5th New York City Independent Film Festival will continue to uphold the tradition of promoting new and emerging voices in film, spoken word, music, and art. Dennis Cieri Executive Director and Founder says, "The festival is excited to announce the first set of prizes for this years festival. The Sony Vegas Pro software is a professional well-balanced set of software for an indie filmmaker. More prizes are coming and the festival will be announcing more prizes soon." The festival takes place in the Producers Club, located in the heart of Manhattan’s theater district. It makes a wonderful home for the international cinematic tradition of the festival, with its spacious theaters, intimate lounge, urban décor and artistic history. Submissions Visit the website http://www.nycindieff.com to learn more about the festival as well as information about submissions and past years selected films. Join the festival on Twitter @NYCIndieFF, and Facebook at facebook.com/nycindieff. ____________ 5th Annual New York City Independent Film Festival What: selection of over 100 independent movies spanning feature, documentary, short, super short, music videos and art videos. When: October 15-19, 2014 Where: 358 West 44th Street New York, NY Learn more: http://www.nycindieff.com or (917) 608-4784.