Seattle's True Independent Film Festival

What is the STIFF Film Challenge?

The STIFF Film Challenge is a collaborative film project where filmmaking teams compete to put together the best film over a 2 week period. It kicks off on April 27th, 2009 and ends on May 11th, 2009.

The focus this year will be to short distinct movies resulting in one unified film, and as always will most likely receive some very limited distribution. Our Goal is to promote cooperation among film makers and bring together the local film making community.

What is STIFF?

The most fun you can legally have for $50 dollars. Seattle's True Independent Film Festival is held at multiple venues throughout Seattle. It is a celebration of off-beat independent film from the Northwest and the rest of the world. Combined with our concurrent companion Music and Stand-Up Comedy festival STIFF Licks, it features the best independent entertainment in the entire city.

Why are you putting on STIFF?
As film festivals across the country strive to raise their profile, they continually pass over inventive, risk-taking films so they can give a sneak preview of the new Jennifer Aniston film a week before its world-wide release. Somebody needs to help these TRUE Independent gems find an audience on the lookout for the unusual.

How much does it cost to attend?
A limited number of All-Access badges will go on sale for $50. Single movie, music and comedy tickets range in price. All filmmakers who submit a film receive an all-access badge whether or not they are accepted into the festival.
This is a cool idea. How can I help out? Check out our volunteers page or email volunteers@trueindependent.org.