IFFB. Awards.

"Only a few hours away from Manhattan, during the same opening weekend as the Tribeca Film Festival, a group of artists and audiences from around the globe gathered together in Boston for the fifth year in a row," writes Matt Dentler. "Why do so many up-and-coming filmmakers (several from NYC) choose to spend their time here? It's because the annual Independent Film Festival Boston (IFFB) has accomplished more in its five-year history, than some festivals do with twice as much time and resources." And Matt would know.

Cynthia Rockwell lists this year's award-winners. Also: Hannah Takes the Stairs "left me a bit underwhelmed.... I have always felt that all of [Joe] Swanberg's films have a very male perspective, but it has never bothered me until this film."

Online viewing tip. Kent Osborne's travelogue.

Posted by dwhudson at May 2, 2007 8:08 AM