We are proud to announce the winners of the 2021/22 IndieBoom Film + Music Festival! Please join us in congratulating them, and all our filmmakers, musicians and screenwriters.

And thank you to everyone who watched and listened… our platform had over 900 HOURS of streaming over the 2 weeks of the festival!
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We’re proud to support and encourage the next generation of emerging artists from all over the world… and you can help by streaming their work and following them on social media.

Check out our full slate of official selections here!

FAN FAVORITE: $500 GRAND PRIZE WINNER:
Interlude - A Star Trek Fan Production 
Fan Film, USA | Directed by Victoria Fox and Joshua Irwin

WINNING ORIGINAL SONG: $250 Prize Winner
“Star Trek is Real”
by Ilia “Pixi” McNeal

WINNING ANIMATION
Ghostbusters ReAnimated
Fan Film/Animation, USA| Directed by Steven Shea

WINNING COMEDY
Practically Ordinary Pilot
Comedy Series, USA | Directed by Robert Armstrong

WINNING DOCUMENTARY
All We Have
Documentary, USA | Directed by Matt Battaglia

WINNING DRAMA
Ushering The Light 
Drama, USA | Directed by Rebekah Wiggins

WINNING EXPERIMENTAL
I Can Only Sabotage My Self Sabotage
Animation, Music Video, USA | Directed by Stanzii

WINNING FAN FILM
Stegosaurus: A Jurassic Park Fak Film
Fan Film, UK | Directed by Barry Wilkinson

WINNING HORROR           
Fountain Axis
Horror/Thriller, USA | Directed by Ali Matlock

WINNING MUSICAL
In The Blink Of An Eye: A James Bond Fan Film
Fan Film/Musical, USA | Directed by Kevin Croxton

WINNING SCI FI/FANTASY:
A Blaster In The Right Hands: A Star Wars Fan Film
Fan Film, Australia | Directed by Richard de Carvalho

WINNING SCREENPLAY:
SHE CREATURE
written by Maria and Chris Krovatin
SCREENPLAY FINALISTS:
FARM CLUB written by Joe Leone
THE SWORD IN THE SPRAWL written by Matthew Scarpa

WINNING SERIES
The Federation Files
Series/Fan Film, USA | Directed by Dan Reynolds and Glen Wolfe

JURY PRIZE:
Coyote Tears Music Video
Music Video, USA | Directed by Ron Longo, Craig Clement

HONORABLE MENTIONS:
925 Blues Lyric Video
Music Video, USA | Directed by Spring Brooks

Carnivale 
Music Video, USA| Directed by Wikka

Captain Gentle-Man
Comedy, USA | Directed by Mike Begrowicz

Elimination Strain
Horror/Thriller, USA | Directed by Christopher Wells

In Defense of Civil Society
Comedy, USA | Directed by Rafeh Mahmud

The Best Years of Your Life
Music Video, USA | Created by Leo Majors

“Shahre Adamha”
Original Song by Amir Hossein Nouri

B.I.A.S. Screenplay written by David Angelelli

SADMAN Screenplay written by James Hartmann

WINDS OF THE GREAT MOJAVE Screenplay written by G. Lloyd Helm

Let's kick off 2022 with a Boom — the 5th Annual IndieBoom Film + Music Festival! 

Short films in all genres and original songs will stream 100% free Jan. 1 -16 on our website, our Roku and Fire TV apps, Vimeo, and Bandcamp. Creators use social media to promote, then we give awards to the titles with the most plays in each category — including cash grand prizes for the most-streamed film and song of the festival. Our Screenplay competition awards writers valuable prizes from our industry partners InkTip, Roadmap Writers, and Virtual Pitchfest. 

Please join us in congratulating our 2021/22 Official Selections!

FILMS:

925 Blues Lyric Video
Music Video, USA | Directed by Spring Brooks
"I recorded 925 Blues with my former coworker, Hector Espinoza, back when I worked at Tremor Video in NYC. 925 Blues is about that homesick feeling you get when you have to leave the house and go to work, especially during the cozy season. I know first-hand the challenge of trying to balance work and life. I also know the most mundane tasks can induce creativity. The 925 Blues Lyric Video was created with Powerpoint and iMovie. It was fun to experiment and get creative with office tools. There are gems everywhere."

A Blaster In The Right Hands: A Star Wars Story
Fan Film, Australia | Directed by Richard de Carvalho
On the trail of a crashed Imperial Shuttle, two bounty hunters collide over a valuable cargo, only to discover they’re not the only hired guns around. "A Blaster in The Right Hands - A Star Wars Story", is a non-profit unofficial fan-film that is not intended for commercial use produced by Lunacraft Productions. Star Wars is owned by Lucasfilm/Disney and this fan-film is not connected in any way to said companies.

All We Have
Documentary, USA | Directed by Matt Battaglia
The pandemic lockdowns have taken their toll on mom and pop shops across the country. For Schnitzel Haus in Brooklyn, NY, it’s been a year of mandated closures, reduced capacity, dwindling sales, and more regulations than ever before. The family-owned restaurant struggles to stay open amidst so many hurdles. In the Bay Ridge community where Schnitzel Haus resides, the lockdowns have brought the bustling music scene to a halt, and affected the livelihoods of people in many walks of life. All We Have is the story of a small business in a big city that has been turned upside down by the coronavirus lockdowns.

BioPetz
Comedy, USA| Directed by Tyler Council
“BioPetz” are cuddly, curious abominations of nature and science that need a loving home before the government shuts this whole operation down. Check it out before it’s too late!

Captain Gentle-Man
Comedy, USA | Directed by Mike Begrowicz
Captain Gentle-Man is a vigilante sworn to confront scumbags on dating apps. The Captain’s friend vigilante, The Swimmer, comes to him with horror stories of dating experiences she has experienced. The Captain then catfishes these scum bags through texts to make them vulnerable. Then the Captain and The Swimmer confront him to purge his scumbag ways.

Carnivale
Music Video, USA| Directed by Wikka
Set a few months after her first visual album “Cirque,” Wikka the Clown grieves the loss of her beloved Petunia. After a year of sorrow and solitude, she discovers that her old friend, Charlie the Mime, is still alive - and needs to be saved from the clutches of the evil Ringmaster! Wikka must assemble her team of misfits to defeat him and his band of bloodthirsty villains.

Coyote Tears 
Music Video, USA | Directed by Ron Longo, Craig Clement
"When I wrote “Coyote Tears”, I wanted to capture a story of a young man that breaks away from his family in anger after they were torn apart by the recent disgusting political mayhem.  But there are so many reasons this can happen- conflict over life choices, life styles, religious beliefs, etc.   Not all young coyotes stay with the pack…many times there is too much conflict and they must  leave and start a new life on their own."

Elimination Strain
Horror/Thriller, USA | Directed by Christopher Wells
A masked psychopath terrorizes a young couple through eerie text images, then appears inside their home, forcing them to fight for their lives. This is a proof of concept and will become a feature film.

Fountain Axis
Horror/Thriller, USA | Directed by Ali Matlock
Axis Adams attempts to find consolation in an enigmatic park with the help of a mystical new friend, Harmony, as he grapples with a dark secret.

Ghostbusters ReAnimated
Fan Film/Animation, USA| Directed by Steven Shea
Taking place 30 years after Ghostbusters II, Ghostbusters ReAnimated follows two Columbia college students and Ghostbuster super fans, who try to change the mind of their unbelieving friend when they manage to score a jar of actual mood slime on Ebay and accidentally unleash something that hasn’t been seen in decades.

I Can Only Sabotage My Self Sabotage
Animation, Experimental Music Video, USA | Directed by Stanzii
"Self Sabotage"  is one of three kaleidoscopic, cyber-chic animated films--part of a triptych that reflects love, loss, and an urgent, post-pandemic need for me: to make art after a time when it felt impossible. Featuring original music produced, mixed and mastered by David Sisko under his Aelien Eko moniker, the triptych also serves as a preview of the upcoming arrival of my sculpture work, slated for next year.

In Defense of Civil Society
Comedy, USA | Directed by Rafeh Mahmud
A (non)Muslim refugee becomes entangled in government-subsidized terrorism!

In The Blink Of An Eye: A James Bond Fan Film
Fan Film/Musical, USA | Directed by Kevin Croxton
In The Blink Of An Eye: A James Bond Fan Film is Parkview Music Club’s tribute to the James Bond Film Series. The music video feels like a classic James Bond film from beginning to end, and follows 007 and his Spy Team on a mission to stop his most notorious adversary from  unleashing a villainous plan to control the world. The film has a special appearance by former 007 actor George Lazenby ( On Her Majesty's Secret Service) . The characters in the film are based on James Bond characters created by Ian Fleming.

Interlude - A Star Trek Fan Production
Fan Film, USA | Directed by Victoria Fox and Joshua Irwin
During the Four Years War between the United Federation and the Klingon Empire--twenty years before the 5-year mission of Captain Kirk -- Fleet Captain Garth and Captain Jakande are on a top secret mission. Without warning, their two star-ships are ambushed by three Klingon battle-cruisers, leaving an important Starfleet dignitary fighting for his life. Outmatched and outgunned, staring into the face of certain destruction, there is only one desperate option left for these two brave officers.

Maneater!
Horror/Comedy/Musical, USA | Directed by Jack Rooney
Anna’s a young cannibal who thinks she has it all figured out, but in a chance encounter, she ends up falling in love with a janitor. Forced to choose between her love of human flesh and this new romance, Anna thinks she can put eating people behind her, but a determined conspiracy theorist won't let her get away so easily.

Practically Ordinary Pilot
Comedy, Series, USA | Directed by Robert Armstrong
Roxi has just moved into a new apartment with her best friend Renzo and his friend Oliver. Being a thrill-seeker, Roxi expects an early morning celebration on her birthday. "Will she get it?" is the big question.

Rogue Seven: A Star Wars Fan Film
Fan Film, USA | Directed by James Martinez
A young thief must save Rebel fighter pilots from an Imperial armada and an overconfident bounty hunter.

Sick Day Morning Show
Comedy, USA | Directed by Alec Pinkston
S.I.C.K.D.A.Y the Morning Show Network broadcasts live 24 hours a day from 48 cities around the world. Up next, the Chicago affiliate with news, sports and weather as well as guests Animal Expert Cody Fritz, Turkish Celebrity Impersonator Ars Lan and Fashion with agents Chumley and Tilden.

Stegosaurus
Fan Film, UK | Directed by Barry Wilkinson
On a trip to Jurassic Park, a young girl leaves her phone-obsessed mother behind in order to find her favourite dinosaur - the stegosaurus.

The Best Years of Your Life
Music Video, USA
Has anyone ever told you "These are the best years of your life"? How did it make you feel? The joys and fears of youth come to life in the debut visual album by Leo Majors.
CAST:  Leo Majors, James Pasier, Claire LeMonnier, Nick Matthys, Jessie Miller, Nayli Husna, Chris Tabares, Yoshiya Suenaga, Sriram Malathi, Allison Salkie, Cedar Robb, Danielle Brain, Lyle Janney, Stephen Jackiw, Nayli Husna, Juel Aaron, Ally Shinkan, Beverly Monts, Cal Hart, Emily Brown

The Federation Files
Series/Fan Film, USA | Directed by Dan Reynolds and Glen Wolfe
The Federation Files is a science fiction anthology series presenting original stories set in familiar surroundings and paying homage to some of the best science fiction franchises from the past.

Toxic Shock
Series/Comedy, USA | Directed by Meg Poveromo
An upcoming series following the drama around two local bands and their unique rivalry.

Ushering The Light
Drama, USA | Directed by Rebekah Wiggins
In the midst of a global pandemic, a husband and wife struggle to preserve their relationship after the loss of their 2 year old son.

SONGS:

“Shahre Adamha” by Amir Hossein Nouri

“Star Trek is Real” by Ilia “Pixi” McNeal

“The Great Costume Party” by Rob Shaps of Vanishing Lights

“Wrong” by Jeremy Nelson

SCREENPLAYS:

B.I.A.S. written by David Angelelli

FARM CLUB written by Joe Leone

SADMAN written by James Hartmann

SHE CREATURE written by Maria and Chris Krovatin

THE SWORD IN THE SPRAWL, written by Matthew Scarpa

WINDS OF THE GREAT MOJAVE written by G. Lloyd Helm

​WINNING ANIMATION
HOOD: A Star Wars Story    
Stop Motion Fan Film, USA | Directed by Damon Wellner

WINNING COMEDY
Oddly Popular    
Comedy, USA | Directed by Fred Gallo

WINNING COMMERCIAL
G U M P T I O N | Triumph Motorcycles    
Commercial, USA | Directed by Lexx Truss 
 
WINNING DANCE
Shadow  
Dance, USA | Directed by Francesca Jandasek

WINNING DOCUMENTARY
From Heaven Is Cali    
Documentary, USA | Directed by Christaan Felber

WINNING DRAMA
The Settler    
Drama, Canada | Directed by Matt Haley

WINNING EXPERIMENTAL
Crane Wife    
Experimental, USA | Directed by Lauren Vroegindewey

WINNING FAN FILM
JUNDLAND... No Man’s Land    
Fan Film, Mexico | Directed by Roy Perez Brondo

WINNING HORROR           
It's Normal    
Horror/Thriller, USA | Directed by Nicole Solomon

WINNING MUSICAL
Island in the Sky    
Musical, Australia | Directed by Terry Newman

WINNING ORIGINAL SONG
Movin' On    
Original Song, USA | by Samarah Conley

WINNING SCI FI/FANTASY:
The Path of the Greys
Fan Film, Netherlands | Directed by Joshua van ’t Hoff

JURY PRIZE:
Checkpoint Berlin    
Experimental, Greece | Directed by Dimitris Kravvartis
 
HONORABLE MENTIONS:

How To Cash In Your Life Insurance Policy In 30 Days    
Comedy, USA | Directed by Regine Mont-Louis

Finally   
Dance, USA | Directed by Biz Jones

Prologue    
Drama, USA | Directed by Justin Joseph Hall  ​

The Confessions Of The Bat    
Fan Film, UK | Directed by Ronnie Henry 

The Rebirth of a Goddess    
Experimental, USA | Directed by Idia Ojo 

Still Feel You with Me 
Dance, Canada | Directed by Beatriz Mediavilla

FAN FAVORITE: $500 GRAND PRIZE WINNER:
Mask    
Sci Fi, USA | Directed by Kelly Reynolds

In a year filled with bad news, we're excited to share some good! Emerging creators from all over the world will be showcased in the 4th annual IndieBoom Festival, streaming free Dec. 21, 2020 - Jan. 3, 2021. Winners are determined by total time viewed, with the most-streamed selection winning our Grand Prize of $500! It's always free to watch online, on Roku, on FireTV, on Vimeo and more... learn how at indieboomfest.com

Congratulations to our 2020 Selections! 

Bachslider!
Original Song by Bachslider (USA)
Bad Feeling    
Dance, French Polynesia | Directed by Nyko PK16 
Brazzy Jazzy
Comedy Series, USA  | Directed by Steve Becker                                    
Checkpoint Berlin    
Experimental, Greece | Directed by Dimitris Kravvartis
Crane Wife    
Experimental, USA | Directed by Lauren Vroegindewey
Crystal Peak    
Fan Film, USA | Directed by Matthew Blackburn
Dinosaurs in Space
Comedy/Animation Series, USA | Directed by Nick Adams
Doublemint Bitch    
Comedy, USA | Directed by Trip Langley
Driftwood Ep. Two - Lizard Mom    
Comedy, USA | Directed by Rebecka Ray
Elsagate    
Documentary, USA | Directed by Julian Green
Fiasco    
Fan Film, USA | Directed by Ben Ajayi
Finally   
Dance, USA | Directed by Biz Jones
FRAmMENTI    
Dance, Italy | Directed by Luca Di Bartolo and Alessadro Cascioli
From Heaven is Cali    
Documentary, USA | Directed by Christaan Felber
G U M P T I O N | Triumph Motorcycles    
Commercial, USA | Directed by Lexx Truss                   
HOOD: A Star Wars Story    
Fan Film, USA | Directed by Damon Wellner
Horn of Gondor    
Fan Film, Czech Republic | Directed by Šimon Pešta 
How to Cash in Your Life Insurance in 30 Days    
Comedy, USA | Directed by Regine Mont-Louis
ID    
Dance, Australia | Directed by Paul Malek
Island in the Sky    
Musical, Australia | Directed by Terry Newman
It Could Be Worse
Original Song by Honeychild Coleman (USA)
It's Normal    
Horror/Thriller, USA | Directed by Nicole Solomon
JUNDLAND... No Man’s Land    
Fan Film, Mexico | Directed by Roy Perez Brondo
Krasnaya Polyana    
Commercial, Russia | Directed by Andrey Krechetov
Lag: A Zoomsical Comedy    
Musical, USA | Directed by Haddon Kime                        
Like Clockwork    
Animation, USA | Directed by Scott Montgomery
Long Road Home    
Original Song, USA | by Krystle Henninger
Mask    
Sci Fi, USA | Directed by Kelly Reynolds
Momentum of Isolation    
Dance, Canada | Directed by Shay Kuebler
Moonflake : Space for imagination    
Commercial, France | Directed by Brice Blanloeil                                                                   
Movin' On    
Original Song, USA | by Russell Conley
Oddly Popular    
Comedy Series, USA | Directed by Carissa Gallo
One Last Monster    
Animation, USA | Directed by Gene Kim                                  
Pit Stop    
Comedy, USA | Directed by Cody Lee Brown
Prologue    
Drama, USA | Directed by Justin Joseph Hall      
Sartorius Goes Downstairs    
Comedy, USA | Directed by p Rex
Senioritis    
Comedy/Drama, USA | Directed by Jake Cambron
Shadow  
Dance, USA | Directed by Francesca Jandasek
Sherpany  
Commercial, Italy | by Illusion Video Production
SOS, you’re 30 and still single?    
Comedy Series, France | Directed by Amy Lynssia
Star Wars: Origins    
Fan Film, UK | Directed by Phil Hawkins
Still Feel You with Me 
Dance, Canada | Directed by Beatriz Mediavilla
Swoosh    
Dance, UK | Daniel Cawthorne 
The Confessions Of The Bat    
Fan Film, UK | Directed by Ronnie Henry 
The Grin Of Evil    
Fan Film, Argentina | Directed by Alejandro Fanzago
The Path of the Greys
Fan Film, Netherlands | Directed by Joshua van ’t Hoff
The Rebirth of a Goddess    
Experimenatl, USA | Directed by Idia Ojo 
The Settler    
Drama, Canada | Directed by Matt Haley
Two Kisses    
Drama, USA | Directed by Tara Smith           
Wakanda vs. Everybody    
Comedy, USA | Black Improv Alliance                             
When A Pig Gets Sick    
Drama, USA | Directed by Sammy LeMieur                                                          
Zarina
Horror/Thriller, USA | Directed by Lexx Truss 

Our 3rd Annual fest has wrapped! As always, we were impressed and delighted by the social media wizardry of our filmmakers, who worked overtime promoting their work. And our audience responded: we streamed over 1,300 hours of video - more than twice as much as last year! Fans couldn't get enough of our incredible shorts in every genre, watching on their phones, computers, and tablets (and our brand-new Roku and Fire TV apps got quite a workout too.) We tallied up viewing stats to determine all our Winners including our Fan Favorite which comes with a $500 prize to help a filmmaker make their next project.

Speaking of our Roku and Fire TV apps, our Winners will continue to stream on them all year... and all our films will continue to be available on our website for as long as the filmmakers want. So if you missed them during the fest, you can still watch them free!

We're proud of everyone who participated, because we know how much of a challenge it is to make great work as an indie creator. And the results speak for themselves. Now, without further ado, the winners of the 2019 IndieBOOM! festival:

WINNING ANIMATION
STAR IN THE EAST  Animation/Music Video, USA - Directed by Katie Garibaldi

WINNING COMEDY
transpLAnts  Comedy, USA - Directed by Sara Baum

WINNING COMMERCIAL
THE CRAP CHUTE  Commercial, USA - Directed by Brent Kappel
 
WINNING DANCE
DONNA ON THE GO: DANCE Dance, USA - Directed by Tam Warner

WINNING DOCUMENTARY
FIXING GRANDMA  Documentary, USA - Directed by William Wonders III

WINNING DRAMA
GROWING UP BETWEEN STOPS ON THE A-TRAIN  Drama, USA - Directed by Jennifer Y. Johnson-Garcia

WINNING EXPERIMENTAL
CIRCUMAMBULATION Experimental, USA – Directed by Andrew Xue

WINNING FAN FILM
BATMAN: THE SCHEME IS SOUND  Fan Film/Musical, USA - Directed by Kevin Croxton
 
WINNING FANTASY:
VIRTUAL VENDETTA  Fan Film, UK - Directed by Nick Sapwell

WINNING HORROR           
THE LOST BOYS: THE NEW BREED  Fan Film, USA - Directed by Randy Memoli

WINNING MUSIC
THE WEB OPERA  Musical, USA - Music by Michael Roth, Directed by Kate Jopson

WINNING PILOT
FOBia  Series, USA - Directed by Reshmi Hazra Rustebakke

WINNING ROMANCE
JESUS RIDES A HARLEY  Comedy/Romance, USA - Directed by Michael Boston

WINNING SCI FI
THE LOOKING GLASS  Fan Film, USA - Directed by Mike Heath

JURY PRIZE:
R.I.P.  Animation, USA - Directed by Cooper Haskell
 
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
A THORN  Drama, USA - Directed by Eha Urbsalu
LIVING IN CRIME ALLEY  Fan Film, United Kingdom - Directed by Rob Ayling
MAKE ME FLY  Musical, France - Directed by Peter Vino
MATRYOSHKA  Horror, USA - Directed by Manny Serrano
RUBBER DUCKY Music, USA - Directed by Sean Mannion
THIRD SHIFT  Series, USA - Directed by Rich Baker
WHAT ABOUT PAYMENT  Drama, USA - Directed by DK Davall

FAN FAVORITE/ $500 GRAND PRIZE WINNER:
THE EQUINOX EFFECT  Fan Film, USA - Directed by Kelly Reynolds

The streaming IndieBOOM Festival celebrates its 3rd annual edition with over 50 new films, series and videos from around the world. From Dec. 20 2019 - Jan. 5 2020, viewing stats will be tallied up to determine the winners in each category, including Comedy, Drama, Documentary, Horror, Dance, and Fan Film — which showcases fan-made tributes to icons like Batman and Star Trek. The most-streamed title of the fest wins the Grand Prize of $500 to help an emerging filmmaker create their next project.

A panel of industry pros watched all entries and chose the slate of indies. Each film gets its own custom web page with built-in social media tools, making it easy and fun for viewers to interact. IndieBOOM has also launched all-new Roku and FireTV apps, and can also be watched on AppleTV via Vimeo. Films are always 100% free to watch and are invited to stay on the IndieBOOM site after the festival, giving them more exposure throughout the year.

"IndieBOOM is a unique concept that filmmakers really get," said co-founder Anthony DeVito. "They understand how important self-promotion is in today's industry, and they love that they can use their social media skills to energize and expand their fan base as they compete to win prizes."
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2019 INDIEBOOM FESTIVAL
​OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
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A THORN  Drama, USA - Directed by Eha Urbsalu
 
AFTER DOWNFALL  Sci Fi, USA - Directed by Andrew Aprahamian​
 
ALEXANDER'S OF NORTHVILLE  Commercial, USA - Directed by Lance Kawas
 
BAR FLIES  Comedy, USA - Directed by Anna Sagatov
 
BATMAN: THE SCHEME IS SOUND  Fan Film/Musical, USA - Directed by Kevin Croxton
 
BECAUSE  Musical, USA - Directed by Abby Ahmad
 
BLACKOUT  Horror/Mystery, Canada - Directed by Tanya Hoshi
 
CADUCEA  Horror, Belgium - Directed by Christophe Mavroudis
 
CONSERVATION TRIP with Empowers Africa, Wildlands and WildlifeACT  Documentary, USA - Directed by Krista Krieger/Empowers Africa/Black Bean Productions
 
DONNA ON THE GO: DANCE Dance, USA - Directed by Tam Warner
 
DYSTOPIA  Animation, Switzerland - Directed by belloprello
 
FIXING GRANDMA  Documentary, USA - Directed by William Wonders III
 
FOBia  Series, USA - Directed by Reshmi Hazra Rustebakke
 
GROWING UP BETWEEN STOPS ON THE A-TRAIN  Drama, USA - Directed by Jennifer Y. Johnson-Garcia
 
HALF LIGHT  Dance, USA - Directed by Taylor Joshua Rankin
 
HIGHER SPACE  Series/Animation, USA - Directed by Vitaliy Strokous
 
JESUS RIDES A HARLEY  Comedy/Romance, USA - Directed by Michael Boston
 
LECT  Documentary, USA - Directed by Christianne Williams and Raza Rhodes
 
LET THE BLONDE SING  Documentary, USA - Directed by Rachel Knoll
 
LIVING IN CRIME ALLEY  Fan Film, United Kingdom - Directed by Rob Ayling
 
LUCKY  Comedy, USA - Directed by Andy Fisher
 
MAKE ME FLY  Musical, France - Directed by Peter Vino
 
MATRYOSHKA  Horror, USA - Directed by Manny Serrano
 
MICHAEL MCHENRY: Lay Down Your Burdens  Documentary, USA - Directed by Erik Dronberger
 
PLAYING WITH FIRE  Documentary, USA - Directed by Nicholas Ybarra
 
PLEDGE IT  Comedy, USA - Directed by Rachael Sonnenberg
 
R.I.P.  Animation, USA - Directed by Cooper Haskell
 
RAISING ADULTS  Series/Comedy, USA - Directed by Brittany Wagner
 
RAT-A-TAT  Horror, USA - Directed by Philip Kral
 
RUBBER DUCKY  Music Film, USA - Directed by Sean Mannion
 
SACRUM  Sci Fi, Finland - Directed by Rolf Lindblom
 
SAMHAIN  Fan Film, Canada - Directed by Alexander Chehrazi
 
SEVENTEEN  Drama, Canada - Directed by Sabine Kahwaji
 
SHADOWLAND  Animation, Switzerland - Directed by belloprello
 
SIGHT  Animation, Ireland - Directed by Lee Lacey
 
SIX DAY BACK  Animation/Music Video, USA - Directed by Scott Cierski
 
STAR IN THE EAST  Animation/Music Video, USA - Directed by Katie Garibaldi
 
THE ADVENTURES OF THE U.S.S. PARKVIEW  Fan Film/ Musical, USA - Directed by Kevin Croxton

THE CRAP CHUTE  Commercial, USA - Directed by Brent Kappel
 
THE BREAK  Comedy, USA - Directed by Michael Goldburg
 
THE EQUINOX EFFECT  Fan Film, USA - Directed by Kelly Reynolds
 
THE LOOKING GLASS  Fan Film, USA - Directed by Mike Heath
 
THE LOST BOYS: THE NEW BREED  Fan Film, USA - Directed by Randy Memoli
 
THE NUN’S KADDISH  Drama, USA - Directed by Dara Jeffries
 
THE ODYSSEY OF THE AOR  Series, USA - Directed by Joshua Burdick
 
THE SAFE HOUSE  Drama, USA - Directed by Zak Mir
 
THE WEB OPERA  Musical, USA - Music by Michael Roth, Directed by Kate Jopson
 
THIRD SHIFT  Series, USA - Directed by Rich Baker
 
transpLAnts  Comedy, USA - Directed by Sara Baum
 
TREACLE  Drama, UK/USA - Directed by Rosie Westhoff
 
UNTITLED  Experimental, USA - Directed by Cedric van Eenoo
 
VIRTUAL VENDETTA  Fan Film, UK - Directed by Nick Sapwell
 
WHAT ABOUT PAYMENT  Drama, USA - Directed by DK Davall
 
YOU LOOK GREAT  Drama, USA - Directed by Justin Andrew Davis
 
YOUR REALITY  Drama, UK - Directed by Top Tarasin

We're getting ready to announce Official Selections for the 3rd annual IndieBOOM Festival, which will stream free worldwide from Dec. 20, 2019 - Jan. 5 2020. For the first time, we're offering interested Brands the opportunity to appear on our website throughout the fest — and for all of 2020 — for just $250. Get in front of our diverse audience with your logo or banner ad (banners are available at $500 for the year.)

Your logo and link to your site will appear above the interactive gallery that features all of our new selections, as well as each individual film's custom IndieBoom page. (See below for examples.)

IndieBoom is a streaming festival that encourages filmmakers to promote their films to their networks via social media. We stream on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV (via the Vimeo app) and more, but most views and site traffic come from the custom links to our website. Having your logo and link on every film's page means thousands of potential new customers! All our custom film pages remain on our site indefinitely, so even after the festival dates they continue to get traffic. Last year we streamed over 600 hours of video during the festival dates alone, with over 5,000 unique viewers visiting our site to watch films. Our 2019-20 fest will be even bigger, so get on board!

Email us with any questions and to reserve a spot. Deadline for new sponsors is Sunday Dec. 1, 2019!

As a streaming festival and media platform, a big part of our mission is making our films as easy and fun to watch as possible — on computers, phones, tablets, smart TVs, and streaming devices. You know, the way people really watch stuff today!

For our 2019 edition (streaming Dec. 20, 2019 - Jan. 5, 2020) we will be streaming video on our site, on our free apps for Roku and Amazon Fire TV, and on Apple TV via the Vimeo app. All free, with no logins or passwords. Until then, watch our 2018 winning films (all chosen by audience views) free on all platforms. You can learn more about all supported devices and formats HERE.

IndieBOOM! is open until Dec. 1 for entries of shorts and series in all genres. Learn more HERE.

​Calling all creators: IndieBOOM Festival opens its call for entries Monday, July 8. Films, videos and series of 40 minutes or less will be curated by a team of industry professionals for inclusion in the 3rd annual edition, which streams free worldwide — online and on Roku — from December 20, 2019 to January 5, 2020. All genres are welcome: Comedy, Drama, Docs, Horror, Sci Fi, Experimental and even unexpected categories like Dance, Musical, Lip Sync and Fan Films (think Superheroes, Star Wars, Harry Potter and more.)
 
IndieBOOM lets filmmakers engage their social media skills to get eyes on their work. Every video view counts as a vote, and winners in each category are chosen by total time streamed. The most-watched title of the fest takes home the Fan Favorite award — and a $500 cash prize. Previous winners include Mexico’s Roy Perez Brondo (2017) and Ryan Eakins from the US (2018.) IndieBOOM is produced by the award-winning Art of Brooklyn Film Festival, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2020.

​​Filmmakers have been enthusiastic about the fest, which helps them grow their fan bases as they promote. “Thank you IndieBOOM for selecting our film, Ode To An Urn, for your 2018 Film Festival and thanks to the audience who viewed the film online and made us the winner in Best Drama category,” said US filmmaker Zak Mir. “This festival also gave us the unique opportunity to have exposure via Roku. I would definitely recommend this festival to new and young filmmakers.”
 
“The ability to join in from anywhere in the world is truly something IndieBOOM made their own. Beyond kind and friendly doesn't just describe the organizers but also the exhibitors, and I feel like I've made some new friends.”— Shaun Kelly (Ireland) “IndieBOOM… and the community that is growing around their festival IS what independent film needs. They are just what the doctor ordered.” — Richard Termini (Australia) “Fantastic festival. A brilliant and unique way to showcase your film, and superb communication.” — April Kelly (UK)
 
IndieBOOM is a Gold-level festival on the leading online submission platform FilmFreeway. Gold members will save 25% on all entries.
 
For more info on including deadlines, fees, categories and guidelines (and to stream the films from previous years for free) visit indieboomfest.com 

After more than 600 hours of video streamed online and on Roku, we're very proud to announce the winners of the second annual IndieBOOM Festival. Filmmakers really stepped up their promotion this year, using creative and entertaining posts and videos to draw viewers to their work and increase their social media followers. All our winners will continue to stream on our Roku channel and our most viewed film of the festival receives $500 to help them fund their next project.

Congratulations to all the winners, and every one of our official selections. We look forward to seeing what you do next!
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WINNING ACTION
Blade of the Day Walker
Sci-Fi/Action/Fan Film, USA, Directed by Jean Phoenix Le Grand

WINNING ANIMATION
Candy Love Music Video by WHOAA
Pop Music/Retro/Video Game/Green Screen, USA, Directed by Mike IAMEYE Photos
 
WINNING COMEDY
Life Group
Series, USA, Directed by Melissa Blue

WINNING COMMERCIAL
Squirt
Commercial, USA, Directed by Jeffrey Blank
 
WINNING DANCE
Don’t Miss It
Dance/Music/Asmr, USA, Directed by Teddy Tedholm

WINNING DOCUMENTARY
Family: A Love Story
Documentary, USA, Directed by Sarah Prikryl

WINNING DRAMA
Ode to an Urn
Drama, USA, Directed by Zak Mir
 
WINNING EXPERIMENTAL
Summon
Experimental/Avant-Garde, USA, Directed by Madison Calicchia
 
WINNING FAN FILM and WINNING SCI FI
Walking Bear, Running Wolf
Sci-Fi/ Star Treck Fan Film, USA, Directed by Glen Wolfe

WINNING FANTASY
Supermen: World War
Fan Film, USA, Directed by Donald Callahan
 
WINNING MUSIC
Unhappy Holiday
Music Video, USA, Directed by Anna Haas

WINNING PILOT
Ridgway & Jones - Episode One
Comedy, Australia, Directed by Richard Termini

WINNING THRILLER
Gamer’s Night
Horror/Sci-Fi, Mexico, Directed by Roy Perez Brondo

JURY PRIZE:
Wow Tapes: Italia
Experimental/Avant-Garde, Italy, Directed by Simone Menin, Fabio Reitano, Giuseppe Lombardi, Filippo Golin

JURY HONORABLE MENTION:
Creative Block
Drama/Comedy/Bilingual/French, USA, Directed by Nicola Rose

dud•cast
Comedy, USA, Directed by Ben Donnellon
 
One day I'll become…
Sci-Fi/Fan Film/Star Wars, Slovakia, Directed by Roman Gregorička

FAN FAVORITE (The most-viewed film of the fest and winner of $500)
Dear Dark Lord
Comedy, USA, Directed by Ryan Eakins, Sarah Halle Corey