We just added a slew of 2003 festival images to the photos section, so take a look! Also, be sure to check out our Grand Jury, Special Jury, and Audience Award winners.

WELCOME TO THE FIRST ANNUAL INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL OF BOSTON! We have come a long way in the past year when we first had thoughts of creating this film festival. It transformed from an idea conceived by a few individuals, into a celebration of independent film that involves filmmakers from across the country, arts organizations in Boston, and the residents of Boston who will partake in the experience this film festival engenders. None of this could have come to fruition without our amazing and dedicated staff, all of our hard-working volunteers, and the sponsors who believed in this first year event. I would also like to impart specific thanks to Kristina Aikens, Ellie Lee, Evos Arts, Chris Gore, Boston Film & Video Foundation, Boston Jewish Film Festival, Women Make Movies, Meg MacRae at Gold Circle Films, Ned and Ivy at the Brattle Theater, Clinton at the Coolidge Corner Theater, Sherri at the Somerville Theater, Spruce, Cardullo’s, and my incredibly supportive and understanding wife Laurie.

We invite comments of praise and criticism, as we strive to make the Independent Film Festival of Boston a successful and collaborative event for the filmmakers of the world and the residents of Boston to enjoy.

JASON REDMOND