{"id":9,"date":"2024-12-24T00:15:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T00:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/independentfilmmakers.org\/nyc\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2026-03-28T14:10:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T14:10:58","slug":"oif-new-york","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/independentfilmmakers.org\/nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"OIF New York"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9_a2d519-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9_a2d519-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9_a2d519-75\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9_a2d519-75 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9_a2d519-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9_a2d519-75\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9_a2d519-75 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id9_f38b26-33 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#BE530B;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#BE530B;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#BE530B;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#BE530B;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id9_f38b26-33 kt-accordion-has-4-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane9_a10bf2-ba\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What is an OIF Challenge?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>An OIF Short Film Challenge (script-to-screen), is where peers come together to hone their crafts via the creation and participation of an original independent production. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane9_999f18-7a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How does it help someone trying to advance in the film industry?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>OIF Challenges provide participating filmmakers, crew and cast a platform that promotes their work, their exposure, building credits, increase hands-on experience, and their ability to expand their network. The Challenge culminates in a Red-Carpet Screening and Awards Gala, followed by a Networking Party. The final film projects and participants are eligible for OIF Crystal Awards. These serve as a stamp of recognition in the field for the participant&#8217;s talent. The more Challenges you join, the greater all these benefits become.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane9_6fa1d8-0a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>How does it work?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>1- During the script submission phase, screenwriters submit a short script for consideration. Shortly after submissions close, selections are announced.  Selected scripts, may then go into production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2- <strong>Production<\/strong> then begins. Production teams enter the production phase by assembling cast, crew, and locations for the shooting day(s). Once he film is edited, it is submitted as an entry. Most of the films will be accepted and scheduled for screening unless they violate the <a href=\"https:\/\/independentfilmmakers.org\/nyc\/film-challenge-rules\/\">rules<\/a>.  Selection of local crew and cast is easier using the private New York Area <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/oifnewyork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">OIF Facebook group<\/a>, where other members are registered and post the roles they would like to fill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3- <strong>Judging.<\/strong> A panel of independent judges will judge the films for various criteria. Scores are tabulated and award nominees are announced.  The winners are announced after the screening, at a Red-carpet Awards Ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4- <strong>Screening and Awards.<\/strong> Films are screened at a theater, followed by an awards presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5- <strong>Networking Celebration.<\/strong> The Networking Party takes place at a nearby location. This is when attendees and guests can mingle and make those valuable connections between filmmakers, writers, directors, talent and crew.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane9_8111e1-43\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What is the best way to join in?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>It is FREE to join an OIF NY Short Film Challenge.   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