Louisville's International Festival of Film - Louisville's International Festival of Film

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Congratulations to Our 2023 Live Festival Winners!

Winner
BEST FEATURE

"Roach Motel"

Lucio Fonza

Winner
BEST SHORT

"The Scarf 2”

Betty Bennett

Winner
BEST DOCUMENTARY

"A Perfect Love"

Kyle Saylors, Kevin Foster, Kim Holland, Steven Shen

Winner
BEST EXPERIMENTAL & NEW MEDIA

"sing.ai”

Charles Dillon Ward

Winner
FESTIVAL FAVORITE

"Shantyboat - Rediscovering a River Way of Life"

Dianne Steimel

Winner
VIRTUAL FESTIVAL DARLING

"A Legacy Lost & Found: Segregation in Recreation"

Dr. Tammy L. Holmes, Tony Clomax, Dr. Nancy J Dawson

Louisville Film Arts Institute, LLC

The Louisville Film Arts Institute, LIFF’s 501(c)(3) non-profit parent, was created to promote and celebrate film arts in Kentucky. We have partnered with the Governor’s Office on a variety of year round initiatives, which will be funded by the festival’s proceeds, to expand educational and economic opportunities in Louisville and around the Commonwealth.

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Feedback from previous years

Louisville's International Festival of Film is a "must go see" their selection of films is awesome.

Clare Miller

This is my second film entry to LIFF. I didn't win, but I had a blast.

Steve

I remember meeting Florence Henderson on the Red Carpet at LIFF What a sweet person. She made me feel like I've known her all my life.

Carol

Liff's red carpet makes you feel like a movie star.

Helen

What a fun and rewarding festival. The list of great films and parties is a must-see.

Harold & Clare

Thank you, Conrad. I have to say of all 19 festivals I attended last year, yours was in my top 3. The good people of Louisville, your staff, and your events really left a lasting impression (amazing city). I never got a chance to thank you for all the good time and hospitality we received at last year’s festival. Thank you!  Until next year, hopefully.

Miguel Mouchess

Hey, Louisville's International Festival of Film. I see you're going to be virtual again this year. My family and I attended last year and had a fantastic time with all the various films. I'll be back.

Dennis Caldwell

“The Louisville’s International Festival of Film is a terrific venue for up and coming indie filmmakers. Louisville isn’t just for bourbon, purebreds, or baseball bats anymore!

Catherine Dent

Actress / Director ”Silk”

“Louisville’s International Festival of Film is an exciting “Go To” festival and I enjoyed my time there. It’s one of the best for film makers from all over the world to screen their films. You’ll love it too”

Lily Tomlin

“9 to 5” “Incredible Shrinking Woman” “Pink Panther 2”

“Let me say how proud and grateful I am that my film was included and as a winner in 2015 LIFF.”

Patrick Duncan

“Jes and Lora”

“The Louisville International Festival of Film helped my no-budget Australian short film find an audience internationally – words can not describe how valuable a platform that is, and they have my unyielding support.”

Nic Barker

Filmmaker

“Thank you very much for including ‘Our Father’ in your Festival this year and for honoring it with such a special award! So pleased that Michael Gross could be there.”

Linda Palmer

“Our Father”

”It was a real honor to have gained selection to this year’s LIFF”

Brayden Yoder

“Breakdown”

My wife and I are looking forward to this year's festival. Last year was awesome.

Randy & Nancy Wiliamson

“Many thanks again for a wonderful time in Louisville. It is great festival you organized and we were honored to be a part of it, much less to receive Best Feature.

Jerry Casagrande

“On the Wing”

“It was the best days of my life in Louisville.”

Koji Hirano

“Tamago”

“Thank you very much for screening our film “Das Falsche Herz” at your festival in Louisville Kentucky. Your festival will be the first to screen our film outside of its production country…you can imagine, that we feel very honored, to introduce our film to the American audience. A few days ago I had a look at the whole festival program. It’s very impressive!”
With kind regards from Austria,