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Muscatine Independent Film Festival MMiFF is a showcase of Short Films and Music designed to celebrate the creative arts. This will also provide a great social event for audience members.

This is intended to be a showcase of mostly local and regional film-makers designed to encourage and acknowledge the creative efforts of the producers. The 2019 event is located at the Merrill Hotel and Conference Center on November 8th and 9th. Entrants will be selected by the producers and then an award will be given to the winner. Viewer's will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite as

well. There will be a special "VIP Green Room" before and after the event. We will even be rolling out the "Red Carpet" for the directors. Food/Drink will be available.

Check out this nice behind the scenes shot featuring a 1920's Model T owned by Frank Kelly, as me and Max Allan Collins ...
16/12/2023

Check out this nice behind the scenes shot featuring a 1920's Model T owned by Frank Kelly, as me and Max Allan Collins Jr. shoot some pick-up shots for the Blue Christmas Movie.. that's a wrap!

Here is a highlight video from the film festival portion of this year's event:
22/11/2022

Here is a highlight video from the film festival portion of this year's event:

A production of Muscatine Access Channel Nine.

18/11/2022
In case you weren't able to make it, here were the results from our 2022 Film and Music Festival:
07/11/2022

In case you weren't able to make it, here were the results from our 2022 Film and Music Festival:

04/11/2022

To draw in a larger crowd and to celebrate artists of many sorts, this year’s event has come back as the Muscatine Independent Music and Film Festival, and Bishop has big plans to make it a big hit Nov. 4 and 5.

photo courtesy of Chad Bishop
https://loom.ly/WQ6kmkE

04/11/2022

The festival kicks off today at 4pm with Student Film, Micro-Short, Sci-Fi/Experimental and Murder/Mayhem film blocks! At 8pm the Music Festival Kicks off at the brew featuring JDubb, JMJ w/FTB Records, Edward Floyd and Deauntre Smith. After Party begins around 9:15pm for filmmakers.

Festival director, Chad Bishop, hosts this week's episode of "Muscatine In Focus"... here is the clip:
02/11/2022

Festival director, Chad Bishop, hosts this week's episode of "Muscatine In Focus"... here is the clip:

This segment discusses the Muscatine Music and Independent Film Festival. Happening November 4th & 5th. Visit www.DreampostMedia.com/miff

Ok, a very important part of our film festival arrived this morning... So, alas, the films will indeed be projected on t...
31/10/2022

Ok, a very important part of our film festival arrived this morning... So, alas, the films will indeed be projected on the 'Big Screen'. We would like to thank our sponsors (specifically the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine for supporting this acquisition) and this year's crew!

Here is our official 2022 Promotional Teaser:
27/10/2022

Here is our official 2022 Promotional Teaser:

November 4th and 5th - For More Information visit: www.Dreampostmedia.com/miff

Just a reminder for MMiFF (VIPs), you will have exclusive access to two VIP areas, one at the Missippi Brew and this lim...
25/10/2022

Just a reminder for MMiFF (VIPs), you will have exclusive access to two VIP areas, one at the Missippi Brew and this limo bus (on Saturday) which will be floating between the Merrill Hotel and the CMS Auditorium:

21/10/2022

The festival kicks of Friday, November 4th at 4pm! One of the featured films that night is "LAUNCH AT PARADISE", Directed by Carrie Ann Quinn (Boston, MA):

Ok, we have finalized the Music Festival portion of the upcoming festival, hope to see you there!
20/10/2022

Ok, we have finalized the Music Festival portion of the upcoming festival, hope to see you there!

ART WEEK is coming up soon here in Muscatine... The Muscatine Music & Film Festival is featured as one of the events on ...
19/10/2022

ART WEEK is coming up soon here in Muscatine... The Muscatine Music & Film Festival is featured as one of the events on the schedule:

Muscatine art week lineup I NOVEMBER 4-12 Muscatine Art Week is a week long celebration taking place November 4 – 12. The PROMOTION highlights local artists, organizations, venues, and businesses...

Here is the venue for the film screenings and music video performances... hope to see you there!
11/10/2022

Here is the venue for the film screenings and music video performances... hope to see you there!

Here is the music festival poster for this year's event.  Thanks to everyone who is supporting this including filmmakers...
07/10/2022

Here is the music festival poster for this year's event. Thanks to everyone who is supporting this including filmmakers, musicians, crew and sponsors.

Filmmakers and Film Festival attendees... act soon to get the special $99/night room rate at our host hotel.. must reser...
06/10/2022

Filmmakers and Film Festival attendees... act soon to get the special $99/night room rate at our host hotel.. must reserve by Oct. 11th:

Nestled on the Missisippi River in Muscatine Iowa, The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center is the definition of luxury. Enjoy 4-star service and modern amenities during your stay with us.

A huge thank you to all of the filmmakers and musicians who entered our music and film festival this year!  With most of...
03/10/2022

A huge thank you to all of the filmmakers and musicians who entered our music and film festival this year! With most of the details in place, it is now 'safe' to say that we the 7th edition of this event is going to be our biggest one to date.

If you love good music and networking, make sure to consider MIFF, as we definitely know how to celebrate your filmmaking accomplishments. We feature unique...

Tickets are now available for general admission:
01/10/2022

Tickets are now available for general admission:

Buy tickets and passes for Muscatine Music & Independent Film Festival.

Breaking news... we have the flyer ready to go public... stay tuned, as this is going to be our biggest festivals yet!
30/09/2022

Breaking news... we have the flyer ready to go public... stay tuned, as this is going to be our biggest festivals yet!

Sept 20th is the absolute final deadline to enter MIFF!  You can enter code "VisitMuscatine15" for a discount.
19/09/2022

Sept 20th is the absolute final deadline to enter MIFF! You can enter code "VisitMuscatine15" for a discount.

If you love good music and networking, make sure to consider MIFF, as we definitely know how to celebrate your filmmaking accomplishments. We feature unique...

Our FINAL deadline is coming up soon!  Enter code ProduceIowa15 to recieve discount on your entry:
09/09/2022

Our FINAL deadline is coming up soon! Enter code ProduceIowa15 to recieve discount on your entry:

If you love good music and networking, make sure to consider MIFF, as we definitely know how to celebrate your filmmaking accomplishments. We feature unique...

Accepted entrants get one of these super smooth souvenir t-shirts..
01/09/2022

Accepted entrants get one of these super smooth souvenir t-shirts..

01/09/2022

There's still time to submit your films to the Muscatine Independent Film Festival! This year, the festival will include a "Best Music Video" showcase and will feature a brand new screening facility! Submissions close September 20. Use discount code PRODUCEIOWA15 to get 15% off of your submission fees. Learn more and submit your films: https://filmfreeway.com/MuscatineIndependentFilmFestival

Muscatine Independent Film Festival

We would like to thank all of our partners/sponsors and are excited to announce that the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce h...
26/08/2022

We would like to thank all of our partners/sponsors and are excited to announce that the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce has awarded us a community impact grant through Visit Muscatine: http://visitmuscatine.com/.

We had a great meeting with the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce at our new venue and had a chance to take a couple photos ...
11/08/2022

We had a great meeting with the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce at our new venue and had a chance to take a couple photos to help you anticipate the 2022 Muscatine Independent Film Festival

Here is some great information about this year's event:
02/08/2022

Here is some great information about this year's event:

MUSCATINE — Filmmakers can rejoice as a local annual event makes its grand return to the silver screen.

We have just filled our first slot, and looking for other entries on the 'BATTLE OF THE BANDS'.   Enter your performance...
23/07/2022

We have just filled our first slot, and looking for other entries on the 'BATTLE OF THE BANDS'. Enter your performance video, and select bands will receive a 'paid gig' (travel expenses, hotel room, and cut of the proceeds). Note entries for the BEST MUSIC VIDEO will automatically be considered for this prize as well: https://filmfreeway.com/MuscatineIndependentFilmFestival

If you love good music and networking, make sure to consider MIFF, as we definitely know how to celebrate your filmmaking accomplishments. We feature unique...

Thanks to the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine, Produce Iowa, Muscatine Community College, Muscatine Access Cha...
19/07/2022

Thanks to the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine, Produce Iowa, Muscatine Community College, Muscatine Access Channel Nine and Dreampost Media for their support of this year's festival. Check out this HUGE new screen kit we will be debuting at the Muscatine Performing Arts Center! (Entries still being accepted).

What will it look/feel like to give the 2022 version of MIFF a $10,000 boost?  Ha, well if you participate this year, yo...
12/07/2022

What will it look/feel like to give the 2022 version of MIFF a $10,000 boost? Ha, well if you participate this year, you are going to find out! https://filmfreeway.com/MuscatineIndependentFilmFestival

If you love good music and networking, make sure to consider MIFF, as we definitely know how to celebrate your filmmaking accomplishments. We feature unique...

Breaking news.. we have secured a brand new venue.. stepping it up to include a huge screen in the CMS auditorium...  an...
30/06/2022

Breaking news.. we have secured a brand new venue.. stepping it up to include a huge screen in the CMS auditorium... and we will have this limo bus shuttle to go from screenings to awards and music concerts!

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This is intended to be a showcase of mostly local and regional film-makers designed to encourage and acknowledge the creative efforts of the producers. This will also provide a great social event for audience members. Entrants will be selected by the producers and then awards will be given to the winners. Viewer's will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite as well. There will be a special "VIP Green Room" before and after the event. We will even be rolling out the "Red Carpet" for the directors. Food/Drink will be available.