Welcome to the 24th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival presented by Duncan-Williams, Inc. October 20 - 25!
For it’s 24th iteration, the Indie Memphis Film Festival presented by Duncan-Williams, Inc.makes its return October 20 - 25 to celebrate our independent film community, and highlight national and international indie treasures at Crosstown Theater, Circuit Playhouse, and Playhouse on the Square.
And given the success of last year’s “Outdoors and Online” theme -- Indie Memphis will continue to host screenings at Malco’s Summer Drive-In and online, allowing us to expand our presence and accessibility throughout the city and the world.
As we continue creating a healthy environment to celebrate independent filmmaking, accessibility and safety will be the leading tenets for the festival. Proof of vaccination will be required for all in-person events and screenings; all attendees are required to wear masks at indoor screenings; and theaters will only seat at partial capacity to allow for social distancing. For more information on our protocols and how to experience the festival from home, click HERE.
Black Creators Forum
In addition to the growing festival, the Black Creators Forum returns for a fourth year, now expanding into a two day online conference on October 16 and 17, with an in-person gathering on October 22.
2021 Indie Memphis Film Festival
Code of Conduct
INDIE MEMPHIS FILM FESTIVAL is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for EVERYONE, regardless of gender, gender identity & expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or film viewing choices. This applies to all in-person and online interactions between participants & attendees.
WE ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT TOLERATE HARASSMENT IN ANY FORM.
Although we are unaware of any prior incidents occurring at Indie Memphis, we want all attendees to know the festival is a safe zone that we are dedicated to create and foster for all festival goers, attendees, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, staff, and filmmakers.
Harassment includes, but is not limited to: offensive verbal or online comments related to gender, gender identity & expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, film viewing choices, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. In short, DON’T BE A JERK.
Those who are asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If they do not, Indie Memphis Film Festival reserves the right to remove them from the premises and bar them from future events WITHOUT a refund.
If someone engages in harassing behavior, Indie Memphis Film Festival organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the festival with no refund. Harassment claims will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of Indie Memphis Film Festival management and/or security staff.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other questions or concerns, please contact a member of our staff or Board of Directors IMMEDIATELY. Indie Memphis Film Festival staff can be identified by “CREW” lanyards. If you do not see a staff member, please contact Knox Shelton, Executive Director at knox@indiememphis.com.
Indie Memphis Film Festival staff members are happy to help participants contact hotel/venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the festival. We value your attendance, and we want everyone to enjoy all that Indie Memphis Film Festival has to offer.
Participants & attendees violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the festival without a refund at the discretion of the festival organizers. There will be no exceptions to this established code of conduct.