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Executive Producer
Winifred and Kevin Reilly, Jr
Screenwriter
John Turner and Jerry Fischer
Actor
Dee Dee Reilly
Jennifer and Sean Reilly
Ava and Cordell Haymon
Brian and Barbara Haymon
Anonymous
Artist
Katherine and Luke Kissam
Annette Barton
Mary Kay and Terrell Brown
Cathy Coates and Brian Hales
Welcome to the Louisiana International Film Festival
The Louisiana International Film Festival (April 18th – 21st, 2013) is proud to feature an exciting selection of World Premieres, Louisiana Premieres, and American Independent films in our upcoming inaugural festival.
Recent News
Thank You for Making LIFF 2013 a Huge Success!
5/1/13 10:05 AM
News Coverage for LIFF's Upcoming Inaugural Festival
4/12/13 5:12 PM
Check out recent coverage of the Louisiana International Film Festival in The Advocate:
INAUGURAL FILM FESTIVAL GETS 'OVERWHELMING SUPPORT'
by John Wirt
and this article on NOLA.com:
INAUGURAL LOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TO ANNOUNCE ITSELF WITH A BANG AT JOY THEATER
by Mike Scott
New LIFF2013 Promo Video
4/8/13 7:56 AM
Checkout our new promo video for LIFF2013!
Screening for our Opening Night Film is 20 Feet From Stardom, which tells the unheard tale of the lives of backup singers from some of Rock and Soul’s greatest artists. Director Morgan Neville and legendary singer Merry Clayton will be in person at the Joy Theater in New Orleans. Live music performance and a classic New Orleans experience.
See you at the inaugural Louisiana International Film Festival this April 18th - 21st.
Read MoreLIFF Holds Press Conference
4/4/13 5:33 PM
LIFF Announces Inaugural Film Lineup
4/1/13 4:47 PM
Festival Opens with Morgan Neville Documentary TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM at Joy Theatre in New Orleans April 18th; Over Fifty Films Including Three U.S. Premieres Round Out Festival In Baton Rouge
Producers’ Expo Runs Through the Day Friday April 19th Alongside Screenings, Workshops, Parties
FREE Festival Screenings of 42 and A PLACE BEYOND THE PINES April 9th
Read MoreLIFF Hosts Free Screening of Oscar-Winning Documentary
3/8/13 10:57 AM
Louisiana International Film Festival & Mentorship Program hosts a FREE film screening LSU Union Theatre, March 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Read MoreLIFF Hosts Mardi Gras-Style Launch Parade and Party at Sundance
1/28/13 12:25 PM
Louisiana International Film Festival & Mentorship Program Hosts Mardi Gras-Style Launch Parade and Party at Sundance Featuring “Love Riot” Musical Celebration up Main Street with Jon Batiste & Stay Human INAUGURAL FESTIVAL RUNS APRIL 18-21, 2013.
Read More"Movies on the Mississippi" Louisiana Horror!
10/27/12 11:38 AM
LIFF Announces “Movies on the Mississippi” Louisiana Horror! Double Feature Saturday, October 27th @ 7 p.m. at USS Kidd levee
Read MoreComplimentary Pre-Release Screening of Beasts of the Southern Wild
7/19/12 12:06 PM
Complimentary Pre-Release Screening of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize Winner and Cannes Film Festival Camera D'Or "Beasts of the Southern Wild". Come and see why everyone around the world is talking about this film made in Louisiana!
Read MoreThe Big Lebowski WIth Special Guest Jeff 'The Dude' Dowd
3/3/12 12:09 PM
The Louisiana International Film festival is very excited to announce its inaugural event "The Big Lebowski" screening with special guest Jeff Dowd in attendance for Q&A after the film.
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