Indiespace.com, an Internet application service provider for independent arts and entertainment, announces it is teaming up with the Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) to promote filmmakers online. Created and hosted by Indiespace.com, the online project allows filmmakers to showcase comprehensive information about their films, including video streaming, stills, synopses, credits and contact information. The project will also include information about the festival’s shorts series, created by Scott Forrest of SMASH CUTS! and drawn from other indie film festivals. Links on the NBFF website (http://newportbeachfilmfest.com) and Indiespace.com will lead into the filmmakers' promotional areas, making it easy for site visitors to discover high-quality independent films.

  "I believe this to be an awesome opportunity, not only for NBFF but for the filmmakers as well," said NBFF Chair Gregg Schwenk. "It's the type of opportunity that separates the great festivals from the good -- and, from the perspective of the independent filmmaker, if you're not on the Net you're nowhere. “It’s great to work with other organizations that have the same desire to support independent filmmakers as we do,” said Indiespace.com CEO and Founder Jeannie Novak. “Hopefully, the project we are doing will bring filmmakers one step closer to reaching their goals.  It also allows us to provide co-exposure for the hundreds of independent musicians using our service - many of whom are interested in music licensing for film and soundtrack composition.” 

  In addition to an exclusive selection of award-winning independent films from around the world, NBFF will be hosting a series of in-depth panels. Indiespace.com Founder and CEO Jeannie Novak will participate in “Stake Your Claim: Hollywood and the New Media” and will moderate “The Music World” panel, which will also include Mark Northam, co-founder of the Film Music Network; Linda Kordek, owner of The Kordek Agency (representing film composers); and Rich Ragsdale, film/television composer.

  Indiespace.com offers a unique set of services designed to help independent filmmakers, musicians and other entertainment professionals promote their works online, including “dotcom” web hosting, e-commerce, and promotional opportunities.  Indiespace.com’s filmmakers can target their works to consumers and industry professionals specifically interested in independent film – without competition from big-budget titles like those found on other Internet film sites. 

  The Newport Beach Film Festival will premiere March 30, 2000 and last for eight days. The festival will showcase films from around the world including feature length, shorts, documentaries and animations that will compete for a series of awards including the Jury Award, Audience Award, and the Director's Award.

To visit The Newport Beach Film Festival go to http://newportbeachfest.com For more information on Indiespace filmmakers and Indiespace services, go to http://indiespace.com.