Indie Memphis, located in Memphis, TN, is an arts organization that runs year-round programs that "inspire, encourage and promote independent films and filmmaking in Memphis."
The organization is mainly known for its yearly film festival that takes place in Memphis. The festival, which typically occurs in November, was nationally ranked as one of the "25 Coolest Film Festivals" by MovieMaker magazine. The festival attracts filmmakers and musicians from across the nation during its weekend long run. The 2012 festival took place November 1–4, 2012.
The Indie Memphis Concert Film Series, free summertime screenings of various concert films at the Levitt Shell, a local open air auditorium located in Overton ParkGlobal Lens Film Series, a film program that showcases narrative films from across the world2013 Awards
Best Narrative Feature: It Felt Like LoveDuncan-Williams Scriptwriting Award: See You Next TuesdaySpecial Jury Award for outstanding performance: Eleanor Pienta ("See You Next Tuesday)Special Jury Award - The Emerging Artist Award for the creative promise shown by their debut feature "What I Love About Concrete," directed by Katherine Dohan & Alanna StewartBest Documentary Feature: "Brothers Hypnotic"Special Jury Award: Great Chicken Wing Hunt"Southern Soul of Independent Film Award: "Orange Mound, Tennessee: America's Community"Ron Tibbett Excellence in Filmmaking Award: Bob Birdnow's Remarkable Tale of Human Survival and the Transcendence of SelfCraig Brewer Emerging Filmmaker Award: "Escape from Tomorrow"2012 Awards Narrative Feature Awards:
Best Narrative Feature: Red FlagDuncan-Williams Scriptwriting Award: RedlegsNice Shoes Award: Sun Don't ShineSpecial Features Jury Award for Cinematography: PavilionAudience Award for Best Narrative Feature: QuartetDocumentary Awards:
Best Documentary Feature: Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt MeSpecial Jury Prize for Documentary Feature: Very Extremely DangerousBest Documentary Short: Mr. Smith's Peach SeedsSpecial Jury Prize for Documentary Short: AbuelasAudience Award for Documentary Feature: AntennaAudience Award for Documentary Short: Cardboard TitanicsShort Films Awards:
Best Short Film: Throat SongBest Animated/Experimental Film: The HunterSpecial Jury Prize for Cinematography: SuspendedSpecial Jury Prize for Outstanding Performance: Robert Longstreet (for Cork's Cattlebaron and What Happens When Robert Leaves the Room)Audience Award for Narrative Short: Morning StrollHometowner Awards:
Best Hometowner Feature: Open Five 2Best Hometowner Narrative Short: Pretty MonstersHonorable Mention for Best Hometowner Narrative Short: Twine SleepBest Hometowner Documentary Short: As I AmAudience Award for Hometowner Film: As I AmSpecial Jury Prize for Local Significance: AntennaFestival Committee Awards:
First Annual Indie Memphis Lifetime Achievement Award: Rod PittsSoul of Southern Film Award: Pilgrim SongRon Tibbett Excellence in Filmmaking Award: Reconvergence2011 Awards Narrative Feature Awards:
Best Narrative Feature: A Little CloserDuncan-Williams Scriptwriting Award: The Dish and the SpoonNice Shoes Award: WithoutDocumentary Awards:
Best Documentary Feature: Heaven+Earth+Joe DavisSpecial Jury Prize for Documentary Feature: This Is What Love In Action Looks LikeHometowner Awards:
Best Hometowner Feature: This Is What Love In Action Looks LikeBest Hometowner Narrative Short: Fresh SqweezedAudience Award for Hometowner Film: Fresh SqweezedFestival Committee Awards:
Soul of Southern Film Award: Lord ByronRon Tibbett Excellence in Filmmaking Award: Bad Fever