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Louisville, United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The Louisville Indie Film Festival (LIFF) is Louisville’s independent film festival showcase, better known in recent years through the Louisville Film Society’s Flyover Film Festival, which has grown from a grassroots event into a nationally recognized regional festival. It is notable for spotlighting Kentucky and Southern Indiana stories alongside indie films, documentaries, and shorts, while also featuring filmmaker Q&As, panels, awards, and community events that connect local audiences with emerging and established filmmakers.[1][5][7]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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