words from the filmmakers…

  • “A truly fantastic event. Ty has done a great job cultivating a strong indie film-loving community in Charlottesville. I highly recommend filmmakers make the trip out if your film is selected. You will be treated with the utmost hospitality and meet some incredible people.”

    — Sam Hyatt, filmmaker

  • “A fantastic festival - Ty was warm, welcoming and exceptionally responsive through the whole process. The hype he created for the event along with the strong lineup of great films filled the venue. The Q&A questions were thoughtful and well prepared, and our short doc Freedom House Ambulance - The FIRST Responders won the audience choice award. So glad that we attended in person! This was our first ever film festival and the experience was truly magical!”

    — Annette Banks, 4 Time Emmy Award Winning Filmmaker

  • “My film “Fat Stripper” won the “audience choice award” in this awesome festival. It was organized, well-attended and filled with an amazing block of short films. It was in a theater that has a concession stand. The question and answer portion was also a delight. Ty Cooper always has top notch festivals..”

    — Alycia Cooper, Filmmaker & National Comedian

  • "I had a great time at the Indie Short Film Series Fest! It was very refreshing to attend such a women focused event. I was able to speak on a panel with my producer about how important it is for women to have a voice in film making and what kind of positive impact it has on viewers. Thank you to Ty for helping me through the process getting my film ready to show at the festival and hosting a great Q and A! An absolute pleasure."

    Kaylin Allshouse, Filmmaker

  • Were weren't able to attend in person but Ty was responsive, patient with all our questions and took care of us throughout the process. A great experience!

    Tee Schneider. Filmmaker

  • This was by far one of the most positive experiences I ever had at a film festival. Ty was incredibly accommodating to me as an out-of-town filmmaker. I loved the intimacy of the Vinegar Hill venue and the fact that Ty does everything in his power to promote and gather an audience to be exposed to these new films. I highly recommend to anyone looking for positive feedback for their work and to get seen in front of a real audience.

    Andre Joseph, Filmmaker

  • "The Indie Short Film Series was an absolutely wonderful experience. Highly recommended."

    Melissa Howerton, Filmmaker

  • The director is incredible. I feel very lucky to be a part of this series.

    Healy Lange, Filmmaker

  • "A great festival experience. Thank you very much for selecting our documentary. So proud for winning an award!"

    Oliver Langewitz, Filmmaker