The 13th annual Northampton Independent Film Festival (NIFF) is pleased to announce its new Festival dates for 2007.

NOVEMBER 2,3,4 and 9,10 are on the schedule for this nationally recognized event.

The event is held in the heart of ecclectic downtown Northampton. At night, the streets are alive with restaurant-goers, music lovers, late shoppers and people with their dancing shoes on. Concert buses can be seen along side streets with fans and curious passers by on tiptoes trying to peek in. And there is live entertainment every night in dozens of restaurants, bars and clubs. Some come for the films and stay a weekend for the experience.

November is the perfect time for us.” comments Festival Director Jeffrey Dreisbach. Especially with the cozy passholder, filmmaker and ClubNIFF member accomodation complete with food drinks and wifi.

"Our theme this year is, The Future We Will Create” As we look ahead to the future, it is clear that we have amazing opportunities for showing our community just how film can affect our lives.

The theme is taken from the featured film of the same name "The Future That We Will Create" This film documents the progressive TED conference. Hailed "the hottest gathering in the world" by Wired magazine, TED (Technology Entertainment Design) is an annual event where an eclectic group of brilliant minds exchange bold ideas for the future. Actress Daphne Zuniga is your host on this all-access tour of the conference. Guests include former Vice President Al Gore musicianPeter Gabriel, environmentalist Marjora Carter, as well as comedians, authors and innovators from around the world, all discussing the future of the world.

About the Northampton Independent Film Festival

The Northampton Independent Film Festival (NIFF) is committed to establishing a northeast center for the exploration, examination, and celebration of independent filmmaking. NIFF showcases the works of filmmakers whose films demonstrate quality, innovation, and independence in both form and content.

Check out their site for pass and schedule info at www.niff.org