The International Independent Film Festival is the largest internationally diversified film recognition organization in the world. The International Independent Film Festival operates as a direct subdivision of the Umbatay branch of Universal Language Productions LLC. The International Independent Film Festival was first established on December 6, 2009. Pierce Alexander Lilholt is at the helm of the Independent Film Festival organization. The organization is based in Cannes on the French Riviera with international operations. The International Independent Film Festival is the only global organization recognizing the achievements of independent film producers from around the world.