RIIFF 2010 Festival Highlights

It's a celebration of film, the arts and the community!

• Download the PDF with film descriptions

• SEE TRAILERS FOR THIS YEAR'S FILMS

• SEE LIST OF VENUES AND FILMS

SIGNATURE EVENTS:

• 200 Films over 6 days at locations across Rhode Island

• Opening Night Screening and Soirée - International Shorts and the World Premiere of “Behind the Hedgerow: Eileen Slocum and the Meaning of Newport Society” a film by David Bettencourt & G. Wayne Miller, with Entertainment and Refreshments. August 10

• ScriptBiz™ 2010, a Screenplay Workshop, with special guests; writer/director Chris Sparling and award-winning author of “Crazy Heart,” Thomas Cobb. August 11th

• Salute to the World of Disney Animation: Premiere screening of “Waking Sleeping Beauty.” The screenwriter Patrick Pacheco will be attendance. August 12th

• Celebration of International Short Films from more than 50 countries and the World and U.S. Premieres of Multiple independent short, feature and documentary films

• Weekend showcase of local and regional filmmakers, writers and artists

• Salute to the 40th Anniversary of Save the Bay with focus on Environmental Films

• Special Music Documentary Showcase to celebrate the VMA Arts & Cultural Center, Sunday, August 15th.

• “Brown Bag Lunch Series” at the Providence Chamber of Commerce Theatre. Bring your lunch and view 2010 Short Shorts. August 11-13, 12-1pm

• “Between Takes” meet the filmmakers and industry at morning coffee talks. Temple Lounge. August 11-13

• Nightly filmmaker networking parties throughout Providence

• “Sweet Success Salute to the Short Film & Celebration," Saturday August 14

• First time since 1987: Flickers’ officially returns to Newport. August 14, 2-11pm

• Art Marketplace, a merchant fair to showcase artists and artisans from the New England area. 1 Avenue of the Arts, August 14, 9-4pm

• Academy-Award Qualifier Announced at the Official Awards Presentation. August 15

• GLBT Video Lounge showcasing work of GLBT artists and an “Open Screen” for artist screenings of recent films or work in progress

• HP Lovecraft Walking Tour with the Rhode Island Historical Society

• CREATIVE VISION AWARD to actor, Jonathan Katz. Celebrating the passion of creativity within the world of creative media: The Rhode Island International Film Festival recognizes outstanding directors, actors, and film talent for their contributions to the art of filmmaking with this semi-annual award. Past recipients have included: Blythe Danner, Michael Corrente, Rosa von Praunheim and Elaine Lorillard