Rhode Island International Film Festival PO
Box 162 Newport, RI 02840 USA Street Address:
96 Second Street, Newport, RI 02840 Office: 268 Broadway, Providence, RI
02903
401/861-4445
fax: 401/490-6735 info@film-festival.org
Films submitted without an entry fee will not be considered eligible for competition awards. Special discounts may be available for students, please contact the Programming Office for further information.
3. Film Formats Shown at RIIFF:
We screen 35mm, DVD, Blue Ray, HDcam, and Digibeta. Other formats must be discussed with the Technical Director. Filmmakers will be contacted by the RIIFF Programming Director with format options based on venue. This information will be available in early July.
4. RIIFF Screening Schedule:
Film selections will be finalized by July 4th. The screening schedule will be complete by the middle of July and will be emailed to the festival participants and posted on the website.
5. Exhibition Copy Shipping Information:
Must be received no later than July 31st. Ship your film to the following address:
RI International Film Festival
268 Broadway
Providence, RI 02903 (United States)
6. Poster Sizes for Publicity:
Posters can be of any size, no requirements. The largest we take is the marquee poster; the smallest can be postcard size. A variety of sizes are encouraged. Posters should be sent to the same address as the exhibition copy of the film.
7. Festival Awards for Film Competition:
Film awards are trophies, not cash prizes. The winner of Best Short will be submitted to the Academy of Motion Pictures for Oscar consideration. The awards ceremony is Saturday, August 9th 2008.
8. Film Selections:
All filmmakers will be notified through email by early-July 2008.
9. General Admission Ticket Prices:
Opening Night Film Screening - $15/ticket
Gala Party -$35/ticket
Single Tickets not on opening night:
Adult Tickets-$10
Members/Seniors-$8
KidsEye International FF Ticket prices: TBA
Adults-TBA
Children-TBA
Advance Ticket orders are not available at this time.
Certain films might sell-out. Please redeem vouchers or 6-packs at least 10 minutes before a particular screening. We cannot guarantee seating if you arrive late.
10. Filmmaker Passes & Event Ticketing:
Each Filmmaker receives 2 PASSES per film, which grant full access to all screenings, forums and after parties. Certain events are offered at discounted rates (Opening and Closing Night Gala).
Note that certain films may sell out; please arrive at least 10 minutes before a particular screening. We cannot guarantee seating if you arrive late.
11. Opening and Closing Night:(for Filmmakers)
Opening Night:
The Opening Night pre-screening party Reception is for invited guests and purchasers of the $100 Opening Night Package.
Opening Night Screening and post screening gala - film screening free for filmmakers. The Gala is $25 for filmmakers with passes.
All 3 opening night events - $100. Event details will be available in June..
Closing Night: Free for filmmakers
Conversation with…Free for filmmakers
Awards Brunch—$20 for filmmakers and guests; not open to the general public.
12. Distributors Attending the Fest:
We do not have a concrete list of which distribution companies are attending this year (they tend to surprise us) but we have strong ties with representatives from IFC, Miramax, Lion’s Gate, and other companies have attended the festival in recent years. More information on distributors will become available during the festival as they become availabe to us.
13. Submission Tips and Judging
Submission Tips and Judging / Selection information is available by clicking here.
14. Accommodations:
We have special discount accommodations with the historic Biltmore Hotel in downtown Providence. The Biltmore Hotel will serve as our festival headquarters this year. Check the website for the substantial room discount available to festival guests. For filmmakers on a budget, we also have the Adopt-a-Filmmaker program available. Under this program, local festival patrons offer filmmakers free accommodations in their home or apartment. For more info about discounted rooms or the host program, please contact hospitality@film-festival.org.
15. Promoting Your Film at RIIFF
Filmmakers may advertise their film in our program guide and newspaper announcements. This info with up-to-date details will be included in the acceptance letter.
16. After Parties:
All After Parties start mid-evening, from 9:00 p.m. A schedule for the week will be available upon registration. Any special events will be posted daily at filmmaker registration.
17. Film Introductions/ Q&A:
All film screenings begin with an introduction by a RIIFF staff member or volunteer. After the screening, attending filmmakers are invited to host a Q&A session with the audience. We will do our best to provide adequate time for Q&A’s, but depending on runtime, projection, and daily schedules, the Q&A time frames may vary. Please consult with the venue manager prior to your screening.
18. Horror Festival:
RIIFF hosts a horror festival in October. A separate submission and entry fee is required for consideration in the horror festival competition. Please download an application form from our Competitions page.
