Paaf Theatre at the URI Feinstein/Providence Campus
Blu-Ray
DVD
Providence Chamber of Commerce Theatre
Blu-Ray
DVD
Providence Place Cinemas 16
35 mm
Bazarsky Auditorium, O'Hare Hall, Salve Regina University
Blu-Ray
DVD
Opera House Theatre, Newport
35 mm
Barrington Public Library
Blu-Ray
DVD
Hasbro Children's Hospital
DVD
3. Exhibition Copy Shipping Information:
Not later than July 28th. We need to pre-screen and log in your work. Send your copy and a back-up DVD to the following address:
FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival
83 Park Street, Suite 1
Providence, RI 02903 (United States)
Please make sure that you insure your work with the appropriate carrier. Additionally, for international films, cite that the work is for "Cultural Purposes Only, No Commercial Value." The latter is very important or else you will be charged customs fees. Additionally, please let us know as soon as you can where you'd like us to return your print/video. If you come to the Festival, you will be able to sign for your work and take it with you.
3b. Exhibition Copy Return Shipping Information:
Please be sure that you let us know where your exhibition copy needs to be returned and when.
We usually spend the week after the festival shipping out all copies. That information should be with your exhibition copy and sent to this email: traffic@film-festival.org
If we do not hear from you, we will send the copy back to you from the registration address we have on hand.
4. 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 is encouraged. Posters should be sent to the same address as the exhibition copy of the film.
5. Festival Awards for Film and Screenplay Competition:
Film awards are trophies and specific sponsor related prizes, not cash. The winner of Best Short will be submitted to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Oscar consideration. Screenplay awards (besides the Grand Prize) are software, promotion, publicity, etc. The awards ceremony is Sunday morning the 15th downtown Providence. There will be a modest fee since this event includes a brunch.
6. General Admission Ticket Prices as an FYI:
(For the General Public, not filmmakers)
Opening Night Film Screening - $25 Single Tickets not on opening night:
Adult Tickets-$10
Members/Seniors-$8
KidsEye International FF Ticket prices: TBA
Adults- $8.00
Children-$6.00
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. Filmmakers also receive three comps. for their own film screenings.
Note that certain films may sell out; please arrive at least 15 minutes before a particular screening. We cannot guarantee seating if you arrive late.
8. Opening, Closing Nights & Events:
(for Filmmakers only)
• Opening Night Screening and soirée -starts at 7:00 p.m.,
IMPORTANT: The Film screening is free for filmmakers with passes.
• Awards Ceremony and Reception, Sunday, August 15th:
Filmmaker brunch 11-12, awards ceremony at 12. Cost: $15
Guests coming to the Brunch can purchase your Ticket here at $20:
• Closing Night:
free for filmmakers
9. 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 and 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.
10. Accommodations:
As a nonprofit organization, we cannot provide rental fees, lodging or air travel for our filmmakers to attend. However, we have special discount accommodations with Providence Hotels. We have host family accommodations available but will not have dormitory rooms available this year. Please contact Richard Corso at richardc@film-festival.org with questions
Here are details about specific rates and contacts for lodging:
This amazingly beautiful and historic hotel, centrally located in downtown Providence and adjacent to our host theatre, the VMA Arts & Cultural Center, is the home of our filmmaker registration. The Hotel will be offering an exceptional rate for visiting filmmakers and guests. This rate is $85 per night.
11. Promoting Your Film at RIIFF & Media Attendee Update
Filmmakers may advertise their film in our program guide (see rate sheet, click here) and newspaper announcements. This year, our program guide will be online and available through mobile apps. The design size makes it look like a standard Playbill. This is a great way to get your film promoted at a reasonable rate. This year, we are offering filmmakers a 50% reduction of the list advertising rates. RIIFF Program Book Advertising Rate Sheet (PDF download)
12. After Parties & Events:
All After Parties start mid-evening, from 10:00 p.m. onward. The final schedule for the week will be available upon registration. Any special events updates will be posted daily at filmmaker registration.
Here is a list of where we are right now in our after party and event programming:
Wednesday August 11, 2010 POST SCREENING PARTY AND FILMMAKER GATHERING
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Location: Ardeo Mediterranean Tavern, 1 Union Station, Providence, RI
The Documentary Film Experience – An intimate look at the making of a personal documentary.
Featuring: Anna Giannotis – Producer/Director - “The Promise of Tomorrow”
Friday – August 13, 2010 –
9:30am – 10:30am
The Tools of the Trade - Shooting with “The Red.”
Featuring: Erik Latek – Director, Phantazma Pictures & John Rule – Owner, Rule Boston Camera
13. Film Introductions/ Q&A:
All film screenings begin with an introduction by a RIIFF staff member or volunteer, along with mention of Q&A availability with attending filmmakers after the film program. We will do our best to provide adequate time for post Q&A’s, but depending on runtime, projection, and daily schedules; some Q&A’s may be reduced, cut or held outside the screening hall.
14. 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.
Amtrak also offers ACELA Express Northeast service –
service from Boston-Providence-New Haven-New York-Philadelphia-Baltimore
and Washington D.C. ACELA travels up to 150 mph with
travel time from New York to Providence in 2-1/2 hours
and Providence to Boston in less than 30 minutes.
DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
It may be the smallest state, but it has a lot to offer. And the train is the perfect way to explore the length and breadth of Rhode Island. Travel on the Northeast Regional and save 20% with our "Visit Rhode Island" offer, available through December 28, 2010.
Visit Providence, a hotbed of commerce, culture, history and fine eateries. Hop back on the train and visit beautiful Kingston. Be sure to bring a camera for your leisurely stroll around Kingston Village to capture its fine architecture. And just a short train ride away is Westerly, a delightful community nestled on the south shore of the state.
The 20% you'll save on the train ticket is cash in your pocket to spend wherever you please.
Filmmakers are eligible for discounts at both Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Amtrak. Filmmakers will save 20% off the best available regular adult rail fare for coach travel to Westerly, Kingston or Providence, RI on reserved regional trains (Boston/Springfield, MA - Washington, DC) by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL and using the festival discount code: V174
Travelers can also receive special discounts for rental cars through Enterprise by calling "1-800-RENT-ACAR" and using discount code 49B4153.
IMPORTANT: To take advantage of this offer: enter Reference account# 49B4153 and PIN# INT
17. Accessing Rhode Island Press and Media:
We have received many emails and telephone calls about how to maximize the press coverage for your film's exhibition in Rhode Island. We have an up-to-date Excel spread sheet compiled by our staff, which you can access, click here. If you'd like a copy of the Media list, click here.
The RIIFF staff is here to help you any way we can. One of the things we've learned is that it is best to niche out your work to area reviewers and writers. For example: Do not send everything to the film critic when you might be better served by contacting the religious, music, sports, etc. writers.
We can definitely help you with this type of targeting. Additionally, we will post as much as we can on our website and distribute releases for you electronically to the media.
