Here is a list of venues and formats we can handle:
Providence Performing Arts Center
35mm
Columbus Theatre Arts Center: Andrews
35mm
HD Cam
Blu-Ray
Digibeta
DVD
Columbus Theatre Arts Center: Cinematheque
35mm
HD Cam
Blu-Ray
Digibeta
DVD
Cable Car Cinema
35mm
Blu-Ray
DVD
Bell Street Chapel
Blu Ray
DVD
Providence Public Library
DVD
RISD Museum
DVD
Brown/RISD Hillel
DVD
URI Feinstein Theatre
Blu-Ray
DVD
3. Exhibition Copy Shipping Information:
Not later than July 24th. We need to pre-screen and log in your work. Send your copy and a back-up DVD to the following address:
Rhode Island International Film Festival
268 Broadway
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 9th at the Garden Room, Providence Biltmore Hotel in 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 - $20 Gala Party - $40/ticket with pass √ Film Screening and Party Combo - $50
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 (such as Opening and Closing Night Gala). 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 and Closing Night:
(for Filmmakers only)
Opening Night:
The Opening Night President's Reception is for invited guests and purchasers of the $100 Opening Night Package. (sorry no discount is available to this event as it is a main fundraiser for the Festival and space is limited to 100 people.)
Opening Night Screening and evening gala -starts at 7:00 p.m.,
IMPORTANT: The Film screening is free for filmmakers with passes. The Party will cost $25.
if you want to come to the party, you can purchase your Ticket here at $25:
Awards Ceremony and Reception, Sunday, August 9th:
Filmmaker brunch 11-12, awards ceremony at 12. You have the option of not paying for food and just coming for the awards if you want! This event is sponsored by the Biltmore Hotel!
$15 per day for visiting filmmakers, guests $20
if you want to come to the Brunch, you can purchase your Ticket here at $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 the historic downtown, Providence Biltmore Hotel. The Biltmore Hotel will serve as our festival headquarters this year. Check the website for the substantial discount for festival guests. Other hotels are discounted in different locations throughout the state. 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:
(Note as of 8/23/09: IF YOU ARE HAVING ISSUES BOOKING A ROOM, CONTACT CAROL SHIBLEY DIRECTLY. NAME AND CONTACT ABOVE)
11 Dorrance St., Providence, RI 02903
Phone (direct): (401) 455-3158 • Fax: (401) 455-3040
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 have 10,000 units in distribution. 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)
Confimed attending Media: (as of July 10, 2009)
Kathy Baruffi,
contributor for USA Today, NY Daily News
Jami Suspic from Cottages and Gardens
Carolyn Galgano from Fodor’s
Trent Gough from North America Film Review Magazine
12. After Parties:
All After Parties start mid-evening, from 9:00 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:
Monday August 3, 2009
ScriptBiz™
One day Symposium
Tuesday , August 4, 2009
Opening night- Providence Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset St, Providence
401-421-2997
5 p.m.: RIIFF President's Reception
Marquee Room, Second Floor of PPAC
Ellen Loconto Catering
Lois Vaughn, jazz duo
Presidential tickets only: $100
7-9 p.m. RIIFF Short Film premieres
Filmmakers with pass free,guests $20
9-11 p.m. RIIFF Opening Night Gala Celebration
Mezzanine and lobby; music debut of the Bobby Kyle Band,
60 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 621-5700 Map It
Saturday August 8, 2009
Waterfire Night and Party
Special Filmmaker Celebration at Waterfire, showcasing
the music of Klaus Badelt
Brazier Society Tent, Sovereign Ballroom
Limited Tickets (150)
$25 for filmmakers with pass, $50 for Guests
Sunday August 9, 2009
Closing Brunch and Official Awards Ceremony
sponsored by the Biltmore Hotel
11-1 p.m. Garden Room at the Biltmore Hotel
11 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI
401-421-0700
Brunch takes place at 11:00 a.m., followed by the Awards Ceremony Filmmakers will be charged $15, guests $20
Closing Night Screening, Short Film Salute and Party
featuring the World Premiere of
The Impact of Your Choice “Breast Health Awarness: When Is Too Young”
and Reception Hosted by the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation
Columbus Theatre,
270 Broadway
Providence, RI Musical Guests: Becky Chace and Brian Minisce Free for filmmakers with pass, $25 for Guests
12B. Events:
Providence Studio Tour
The Rhode Island International Film Festival is proud to showcase the amazing work that is being produced in our small state! A tour of film and media production studios will be held on Saturday, August 8th at 11am to 2:00pm. On the tour you will visit studios that are located in the surrounding area of Providence. You will have the opportunity to meet and talk to the designers, artists, and filmmakers of these studios. Welcoming remarks will be given by the Director of the RI Film & TV Offices, Steven Feinberg. The tour is FREE to filmmakers with a pass (and open to guests for the price of $20.) There is only a limited amount of space so sign up early!
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
Save 20% off the best available regular (full) adult rail fare for coach travel to Westerly, Kingston or Providence, RI on reserved regional trains (Boston/Springfield, Ma –Washington, DC).
Phone: 203-287-8646. Request discount code V174 when you book by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL. Amtrak is a registered service mark of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
16. Additional Discounts and Offers:
(posted 7/15/09)
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
RESTAURANT DISCOUNTS:
Additionally, filmmakers will receive 20% off from Aspire, Temple, Bacaro, Pot au Feu, and Pizzico restaurants.
RIIFF has also obtained $10 off coupons from the Biltmore and Napa Valley Grille which will be put into the filmmaker gift bags.
17. Accessing Rhode Island Press and Media:
(posted 6/02/09)
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.
