Paff Theatre at the URI Feinstein/Providence Campus
Blu-Ray
DVD (back up)
Providence Chamber of Commerce Theatre
Blu-Ray
DVD (back up)
Barrington Public Library
Blu-Ray
DVD (back up)
Jamestown Arts Center
Blu-Ray
DVD (back up)
Westerly Public Library
Blu-Ray
DVD (back up)
3. Exhibition Copy Shipping Information:
Not later than July 27th. 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
Attn: Shawn Quirk • 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.
3a. 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
IMPORTANT: 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. Please send them us at least a week and half before the Festival.
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 12th at The Vets and includes a continental breakfast with our compliments. The Awards program will take place at 10:00 a.m. and will not conflict with afternoon screenings.
6. General Admission Ticket Prices as an FYI:
(For the General Public,not you, the accepted filmmaker, all of your personal tickets are free!)
Opening Night Film Screening - $15 film screening / $35 after party / $50 for both events Single Tickets not on opening night:
Adult Tickets-$10
Members/Seniors-$8
KidsEye International FF Ticket prices:
Adults- $10.00
Children-$5.00
FILM FESTIVAL REGISTRATION & HOSPITALITY(For Filmmakers and Media)
Location: Renaissance Providence Hotel, Lobby,
5 Avenue of the Arts, Providence
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tues, Wed., Thurs., Fri
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Sat.
IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER REGISTRATION CLOSES DURING THE WEEK, JUST STOP BY THE VETS BOX OFFICE AND WE'LL GIVE YOU A TEMPORARY PASS FOR THE EVENING.
7b. Filmmaker Passes & Event Ticketing:
Each Filmmaker receives two (2) Filmmaker PASSES per film, which grants full access to all screenings, forums and after parties. Each pass allows for three (3) comps. to your film screening; for total of six (6). These will be given to you at registration.
We also have a community outreach program for non-profit organizations for which we provide either group rates or comp tickets to select screenings at The Vets. Feel free to contact our outreach Associate for more information.
Note that certain films may sell out; so be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before a particular screening. We cannot guarantee seating if you arrive late. Also, you will need to register in advance for the RI Film Forum since ticketing is on a first-come; first-served basis. This event will be free to visiting filmmakers.
8. Opening, Closing Nights & Events:
(for Filmmakers only, and that means you if you are on this page!)
• Opening Night Celebration - starts at 7:00 p.m.:
IMPORTANT: The Film screening and party are free for accepted filmmakers with passes. Remember, you'll be receiving two passes at registration. Be sure to let us know if you are arriving late and cannot get to registration. We will have your passes available at the Box Office. Do be sure to preregister, otherwise we will not be able to guve you badges or passes if you are late on Opening Night.
• Providence Location Walking Tour:
Takes place on Wednesday, August 8th in the morning at 11:00 a.m.; free for filmmakers, tkts on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up below.
Join us for this wonderful tour of the City of Providence presented by the RI Historical Society under the aegis of the RI Film & Television Office.
Discover why Providence is truly a Hollywood backlot, learn about its history, and find out about some of our state's most notable and colorful characters. The goal for the tour is to provide filmmakers with an “insider’s” view of the downcity and riverwalk area with an eye toward what would be interesting/unanticipated places for filming.
• The Rhode Island Film Forum:
The RI Film Forum is a one-day symposium hosting leading national and local film industry players, conversing about the key issues facing the Rhode Island and New England film community today. This informative and entertaining discussion presents our region's small business owners, filmmakers, community organizations, and film enthusiasts with the latest opportunities for better understanding, and getting involved with, local film production and exhibition.
As a visiting filmmaker, this event is a great way for you to network, discover what is happening in this region, and even think about shooting an upcoming film here.
We strongly encourage your attendance and have been able to underwrite your ticket so there is no charge!
Free for filmmakers, but seating is limited. Please register in advance. We wlll be sending you information and an application will be in your registration package
• ScriptBiz™ 2012:
Trying to write your first script? Worrying about how to pitch your script more effectively to potential investors? Moving a completed script into production? Learn from the best at the Flickers: Rhode Island International Film Festival’s 12th Annual ScriptBiz program!
AT ScriptBiz, emerging screenwriters can hone their skills by interacting with and learning from seasoned industry professionals. This year’s program, entitled “From Page to Screen,” takes screenwriters through the entire screenwriting process, with panel discussions on the ins and outs of writing a script and the business aspects of getting a script into production, as well as a special workshop on “pitching your script.”
ScriptBiz takes place on Friday, August 10th, at the Rhode Island Foundation, One Union Station in downtown Providence, RI. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the program runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. then moves to the Paff Theatre for a special film presentation, ending at 5:00 p.m.
Free for filmmakers, seating limited to 40 and available on a first-come, first-served basis. We will be sending you registration
• Awards Ceremony and Reception, Sunday, August 12th:
Free for attending filmmakers
Filmmaker breakfast 10:00 a.m. -12 p.m., awards ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at The Vets, One Avenue of the Arts. Please be sure to pre-register for our food count.
(We will be serving a continental breakfast on the mezzanine with the awards held inside the theatre.)
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• Closing Night (Sunday):
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,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 available 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 a limited number of host family accommodations available (which fill up quickly), but will not have dormitory rooms available this year. Please contact our office staff with questions or write us at jdoyle@film-festival.org
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 Vets (VMA Arts & Cultural Center), is the home of our filmmaker registration. The Hotel is offering an exceptional rate for visiting filmmakers and guests. Be sure to book early for best choices! The cut off date this year for the discount was July 23rd at midnight with a $95 rate.
(7/27/12) We understand that rooms are still available, but even at a AAA discount rate, we found it to be $197 a night.
PROVIDENCE
BILTMORE HOTEL
11 Dorrance Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Phone (401) 421-0700 | (800)
294-7709 • Fax (401) 455-3050
Special Discount Rates Available at $129 per night (plus tax)
401-734-9600, Fax 401-734-9700
Direct 401-287-3204
Special Rate of $109 per night for a double queen or king bed; Guests should call and ask for a guest room from the Rhode Island International Film Festival.
The Cut-off date for reduced rates is July 27th! Please call them if you still want to book with them!
11. Promoting Your Film at RIIFF & Media Attendee Update PLUS
Advertising in this year's Program Guide
Filmmakers may advertise their film in our program guide and newspaper announcements. This year, our program guide will be online and available through mobile apps. 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. For the 2012 RIIFF Program Book Advertising Rate Sheet, download here: (PDF download)
IMPORTANT NOTE: The deadline for advertising in this year's online program book is Wednesday, August 1st.
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 8, 2012 Providence Walking Tour
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: The Providence Biltmore Lobby, 11 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI
Must pre-register (see above)
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only
Thursday August 9, 2012
RI Film Forum
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Providence Biltmore Ballroom, 11 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI
Must pre-register
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only
POST SCREENING PARTY AND FILMMAKER GATHERING
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Location: Bravo Brasserie, 123 Empire Street, Providence, RI
Complimentary refreshments
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only
Friday August 10, 2012
ScriptBiz
TIme: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Rhode Island Foundation, One Union Station, Providence, RI
Advance Registration Required
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only
ScriptBiz Special Screening/Event:
Michael Altman's "American Songwriter"
Followed by post screening discussion
TIme: 3:15 p.m.
Paff Theatre, University of Rhode Island, Feinstein Providence Campus
80 Washington Street, Providence, RI
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only
POST SCREENING PARTY AND FILMMAKER GATHERING
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Location:Jackie's Galaxy, Waterplace-200 Exchange Street, Providence, RI
Complimentary refreshments
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only
Saturday August 11, 2012
FUTURE FILMMAKING: Digital Documentary Bridging Cultures
From Internet uploads on YouTube to Vimeo, to cell phone capture and satellite, documentary filmmaking has changed the face of modern news-gathering and traditional media. Technology
has allowed information to flow outside of political gate keeping creating a true global village, bridging cultures and addressing topical social and political concerns.
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Location: RISD Metcalf Auditorium, 20 N. Main St., Providence, RI
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only
POST SCREENING PARTY AND FILMMAKER GATHERING
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Location: Trinity Brew Pub , 186 Fountain Street, Providence, RI
Complimentary refreshments
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only
Sunday August 14, 2011
BRUNCH AND OFFICIAL AWARDS CEREMONY Location: The Vets, One Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI
Time: Continental breakfast takes place at 10:00 a.m.,
followed by the Awards Ceremony at 10:30 a.m.
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only
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:
Flickers hosts an annual 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.
14a. Flickers North Country Film Festival:
Flickers produces the annual North Country Film Festival in late September / early-October in northern New Hampshire. Programming is created from films that played the August RIIFF and entries from the tri-state regions of New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. This event has a sidebar that has a focus on Veteran's issues and concerns. Our partner in the production of this event is the Brattleboro Retreat in VT.
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 15% with our "Visit Rhode Island" offer, available through December 28, 2012.
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 15% you'll save on the train ticket is cash in your pocket to spend wherever you please.
Once in Providence, or before you arrive, contact our friends at Enterprise for a great Film Festival rate!
Please note that the additional driver fee of $10.00 is waived, and the $25.00 fee for drivers 21-25. We do not have a Sunday drop downtown, but we do have spots at Amtrak if they leave on the train. The branch can review the drop off procedures with the renter if they need that option. The discount is good at all locations in RI and SE MA, and we offer free pickup for anybody staying at a hotel in Providence , Warwick , or beyond.
IMPORTANT
Travelers can receive special discounts for rental cars through Enterprise by calling "1-800-RENT-ACAR" and using discount code 49B4153, PIN Code INT
This is a first for the Providence area and Zip Car has become a popular option for this looking for time-limited car usage.
For those of you who are members with Zip Car or are interested in using their services, the local branch office is located at
65 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02891.
Their Telephone number is 401/405.1533.
Let them know you are with the Fest!
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.
