(We will be updating this
page frequently as programs lock into place)
"The Rhode Island International Film Festival is proud to support public libraries statewide. We share an important mission in serving Rhode Island's diverse communities. RIIFF looks forward to working with the libraries to bring great cinema to our local audiences,"
-- George T. Marshall, Executive Director of RIIFF
and the Adopt-a-Film Initiative. With stories abounding about the harsh realities facing non-profit organizations from demands for mergers to cutbacks in services, the non-profit Rhode Island International
Film Festival (RIIFF), has an unusual twist to the current sponsorship
environment: It is not asking for money, but
giving it away.
This year, two special programs will be offered to support non-profits in Rhode Island: The 2009 RIIFF Community Outreach Program and the Adopt-a-Film Initiative. These were created with the idea that film offers new perspectives and possibilities for an ever changing world. For the seventh year RIIFF has created
--and this year, has expanded-- a unique opportunity for other non-profits to raise
funds through its annual Festival, August 4-9, 2009.
Called the RIIFF “Adopt-a-Film” Initiative, the programs allows non-profit organizations access to film festival
tickets that they can sell to their own audience and keep the money!
Applications can be submitted from May 4th until July 1st. To learn more about the programs, click here. To read the news release, click here.
June 4th - September 24th
Movies on the Block!
Bring your friends and family to watch your favorite flicks on Providence's only outdoor movie screen. Once again, for the third year, RIIFF is pleased to be collaborating with Michael Corrente and Michael Corso and presenting some of our best short films prior to each screening. The series has become so popular that last year, Movies on the Block was awarded a "Best of Rhode Island" by RI Monthly.
Every Thursday during the months of June, July, August and September movies will begin at dusk. Don't forget the picnic blankets and snacks! Parking is available in the adjacent lot. Location: the Corner of Westminster and Union Streets, Providence. This a free event and open to the public!
Programming starts June 4th and continues through September 24th.
6/04 • Cinderella Man
6/11 • Back to the Future
6/18 • The Sting
6/25 • Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
7/02 • Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
7/09 • Walk the Line
7/16 • Ferris Bueller's Day Off
7/23 • North by Northwest
7/30 • The Chronicle of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
8/06 • Jaws 3-D
8/13 • History of the World, Part 1
8/20 • For Your Eyes Only
8/27 • Rainman
9/03 • Wayne's World
9/10 • Cannonball Run
9/17 • The Graduate
9/24 • Sixteen Candles
July 6-10: Now in it's 11th Year!
KIDSEYE™ 2009
What is KidsEye? It's a five-day summer camp held at the beautiful campus of the University or Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island. KidsEye exposes young people to the basic elements of the filmmaking process, culminating in a premiere screening of their finished films. To learn more, click here. To download an application form,click here. The cost for this year's camp is $345. NOTE: This year's camp is now sold out!
All About This Year's Festival
July 21st:
THE BEST OF RIIFF: The Final 2008 Showcase
Catch up on what you may have missed from our 2008 at the final screening before we launch our 2009 Season. Held held at the Barrington Public Library, Barrington, RI Time: 7:00 p.m. Free and open to the general public.
August 3rd:
ScriptBiz.09
Got a great idea for a movie script, but don’t know where to begin? Or have you finished that masterpiece, but no clue what to do next? The 13th Annual Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) proudly presents ScriptBiz.09, a one day workshop that covers the nuts and bolts of being a scriptwriter. The program is broken down into two parts: introductory and advanced. The RIIFF ScriptBiz Program is designed to guide writers not only through the creative process of writing, but ways to promote a screenplay to filmmakers through effective networking with tips on how to make a compelling pitch. For more information,please click here...
August 4-9th:
The 13th Annual Rhode Island International Film Festival
2009 promises to be a truly amazing event with major new work, expanded networking opportunities for filmmakers and audiences, educational programs, an industry symposium, parties, awards, our Opening and Closing Galas, conversations with honorees, breakfast gatherings, a location tour, and a celebrity sighting here and there. We are very proud that we have created new partnerships with regional non-profit service and social organizations that will allow RIIFF and its audiences to reach out to those in need, showing how that arts can indeed have an impact. Our screenings will once again take place across the state of Rhode Island, reaching this year into nursing homes, hospitals and senior centers where we will be sharing our Festival with those who otherwise would not be part of the celebration of independent film.
• Down Under: Films from Australia and New Zealand
August 6th:
The RIIFF Technology Forum
The modern, 21st Century filmmaker must be both an auteur and an entrepreneur – hence the rise of the “auteurpreneur,” a term coined to describe the emerging role that a filmmaker must play. Digital distribution and other dynamic technologies provide filmmakers with an array of powerful tools to use to promote and market their artistic vision.
The technology forum is a day-long series of workshops focused on the emerging marketing and distribution trends in digital and web-based technologies. Each workshop will explore a distinct topic and will be lead by a panel of professionals with expertise related to that topic. Participants will have an opportunity to interact with the workshop leaders and to ask them questions on the subject matter.
August 7th:
The Rhode Island Film Forum
Here’s your chance to become involved with Rhode Island’s “stars” of the film community and filmmakers from across the globe. The one-day forum will bring together leaders of the film industry with the decision-making community leaders and historic, natural and commercial property managers of Rhode Island; plus look at what's new on the technical side of the business and how you fit in! For more information,please click here...
also that day...
2nd Annual Youth Filmmaker Festival
(part of the KidsEye Summer Filmmaking Camp & Film Festival)
Summer CinemaRI Membership Drive
Give the Gift of RIIFF. Buy one membership at regular price and receive 50% off the price of a second membership.
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Refer a friend and receive an additional month added to your membership for each new membership you refer! For more information on benefits and our PerksPlus plan,click here.
For information on the different levels of Membership,
and to become a Member now, please click
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RIIFF WINS A NEW ENGLAND EMMY AWARD FOR ITS 2008 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS / FESTIVAL PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN
The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) – is very proud to report that it has once again won a New England Emmy Award. RIIFF was presented the award by The Board of Governors of the Boston/New England Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at their annual Awards Gala on Saturday, May 30th. The location for the Awards program was the Boston Marriott Hotel, Copley Place, Grand Ballroom, 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston. RIIFF won the award for Best Community/Public Service (PSA) Campaign.
The campaign featured two spots. Entitled "Canisters," the PSAs were written by Duncan Putney; produced by Demetria Carr; directed by William Smyth; and featured original music composition by Miraj Berry. The Executive Producer for the campaign was George T. Marshall, who along with Mr. Putney, accepted the award.
The spots featured the talents of Richard Donnelly and Phyllis Kay of Trinity Repertory Company and cameos by Peter Manfredo, Jr., Michael Corrente, Monique Barker, Simon Liu, Francesca Simone, Mayor David Cicilline, Dr. Stephen Carr, Ellen Tedeschi-Moran, and Olivia Carr. They aired in July and August 2008 on WJAR TV, an NBC affiliate.
This marks the fourth time PSAs produced by RIIFF have gone on to be nominated for Emmy Awards and the third win. All promotional spots were directed by William Smyth
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The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) is a production of the Flickers Arts Collaborative,
a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, and depends on the
support we receive from Members ticket-buyers and the general public to fulfill our mission: encouraging the creation of original, independent film work as well as bringing that work to Rhode Island and Southern New
England.
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"The Topsy Turvy World of Gilbert & Sullivan"
Exceptional performances and large crowd made for an amazing evening at the Bell Street Chapel in Providence
Members of the G&S Flickers Ensemble at the premiere of the "Topsy Turvy World of Gilbert
& Sullivan, April 4th (from the front, left) Edgar Edwards, Roberta Janelle,Mary Beth Kim,
Melissa Jacobson, (from back, left) Gabriel Alfieri and Eric R. Bronner.
"The Topsy Turvy World of Gilbert & Sullivan" is a new musical review presented in a live performance by the newly formed Flickers G&S Ensemble. (Flickers is the producer of RIIFF.) The program is under the artistic leadership of Eric R. Bronner in his directorial debut. This special concert celebrates the 2tth Anniversary of the Flickers Arts Collaborative and is dedicated to the memories of Scott Withrow, Ted Tuttle, the Ocean State Light Opera (OSLO) and features many of the original cast members. The premiere performance took place the the historic Bell Street Chapel in Providence to an audience of 127 fans. • For more information about this program, please click here...
ACTRESS BLYTHE DANNER RECEIVES RIIFF'S CREATIVE VISION AWARD
FOR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE ARTS AT FESTIVAL’S 12TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Every year, the Rhode Island International Film Festival recognizes outstanding directors, actors, and film talent for their contributions to the art of filmmaking with the Creative Vision Award. Actress Blythe Danner was the 2008 recipient of this esteemed award. Danner’s gleaming performances are an inspiration to our local theater and filmmaking community. Danner’s film Side by Each was featured at the 2008 festival, and had its World Premiere on Saturday, August 9th at the Columbus Theatre Arts Center, 270 Broadway, Providence, RI. Click here to learn more...
RICHARD JENKINS RECEIVES RIIFF'S
2008 GEORGE M. COHAN AWARD:
Acclaimed Actor/Director Recognized at 2008 Film Festival for Serving as Rhode Island's Ambassador for the Arts
Every year, the Rhode Island International Film Festival recognizes outstanding directors, actors, and film talent for their contributions to the art of filmmaking. In 2008, the spotlight turned to an outstanding artist whose work, passion, and drive epitomizes a level of excellence which reflects creatively on their Rhode Island roots. The Award: The George M. Cohan Ambassador Award. Named after famed Providence entertainer George M. Cohan, who was born on the 4th of July, this award honors truly unique Americans who have made a timeless contribution to the arts and have inspired future generations of Rhode Islanders. The first-ever recipient: Actor/Director, Richard Jenkins. Click here to learn more... UPDATE: In January 2009, Richard Jenkins was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in "The Visitor."
Welcome to our Community Partners...
We are very pleased to welcome aboard Rhodywood and Rhode Island Monthly as our community partners with the Rhode Island International Film Festival.
Rhodywood is designed to connect the filmmaking community. It's a wonderful regional resource that shares work, events and networking opportunities.
Rhode Island Monthly is an exceptional way to learn about all things Rhode Island. For filmmakers coming to our state, this should be your first stop to gain understanding about the Ocean State, and what makes it so special.
Movies on the Block!
RIIFF WINS A NEW ENGLAND EMMY AWARD FOR ITS 2008 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS / FESTIVAL PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN 
