RIIFF /rif/ - acronym for Rhode Island International Film Festival ~ a 6-day event beginning the second week in August; always starting on a Tuesday at various locations throughout the State of Rhode Island with premiere works in the capital city of Providence;
~ the largest public film festival in New England and an Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences qualifying event;
~ the major portal of entry for filmmakers to discover the Ocean State as a center for film development and production;
~ a unique platform for the creative and cultural discovery of new cinematic talent, both at home, nationally and globally;
~ synonymous with sophisticated, savvy, discerning and film-loving audiences;
Rhode Island International Film Festival Awards Announcement
The 2010 Flickers: Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) announced the winners in this year’s film competition at its annual Awards Ceremony held at the Renaissance Providence Hotel's Symphony Ballroom in downtown Providence, RI. George T. Marshall, RIIFF's Executive Director welcomed over 100 attending filmmakers at the ceremony. He was joined by Demetria J. Carr, RIIFF’s Managing Director.
The festival ran August 10th-15th and showcased over 200 cinematic works, including 35 World and 23 US/North American Premieres. Following months of adjudication and review, the films were selected from a record entry base of over 4,200 international submissions.
“ONE THOUSAND PICTURES: RFK’S LAST JOURNEY” (USA/UK, 2009) and
“WHITE LINES AND THE FEVER: THE DEATH OF DJ JUNEBUG” (USA 2010)
The Festival also tabulated the thousands of ballots from attendees at the Festival for the Viola M. Marshall Audience Choice Awards. The end results and top winners are now now posted on our Awards page. To learn moreabout the entire awards program, click here...
2011 Rhode Island International Film Festival Call for Entries is Now Open
Next Edition: August 9-14, 2011
Deadlines: Early: January 15, 2011; Regular: May 15, 2011; Late: June 1, 2011
Extended Deadline: June 15, 2011
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The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) is proud to partner with and support our great public library system. The Providence Public Library is a jewel in the crown of the state's capital city and today is the day for discovery with their "Open House." RIIFF will be hosting a free afternoon of screenings of some of the best films from our 2010 Festival that complement the theme of "Healthy Planet, Healthy Living." Programming starts at 1:15 p.m. The location: Providence Public Library, Empire Street, Priovidence, RI
September 22nd:
RIIFF Best of Fest Encore
The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) is pleased to bring back our popular "Best of Fest" programming showcasing films that screened during our 2010 Festival. The location for the screenings is the Bell Street Chapel Theatre, 5 Bell Street in Providence. Show time at 7:00 p.m. Admission Donation of $10; RIIFF members $8. For more information, click here.Map it:
September 30-October 3rd:
FLICKERS: North Country Film Festival
A BALSAMS/COOS Production.
The Rhode Island International Film Festival now has a new screening location and sidebar Festival as we partner with the historic Balsams Hotel in Dixville Notch, NH. The inaugual Festival will celebrate the art of film, support the community and inspire communication and dialogue. The motto of FLICKERS, since its creation 29 years ago has been "Through communication comes understanding." The FLICKERS: North Country Film Festival will seek to do just that through the medium of film. Read the news release:
Now in its 11th ghoulish year! This year's programming promises to be truly amazing with major premieres, a book signing, a walking tour and much much more. There will be something for everyone with our expanded programming that will take place across the state. It's four days of horror, murder, mayhem and the best independent film work that has been submitted to us from around the globe. Ground zero for this event will once again be the spookily historic Bell Street Chapel Theatre in Providence. Click here to learn more...
SPECIAL EVENT:
October 22nd:
H.P. LOVECRAFT WALKING TOUR
Special tour will explore Lovecraft’s favorite Providence haunts
Providence native and cult horror writer H.P. Lovecraft will be the subject of a special walking tour and film series during the 11th annual FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival (RIHFF), October 21 – 24th. The tour will take place on Friday, October 22nd. Following the tour, which begins at 3:00 p.m. and lasts for approximately 90 minutes, participants will be treated to a special screening of films at the Bell Street Chapel Theatre in Providence later that evening. Click here to learn more...
November 22nd:
RIIFF Best of Fest Encore
The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) is pleased to bring back our popular "Best of Fest" programming showcasing films that screened during our 2010 Festival. The location for the screenings is the Bell Street Chapel Theatre, 5 Bell Street in Providence. Show time at 7:00 p.m. Admission Donation of $10; RIIFF members $8. For more information, click here.Map it:
December 22nd:
RIIFF Best of Fest Encore
The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) is pleased to bring back our popular "Best of Fest" programming showcasing films that screened during our 2010 Festival. The location for the screenings is the Bell Street Chapel Theatre, 5 Bell Street in Providence. Show time at 7:00 p.m. Admission Donation of $10; RIIFF members $8. For more information, click here.Map it:
Wednesday, July 28th: RIIFF received the Editor's Choice for the "Best of Rhode Island" at the annual Rhode Island Monthly's Award ceremony, Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). The recognition cited the importance of the Festival to the arts scene and the credit RIIFF brings to the State.
