Fire codes may be different in the variety of halls that we utilize which impacts on where we can display posters and collateral materials. Not all halls allow for hanging posters on walls and some limit actually sizes we can display. Many prefer smaller formats like postcards. Some examples: The Jane Pickens has the capability of displaying full-size theatrical posters. At the Metcalf Auditorium at RISD Museum, we are not allowed to hang posters, and instead use E-Z ups for display.
Postcards are not an issue at any venue. Additionally, if you come to the Festival, we strongly encourage you to distribute your postcards/posters, etc. around the City of Providence for maximum impact.
5. Festival Awards for Film and Screenplay Competition:
Film awards are trophies and specific sponsor related prizes, not cash. The winner of Best Live Action, Best Animation and Best Documentary 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. Theawards ceremony is Sunday morning the 11th at Metcalf Auditorium, RISD Museum, and includes a light 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:
(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 Film Festival Ticket prices:
Adults- $5
Children-$5
IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER REGISTRATION CLOSES DURING THE WEEK, JUST STOP BY OUR OFFICE AT THE VETS ON THE 5TH FLOOR AND WE'LL GIVE YOU A TEMPORARY PASS FOR THE EVENING, OR ON OPENING NIGHT AT THE VETS BOX OFFICE. WE WILL HAVE EVENING PASSES AVAILABLE AT THE VETS ON OPENING NIGHT IF YOU ARE REALLY LATE.
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.
Note that events like the Film Forum and Scriptbiz are first-come, first-served and ALL special events require separate registration below. If you do not register, you will not be allowed into the event since space is limited.
All of these events are free to visiting filmmakers.
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 office for more information.
Note that certain films may sell out; so be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before a particular screening.
Again, and this is important: We cannot guarantee seating if you arrive late.
8. Opening, Closing Nights & Events PASSES:
(for Filmmakers only, and that means you if you are on this page!)
• OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION & SOIREE
Presented by IMCS
IMPORTANT: The Opening Night Film Screening and Party are free for accepted filmmakers with passes. Remember, you'll be receiving two passes (see above) at registration or you can use the link below and secure your tickets now. If you arrive late at the Box Office, fear not, we'll give you a temporary pass and let you in (and guests if you have any).
This event can be as swank as Black Tie or Rhode Island Business Summer Casual, totally your choice.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR TICKETS BELOW:
• PROVIDENCE BACKLOT DISCOVERY TOUR
Presented by the RI Film & Television Office
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 tour will leave from the Filmmaker Lounge at the Hotel Providence.
Date: Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.,
Hotel Providence, 139 Mathewson Street, PROVIDENCE
Free for filmmakers, tkts available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up below:
• THE CREATIVE EXPERIENCE: DIRECTOR AND COMPOSER, A COLLABORATION
Featuring award-winning director, Eric Latek & composer, Mauro Colangelo
Presented by the RI Film & Television Office
Takes place on Wednesday, August 7th in the afternoon at 1:00 p.m.; free for filmmakers, tkts on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up below.
The most celebrated movies are unimaginable without their iconic music and sound design: “Jaws,” “Star Wars,” “Casablanca,” “E.T.” Without the auditory effect behind such films, their impact is greatly diminished. The music and sound help carry the emotion of scenes, and help tie a film together.
There is an important marriage that exists between the filmmaker and music composer/sound designer. How do the two worlds communicate during both pre-production and post-production?
Meet Director Eric Latek and Music Composer/Sound Designer Mauro Colangelo who will discuss the nature of the collaboration between the visual and auditory forms. Showing various examples of the films they have worked on together, Eric and Mauro will discuss the aesthetic of how music cues are created.
Moderated by Steven Feinberg, Executive Director, RI Film & Television Office.
Those attending will meet at the Hotel Providence located at 139 Mathewson Street, Providence RI.
Enrollment is limited, so please sign up early
This event will be followed by a filmmaker mixer at the Hotel Providence.
BOOK EARLY AS THIS FILLS UP QUICKLY.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR TICKETS BELOW:
•SPECIAL EVENT: ACTING WORKSHOP
Presented by the RI Film & Television Office and WSBE RI PBS
Takes place on Wednesday, August 7th at the Hotel Providence at 2:30 p.m.
Michael Grando is an actor, mime and producer, known for “The Shivoring “(2016), “Dear Julia” (2002) and “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”(1962). Grando is one of the top recognized mimes in the world. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, appeared on "The Tonight Show" and "Saturday Night Live," and has shared the bill with famous acts such as Tina Turner and Janis Joplin. He is a descendant of classical mime Deburau of France, and has been trained and mentored by world famous pantomime Marcel Marceau. He is a regular performer at Providence's "Waterfire."
Michael challenges actors to develop the self, to personally connect to the moments in a scene, and to experience a very personal and profound physical awakening within the world of the character.
Whether you are a film actor looking for new tools for your process or a director looking to guide actors to create emotional and personal performances in your films, join Michael Grando for an informative journey into the acting process.
Those attending will meet at the Hotel Providence located at 139 Mathewson Street, Providence RI.
Enrollment is limited, so please sign up early
THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO 15 STUDENTS FOR MAXIMUM INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR TICKETS BELOW:
• THE RHODE ISLAND FILM FORUM
Presented by the RI Film & Television Office
Takes place on Thursday, August 8th at the Hotel Providence, 139 Mathewson Street, Providence, RI
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!
NOTE: THIS EVENT INCLUDES A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND KEYNOTE LUNCH BUFFET.
Free for filmmakers, but seating is limited. Please register in advance. We will be sending you information and an application will be in your registration package.
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 20th 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 9th, at the Rhode Island Foundation, One Union Station, Providence, RI 02903
Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the program runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Free for filmmakers, seating limited to 50 and available on a first-come, first-served basis. We will be sending you registration.
BOOK EARLY AS THIS FILLS UP QUICKLY.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR TICKETS BELOW:
•AWARDS CEREMONY & BRUNCH - SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH
THE WHO, WHAT AND WHEN OF IT:
Location: RISD Museum, Metcalf Auditorium, 20 North Main Street, Providence, RI Time: Continental breakfast takes starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Awards Ceremony at 10:00 a.m.
Free for attending filmmakers
9. Distributors & Special Guests 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, Lionsgate, and other companies have attended the festival in recent years. More information on distributors and special guests will become available during the festival as they become available to us. We can confirm that we will have representatives from several major Festivals at RIIFF have included Tribeca, Hamptons and Long Island gay & Lesbian, and New Hampshire. Note that this year representatives from Lexus Short Films will be in attendance at our Opening Night Gala.
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 which are listed below.
HOTELS IN PROVIDENCE
with Special Discount
Rates for Filmmakers and Festival Attendees from our Hotel Partners.
Special Note: Currently the Rhode Island lodging tax is 13% which includes a 7% State Sales Tax and 6% Occupancy Tax.
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 2019 RIIFF Program Book Advertising Rate Sheet, download here: (PDF download)
IMPORTANT NOTE: The deadline for advertising in this year's online program book is Thursday, August 1st by 11:30 p.m.
12. After-Parties & Special 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:
LOCATION:The Vets, One Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI
Must pre-register (see above)
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only. Order your Tickets above.
Wednesday August 7, 2019
2019 RIIFF FILMMAKER LOUNGE
Open from 11:00 A.M. - onward
LOCATION: Hotel Providence
139 Mathewson Street, Providence RI 02903
“BETWEEN TAKES” MORNING COFFEE TALK
LIFE AFTER RIIFF: A CONVERSATION WITH FESTIVAL ALUMNI
Presented by the RI Film & Television Office
Time: 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Hotel Providence
139 Mathewson Street, Providence RI 02903
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only. Join Us
PROVIDENCE BACKLOT TOUR
Presented by the RI Film & Television Office
Time: 11:00 a.m.- 12 p.m.
LOCATION: Hotel Providence
139 Mathewson Street, Providence RI 02903
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only. Order your Tickets above
THE CREATIVE EXPERIENCE: DIRECTOR AND COMPOSER, A COLLABORATION
Featuring award-winning director, Eric Latek and composer, Mauro Colangelo
Presented by the RI Film & Television Office
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Hotel Providence
139 Mathewson Street, Providence RI 02903
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only. Order your Tickets above...
• Post Collaboration Forum Mixer
Time: 2:30 p.m.+
LOCATION: Hotel Providence
139 Mathewson Street, Providence RI 02903
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only
ACTING WORKSHOP with MICHAEL GRANDO
Presented by the RI Film & Television Office
Time: 2:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Hotel Providence
139 Mathewson Street, Providence RI 02903
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only. Order your Tickets abovE
• POST SCREENING PARTY AND FILMMAKER GATHERING
Time: 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Rooftop at the Providence G
100 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI
PARTY THE NIGHT AWAY!
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only
HELP US CELEBRATE MARLYN MASON'S BIRTHDAY!
(SHE IS OUR OFFICIAL FILMMAKER AMBASSADOR)
This is an early chance for filmmakers to get to know one another,
network and meet our amazing ambassador!
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only
Thursday August 8, 2019
• RI Film Forum
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Hotel Providence Ballroom
139 Mathewson Street, Providence RI 02903
Must pre-register!
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only. Limited Seating
Please order your Tickets Early since this event is first-come, first-served
2019 RIIFF FILMMAKER LOUNGE
Open from 11:00 A.M. - onward
LOCATION: Hotel Providence
139 Mathewson Street, Providence RI 02903
• POST SCREENING PARTY AND FILMMAKER GATHERING
Time: 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Nico Bella’s Family Restaurant
10 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903
Providence, RI
PARTY THE NIGHT AWAY!
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only
Friday August 9, 2019
• 2019 ScriptBiz (20th Edition)
TIme: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., plus post screening
LOCATION: The Rhode Island Foundation
One Union Square, Providence, RI 02903
Advance Registration Required. Must pre-register!
Limited Seating at this Location
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only
2019 RIIFF FILMMAKER LOUNGE
Open from 11:00 A.M. - onward
LOCATION: Hotel Providence
139 Mathewson Street, Providence RI 02903
• POST SCREENING PARTY AND FILMMAKER GATHERING
Time: 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Trinity Brewpub
186 Fountain Street, Providence, RI
Complimentary hors d'oeurves
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only
Saturday August 10, 2019
2019 RIIFF FILMMAKER LOUNGE
Open from 11:00 A.M. - onward
LOCATION: Hotel Providence
139 Mathewson Street, Providence RI 02903
• EXPERIENCE CREATIVE PROVIDENCE &
FLICKERS' 37TH ANNIVERSARY CITY PARTY
Take in the local flavor and discover some of Providence's Hottest spots.
LOCATION:The Stable
CITY Party Time: 9:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
186 Fountain Street, Providence, RI - Phone: (401) 272-6950
Take in the local flavor, discover some of Providence's hottest spots and
help us wrap this year’s Festival !
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers
Sunday August 11, 2019
• BRUNCH AND OFFICIAL AWARDS CEREMONY
Time: Continental breakfast takes starts at 9:30 a.m.
followed by the Awards Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: RISD Museum, Metcalf Auditorium,
20 N. Main Street, Providence, RI
This is a Free Event for Filmmakers Only.
Please preregister for our food count.
2019 RIIFF FILMMAKER LOUNGE
Open from 11:00 A.M. - onward
LOCATION: Hotel Providence
139 Mathewson Street, Providence RI 02903
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. VORTEX Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Film Festival:
Flickers hosts an annual horror festival in October, this year running the19-28th. A separate submission and entry fee is required for consideration in the horror festival competition. Please download an application form from our Competitions page.
Note that new entries for 2019 start by August 18, 2018 and forms will be updated at that time.
Amtrak Saver Fares offer daily low prices on the Northeast Regional. Save 25% or more off the lowest available fares when you book 14 days in advance. Just choose the "Adult" or "Child" passenger type when booking to receive the discounted fare.
With downtown-to-downtown service, you’re one step closer to all the action. From museums, to Broadway shows or concerts at downtown arenas, to year-round sporting events and shopping, there’s plenty to see and do with one convenient way to get there.
Northeast Regional trains get you to the heart of the city without the stress and hassles of traffic so you can arrive in better frame of mind and take advantage of all the Northeast has to offer.
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
Then you should check out details about the amenities at our State Airport.
The Theodore Francis Green Airport is located in Warwick, RI and is not in Providence. Indeed, it is approximately 10 miles away from the core city, or if you are driving, about 18 minutes. It is not a quick walk away.
Check out the ways you can come into the city, either by renting a car (see Enterprise above) use your Zip Car option, take Amtrak, or look for a hotel shuttle.
Make a point of planning out your trip in advance and it will make your visit to the Ocean State that much more enjoyable and hassle free.
New for 2015: International Flights!
Click on the link below to learn more about our Airport:
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. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS IS AN OLDER LIST FROM THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. USE THE PHONE NUMBERS AND MAILING ADDRESSS ONLY.
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. Also, use all of your social media opportunities, i.e., Set up a Facebook or Instagram Group and promote your screening. Use Twitter and let folks know you are at the festival, etc.
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.
