Providence Jewish Film Festival

Showcasing films that illuminate the Jewish Diaspora

The 13th Annual Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) will once again present its acclaimed Providence Jewish Film Festival sidebar that showcases the Jewish experience. This year the sidebar will showcase the universality of the human condition: hopes, dreams and aspirations.

“Jewish culture has such a profound impact on films and filmmaking. Our audiences have long been moved by these warm and engaging stories since we began this successful sidebar years ago in collaboration with the National Center for Jewish Film at Brandeis University,” commented George T. Marshall, Executive Director of RIIFF.

“Our sidebar is designed to not only connect with the Jewish community in Rhode Island, but also to connect Jewish culture with the different ethnic and religious communities throughout the region.”

The 13th Annual Rhode Island International Film Festival will run from August 4-9th with a wide range of films being screened during the week, at venues across the state.  Recognized as the largest film festival in New England, RIIFF prides itself in celebrating the art of independent filmmaking.The 2009 Festival will screen 200 films that reflect a variety of styles, perspectives and genres: documentaries, features, animation, and shorts.  Many of the filmmakers are expected to attend the Festival making for a lively audience experience and an opportunity for interactions, questions, and discussions.

Screenings for the Providence Jewish Film Festival will take place at venues located throughout the City of Providence. Dates and times will be announced in July.

The Rhode Island International Film Festival is supported in part by the City of Providence, the Providence Tourism Council, the Providence Department of Arts, Culture & Tourism, Clear Channel Communications, Sony, HB Communications, Verizon Wireless, WJAR TV 10, the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, Amtrak, URI's College of Arts and Sciences, URI's Feinstein College of Continuing Education, and the URI Film Media Program and contributions from members and community supporters.

The Rhode Island International Film Festival is produced by the Flickers Arts Collaborative- an organization with 27 years of experience presenting major artistic events and independent and foreign films to the public.

Advance ticket sales for screenings and special events will be available through the RIIFF website <www.RIFilmFest.org>.  Student, group, and senior discounts are also available with advance booking.  To purchase tickets or obtain more information about RIIFF, call 401-861-4445.

Learn more about Jewish Film:

• The National Center for Jewish Film

• The Boston Jewish Film Festival

• The Goethe-Institut Boston

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