Honoring those who make a difference...

THE GILBERT STUART ARTISTIC VISION LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

SAM SPIEGEL PRODUCER AWARD

ROGER WILLIAMS INDEPENDENT VOICE AWARD

Presented semi-annually to an outstanding artist whose vision promotes tolerance, compassion and understanding. Named after the founder of Rhode Island, Roger Williams, who established an American tradition of religious freedom and individual liberty that was encoded in The Bill of Rights. This award honors a truly unique American whose ethics, philosophy and conscience reflects that of Roger Williams, who provided a refuge from rampant religious persecution, an open door to all people; a safe harbor in a vast sea of tyranny and oppression

ROBERT BURGESS ALDRICH AWARD

Robert Burgess Aldrich (August 9, 1918 – December 5, 1983) from Cranston, Rhode Island was an American film director, writer and producer, notable for such films as Kiss Me Deadly (1955), The Big Knife (1955), What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962), Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964), The Flight of the Phoenix (1965), The Dirty Dozen (1967), and The Longest Yard (1974). He worked with Gary Cooper, Jimmy Stewart, Lee Marvin, Burt Lancaster, Ernest Borgnine, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford and was even an assistant Director for the film genius Charlie Chaplin. Robert Aldrich ultimately rose in the Hollywood ranks to the President of the Directors Guild of America, serving from 1975-1979.

Presented jointly in collaboration with the the RI Film & Television Office.

THE RHODE ISLAND PRODUCER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Presented to an individual who doesn't just talk the talk but walks the walk and produces, produces, produces...

LOUISE AND NEIL TILLOTSON FLICKERS NORTH COUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL AWARD

Presented annually to celebrate the passion of creativity within the world of cinema and the arts: Flickers North Country Film Festival recognizes outstanding writers, directors, actors, and film talent for their contributions to this vital art form.

GEORGE D. GANNETT LGBTQ INSPIRATION AWARD

Presented annually in celebration of the LGBTQ community, recognizing excellence in writing, directing, acting, music, dance, design and creativity in the world of film arts. Named in honor of former Flickers' Board member, George Draper Gannett, who helped steer the organization towards its multi-tiered arts focus and community outreach.

GEORGE M. COHAN AMBASSADOR AWARD

Presented semi-annually to an outstanding artist whose work, passion, and drive epitomizes a level of excellence which reflects creatively on their Rhode Island roots.  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 GEORGES MELIES SCI-FI AWARD

Celebrating the passion of creativity within the world of cinema: The Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival recognizes outstanding directors, actors, writers, film talent and those who have made significant contributions to the art of filmmaking with this semi-annual award.

Past recipients have included:

CREATIVE VISION AWARD

Celebrating the passion of creativity within the world of cinema: The Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival recognizes outstanding directors, actors, writers, film talent and those who have made significant contributions to the art of filmmaking with this semi-annual award.

Past recipients have included:

CRYSTAL IMAGE AWARD

Presented to an emerging artist whose outstanding work and vision epitomizes a new voice that must be heard; a filmmaker whose talent will have a positive impact in the future.

FLICKERS' COURAGE AWARD

The Flickers Courage Award was created to recognize filmmakers & screenwriters who stake their very lives on the courage of their culture and their convictions"

Courage is a flame that may flicker but cannot be extinguished.

THE WINIFRED BROWNELL SCHOLARSHIP

Presented to an emerging young talent in either the arts or humanities. This is a cash award based on scholarship given yearly.

THE JAMES L. SEAVOR CRITIC'S CHOICE AWARD

Presented to an emerging talent in either the arts or humanities who best exemplifies the LGBTQ experience through their emerging craft. This is a cash award based on scholarship given yearly.

THE DRYWA/FEINBERG SCHOLARSHIP

Presented to an emerging young talent in the education and humanities. This is a cash award based on scholarship given yearly.

THE NATHANAEL GREENE HUMANITARIAN AWARD

The bi-annual Flickers' Nathanael Greene Humanitarian Award pays tribute to a Rhode Island legend whose reputation stands next to George Washington for the eminent service he rendered to his country and its people. The award recognizes individuals whose kindness, benevolence and sympathy are extended universally and impartially to all humans.

FLICKERS' PRODUCERS CIRCLE AWARD

Presented to members of the community who have actively worked to support and promote the mission of the Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival. These Friends of the Festival have had a significant impact on the growth, evolution and quality of what has become RIIFF as well as the arts and humanities locally, nationally and internationally.

2022

• Brianna Medina, Associate Producer, Rhode Island PBS

• Amber Elderkin, Editor, Rhode Island PBS

• Cherie O'Rourke, Director, Rhode Island PBS

• Kim Keough, Producer, Rhode Island PBS

• Crystal Drumm Raviele, Flickers' Board

• Nicholas Stanglewicz, Graphic Designer

• Kristina Hersey, Your Neighborhood Theatres

• Melony Forcier, Your Neighborhood Theatres , Rustic Tr-View Drive-In

2020

• Michelle Abbott, Producer
• David M. Dooley, President, University of Rhode Island
• Dominick Ruggerio, Senate President, State of Rhode Island
• Daniel Sousa, Animator/Director
• IATSE, Local 481

2019

• Nicholas A. Mattiello, Speaker of the House, Rhode Island

• Joe Rossi, Makeup Design and Special Effects

• Teamsters Local 251, Film and TV Production

• Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata, Animators
• Rose Weaver, Actress

• Eugene Lee, Scenic Designer

• Daniel Schwartz, General Manager, The Vets

2018

• Mike Braca, Photographer/Artist

• J. Scott Oberacker, Educator

• Fr. Kenneth Gumbert, Educator/Artist

• Niko Stamatakos, Businessman/Artist

• Judge Frank Caprio

• Libby Slader, RISCA

• Mike Maino, Artist/Radio Host

• The Rhode Show

• Trinity Repertory Company

2017

• Anthony Ambrosino, Director

• Sam Eilersten, Cinematographer

• Andy Smith, Writer

• Angela Ryding, Actress

• The Champlin Foundation

• WSBE RHODE ISLAND PBS

• Deborah Newhall, Costume Designer

• Andre Stark, Producer

2016

• Lizzie Araujo, Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism

• Janet Coit, Mary Kay and Robert Paquett, RI Department of Environmental Management

• Trudy Coxe, CEO, Newport Mansions, The Preservation Society of Newport County;
• Richard Marr-Griffin, prolific Rhode Island auteur-filmmaker;
• Mauro Colangelo, film and television music composer;
• Erika Hampson, Feature Film Producer, “Infinity Polar Bear”, “Measure of a Man” and “The
Discovery”

• Judy Shoemaker, Promotions Director, WLNE, ABC6

• Herb Weiss, Economic and Cultural Affairs Officer Pawtucket, RI

2015

• J. Michael Abbott, Principal, Northeast Collaborative Architects

• Barbara Barnes, RI Historical Society

• Discover Newport, represented by Evan Smith, President/CEO and Kathryn Farrington, Vice President of Marketing

• Ellen Loconto, Just Ellen's Catering and Event Planning

• Louise Moulton, Providence Public Library

• Pamela Kimel, RISD Museum

• Ronald N. Renaud, Executive Director, RI Department of Administration

• James Seavor, retired writer/broadcaster, Providence Journal/WEAN Radio

• Dr. Thomas Zorabedian, Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Rhode Island

2014

• Kristen Adamo, Vice President of Marketing, Providence/Warwick CVB

• Juliebeth Andrews, Eric Bronner, Nancy Nicholson, Flickers' Music for a While

• Keith Brown, Flickers' KidsEye™ Summer Filmmaking Camp

• Letitia Carter, The Vets Foundation

• Laura Colella, filmmaker/educator, Founding Faculty Chair, low residency MFA in Film Program at Vermont College of Fine Arts

• Elizabeth Delude-Dix, filmmaker/educator, Flaherty Documentary Institute

• Shawn Drywa, Creator, Flickers' RI International Horror Film Festival

• Maia Farish, Roger Williams University

• Nancy Nicholson, Flickers' Music for a While

• Desi Washington, Filmmaker/Artist/Mentor

• Jessica Wong, Flickers' KidsEye™ Summer Filmmaking Camp

2013

• Sherilyn Brown, Rhode Island State Council for the Arts

• Anne Conway, Museum of Work and Culture/RI Historical Society

• Jocelyn Donaghue, Jamestown Center for the Arts

• Rob George, I.A.T.S.E, Local 23

• Michael Janusonis, Providence Journal

• Dana Neugent, University of Rhode Island

• Lew Place, RI Film & Television Office

• Michael Ryan, Rhode Island Film Collaborative

2012

• Jonathan Beller, award-winning photographer

• Demetria J. Carr, former Managing Director, RIIFF

• Carol Conley, Assistant to the Executive Director, RI Film & Television Office

• Mr. Konstantin von Krusenstiern, Filmmaker & Dir. of Development, The Brattleboro Retreat

• Eric Latek, filmmaker/writer/director

• Denise Perreault, Creative Economy Writer for the Providence Business News

• Dr. Robert E. Simpson, Jr., Executive Director/CEO, The Brattleboro Retreat

• William Smyth, filmmaker

• Ineko Stephan, arts advocate

2011

• The Vets, Stephen Habl & Doreen Vitale

• Michael Barrett, Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

• PMA Industries, Peter Archambault & Barry Martin

• Marc-Antone Bedard, Government Quebec

2010

• Jon & Betty Jane Berberian, Columbus Theatre Arts Center

2009

• Stephen L. Brown, The Providence Phoenix

• Robert I. Burke, Federal Reserve/Pot au Feu

• Alan J. Chille, General Manager, Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)

• Duncan B. Putney, actor/writer

2008

• Hon. Lincoln Almond, Former Governor, State of Rhode Island

• Bob Billington, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council

• Eric Bilodeau, Cable Car Cinema

• Paul Brooks, Mayor's Liaison, City of Providence, RI

• Winifred Brownell, Dean of Arts & Sciences, University of Rhode Island

• Louise Champigny, USJB/Catholic Family Life

• Lisa Churchville, CEO/President, NBC10

• Hon. David Cicilline, (former) Mayor of Providence

• Michel Coutu, Former President/CEO, Brooks Pharmacy

• Mark & Lynnette Daponte, Mirage Design

• Steve Dirksmeier, Sony Corporation 2006

• Michael F. Drywa, Jr., Esq., Legal Counsel

• Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Lamoureux, Jubilé Franco-Américain

• Hon. Francis Lanctot, Former Mayor, City of Woonsocket

• Don Manley, Wiggleroom Design

• Michele Palmieri Maker & Tim Gaulin, Clear Channel Communications

• Christina Mealey, Former Director, RIIFF's KidsEye™ Summer Filmmaking Camp

• John Palumbo, RI Monthly

• John Rule, Rule Boston Camera

• Cliff Wood & Lynne McCormack, Providence Department of Arts, Culture & Tourism

• Jim Vickers, Motif Magazine