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PO Box 162

Newport, RI 02840 USA

Street Address: 36 RI Ave., Newport, RI 02840

 

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Providence, RI 02903
401/861-4445
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• Full August 2009 Calendar and Schedule, click here

 

All the Information You'll Need for Booking Your Festival Experience

The 2009 Film Schedule

Calendar of Events & Films ~ (Day by Day): M - Tu - W - Th - F - S - Su

Click Here for General Fest Info

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The Rhode Island International Film Festival™ (RIIFF), takes place August 10-15, 2010. Screening more than175 films and videos over six days, the Festival will be a visual and auditory feast for film enthusiasts and moviegoers alike. The largest, most prestigious and one of the fastest growing film festivals in the New England region, RIIFF 14 will be hosted in the historic city of Providence and select films will be screened throughout the state of Rhode Island at festival partner locations.

The Rhode Island International Film Festival™ (a production of the 501c(3) non-profit Flickers Arts Collaborative) presents year-round programming that celebrates the culture and art of the moving image through filmmaking and film-going experiences.

 

Its mission is to showcase work of exceptional merit and diversity that inform, educate and entertain. In addition to the annual August International Film Festival, the RIIFF is active with educational film programs including KidsEye™, ScriptBiz™, the Rhode Island Film Forum, the Rhode Island Technology Forum and RIIFF in the Schools. RIIFF's Cinema RI™ Group hosts special series such as "First Look," and screenings throughout the year for its membership and the general public. Additionally, RIIFF presents sidebar cinematic showcases that include the Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival, the Flickers' Japanese Film Festival, the Providence GLBT Film Festival, the Roving Eye Documentary Festival™, the Vortex Sci Fi & Fantasy Film Festival, among others.


PASSES & TICKETS:

 

• RIIFF President's Pass ($1,000)

Be a patron of the festival, and be treated like one of our visiting dignitaries. No vouchers to redeem, nor limits on what films you can attend. Only five (5) will be sold in 2010!

 

Access to all festival events, Opening and Closing Films, after parties, screenings and more:
• All Films

• Opening Night President's Reception
• Opening Night events (Film screening and party; reservations required)

• "Red Carpet" events (reservations required)

• Weekend "Between Takes" Coffee Talks
• Filmmakers Awards Ceremony Invitation (reservations required)
• All RIIFF Sponsored Festival Parties
• Closing Night Film & Party

• Free Cinema RI Membership

• Signed Commorative Poster

• Special photo opportunites with visiting filmmakers and digital prints provided.

 

All above elements must be pre-selected and chosen by pre-selection deadline to ensure availability.

 

Additionally, this pass entitles the bearer to the following:
• Priority Ticket Selection for Between Takes prior to individual tickets going on sale.
• Priority Seating via the Badge Holders line.
• Priority Seat expires 15 minute prior to show time.

** This pass is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law


Order Today for only $1,000

 

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• RIIFF Red Carpet ($450)

Be a patron of the festival, and be treated like one of our visiting guest filmmakers. No vouchers to redeem, nor limits on what films you can attend.

 

Access to festival events, Opening and Closing Films, after parties, screenings and more:
All Films
• Opening Night events (Film screening and party; reservations required)

• "Red Carpet" events (reservations required)

• Weekend "Between Takes" Coffee Talks

• Rhode Island Film Forum
• All RIIFF Sponsored Festival Parties (excluding Opening Night President's Reception)
• Closing Night Film & Party

• Free Cinema RI Membership

 

All above elements must be pre-selected and chosen by pre-selection deadline to ensure availability. The Pass is not valid for the Opening Night President's Reception.

 

Additionally, this pass entitles the bearer to the following:
• Priority Ticket Selection for Between Takes prior to individual tickets going on sale.
• Priority Seating via the Badge Holders line.
• Priority Seat expires 15 minute prior to show time.

** This pass is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law


Order Today for only $450

 

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• RIIFF PASS (full week pass)

$150.00 (A $300 Value)

Be treated like a visiting filmmaker and have access to all screenings during the festival. No vouchers to redeem or limits on which films you can attend.

 

INCLUDES:

• Access to film screenings only
• Opening Night Film
• Closing Night Film & Party catered by Pinelli-Marra

 

 

Additionally, this pass entitles the bearer to the following:
• Priority Ticket Selection prior to individual tickets going on sale
• Priority Seating via the Badge Holders line.
• Priority Seating expires 15 minute prior to show time.

 

** This pass is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law


Order Today for only $150

 

 

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• RIIFF Cine-Pass (a weekend pass)

$80.00 (A $200 Value)

A cost-effective and ideal way to get a real "taste" of the Festival over the weekend: Friday, Saturday & Sunday. This pass includes:
• Access to four (4) film screenings daily (or 12 films over the weekend).

Closing Night Film & Party catered by Pinelli-Marra

 

Note that this can only be used during the main festival.

 

The RIIFF Pass Makes a Great Gift.


Order Today for only $80

 

 

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• RIIFF Festival Six Pack

$40.00 (a $60 value)
Good year-round at all RIIFF events except for special openings. Six tickets for the price
of four. Can be used during the Main RIIFF in August; the annual Rl lnternational Horror
Festival in October, plus any special year-round film series we sponsor.

 

RIIFF Festival Six Packs Make Great Gifts.


Order Today for only $40

 

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ALL ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

 


 

You can also order tickets and fest six pacts by mail or fax by using the form below:

2009 ADVANCE TICKET ORDER FORM (click here)

 


Special Discounts

RIIFF offers Special 10% Advanced Purchase Reduced Ticket Rates Available to

• members of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce
• members of the US Military with valid ID

• AAA members

• Plus members of our Cinema Rhode Island Program receive steeper discounts

Group Rates

• Group of 10-24 = 10% discount
• Group of 25-49 = 15% discount
• Group of 50+ = 20% discount
(Excludes special events and 3rd party rentals)

Other benefits of buying tickets as a group include:
• Email notifications to all future RIIFF screenings
• Reserved seating at RIIFF First Look Presentations
• Priority seating and no waiting in lines
• Two free ticket vouchers for the next season’s calendar at RIIFF First Look for every 25 tickets purchased

 

Please call our offices at 401.861.4445 for more information on booking.


TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets can be purchased at all venues and at the RIIFF office.

Film Screening (Adult) - $10.00
Film Screening (CinemaRI Member) - $8.00

RIIFF 14 Opening Night Film Events:

Opening Night Film Screening - $20.00

Celebration: RIIFF 14 Opening Night Party - $40.00

Film Screening and Party Combo - $50

Opening Night President's Reception - $100

RI Film Forum™ - $45.00

ScriptBiz™ - $110.00

RIIFF Award's Ceremony and Reception - $25

RIIFF 6-Pack - $40

RIIFF Recession Buster Package - $50 (limited time only); click here..

RIIFF Pass - $150 (Full Week film pass)

RIIFF Cine Pass - $80 (Weekend Pass)
Kidseye™ Film Screening (Adult) - $8.00
Kidseye™ Film Screening (Child) - $5.00

 

BOX OFFICE & THEATRE POLICIES

Please take a moment to read out Box Office & Theatre Policies to ensure that you have the best experience while at the Festival. Please click here.

 

NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED AND MAY SELL OUT AT ANY TIME.

 

OPENING EVENTS

• RIIFF ANNUAL OPENING NIGHT GALA
For our 14th Annual Festival, we will have an amazing roster of films and events that are sure to please.

Opening Night Film Screening - $20.00

Celebration: RIIFF 14 Opening Night Party - $40.00

Film Screening and Party Combo - $50

Opening Night President's Reception - $100

WEEKEND EVENTS

• RIIFF ANNUAL AWARDS BRUNCH on Sunday, August 15th
Join us as we honor the 2010 filmmakers with our annual awards presentation. Tickets are $15 for filmmakers and $20 for guests. They
can be purchased by clicking here.

• "CLOSING NIGHT" PRESENTATION on Sunday, August 15th
$25.00, TBA, Providence


Advanced Registration is required for all gala parties. If you purchase tickets to the
Gala, those tickets and all additional tickets you order will be held for you at the door to the Gala. You may also pick-up your tickets at our Film Festival office or at the RIIFF box office.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Industry Accreditation

To apply for your 2010 RIIFF Industry Pass, please submit the RIIFF 2010 Accreditation Application. Fee for accreditation is $150 ($250 after July 20, 2010). All applications received after July 20th will take at least 24 hours to be processed and approved. Subject to approval and available to qualified industry representatives. (Download PDF)

 

Press Accreditation

Members of the press applying for credentials must complete and return the accreditation application by July 15th. (Download PDF)

 

Press Screenings

Press screening for RIIFF 2010 will be held at the RIIFF Offices. Press screenings begin July 20th. Press screenings take place at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, and 2:00 p.m. Mondays-Wednesday.


The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) Office

268 Broadway, Providence, RI. 02903
401.861.4445 (f) 401.490.6735
www.rifilmfest.org

info@film-festival.org

 


SOME IMPORTANT FESTIVAL TIPS:


Buy Tickets Early

The majority of screenings sell out fast! Purchase tickets online here starting May 15, 2010. Become a RIIFF Cinema Rhode Island Member to enjoy exclusive advance sales.

 

Attend Special Events

Parties, performances, free screenings, the Rhode Island Film Forum, ScriptBiz, galas, panel discussions and many more! Check the 2010 Festival and Events for the latest info.

 

Arrive Early

Even with a ticket, you MUST arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the screening to guarantee a seat. Give yourself ample time to park and get settled in. Venues and Parking Info.

 

Try Rush Lines

In the event of a sold-out program, a limited number of rush tickets may become available immediately before the show. A separate line for each sold-out program will be formed outside the venue box office approximately one hour before showtime. As tickets become available, they will be sold to individuals in line order while supplies last. CASH ONLY.

 

For updates on sold-out shows and other news, please visit this website.

 

Stay for Q&A Sessions

Many filmmakers and cast members will be available to answer questions after the show. Stay in your seats for an intimate discussion.

 


THEATER/EVENT LOCATIONS

(click here for a quick mapping link)

Bell

The Bell Street Chapel

5 Bell Street, Providence, RI 02909

401.273.5678

100 seats downstairs

www.bellstreetchapel.org

Map it:

 

columbusfront

Columbus Theatre Arts Center
270 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903
401.621.9660
815 seats downstairs; 200 seats upstairs,

www.columbustheatre.com

Map it:

 

ppac

Providence Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903
401.421.2997
3,300 capacity, www.ppacri.org

Map It:

 

URIProv

University of Rhode Island, Feinstein Providence Campus

80 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903

401.277.5000

200 capacity, www.uri.edu/prov

Map It:

 

biltm

Providence Biltmore Hotel

11 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903

401.421.0700

400 capacity, www.providencebiltmore.com

Map It:

 

library

Providence Public Library

150 Empire Street, Providence, RI 02903

401.455.8000

200 capacity, www.provlib.org

Map It:

 

local121

Local 121

121 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903
401.274.2121

www.local121.com

Map It

 

RISD

RISD Museum

224 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903

401.454.6500

50 capacity, www.risd.edu/

Map It:

 

hillel

Brown/RISD Hillel

89 Brown Street, Providence, RI 02906

401.863.2805

75 capacity, www.brownhillel.org

Map It:

 

RICTI

Rhode Island Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

One Davol, Providence, RI 02903
401.861.2901
www.ri-cie.org

Map It:

WHAT YOU'LL SEE:

• Independent films produced and directed by filmmakers with stellar reputations.
• Films from a younger generation of filmmakers.
• Innovative videos that push the medium.
• Shorts by creative animators.
• Films for, and sometimes by, children.
• Films from a particular region, state, or country and especially from French-speaking Canada.
• Documentaries, shorts, art films, political films, comedies, experimental films & features.
• World Premieres.
• North American & United States Premieres.
• Possible future Academy Award winners.
• Retrospectives and restored classics.
• Films saluting a well-known star or director.
• Films by student filmmakers.
• Works-in-progress
• Films for all tastes and interests, and
• You won't see films that would embarrass your grandmother.*

(*Well, maybe a little, but we'll warn you which ones.)


WHERE YOU'LL SEE IT:

Films and videos will be shown in this renaissance city at numerous sites including the Columbus Theatre Arts Center, Providence Performing Arts Center, RISD Museum, Brown Hillel, Providence Public Library, The Bell Street Chapel, URI's Feinstein Providence Campus, Grant Park Block, special events throughout the City of Providence, plus many more to be announced.

 

COME CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE FILM:

RIIFF is also a juried competition. Our judges range from an Academy Award winner and a Hollywood screenwriter to professors of film. But you can judge, too. Choose your favorite. The top audience winner receives the Viola Marshall Fest Favorites Award. Since RIIFF is an Academy Award qualifying Festival, you never know just what will happen to the film your support.

 

COME LEARN MORE ABOUT FILM:

We're offering seminars, forums and colloquia about film. Participate or just come and listen to our panel of industry professionals. Topics this year may include animation, film tax credits, SAG and the indie market, producing a feature length film, selling your script, making a niche film and creating a career, how to break into film acting, the future of digital production, sound, editing, union vs. non-union, or how to get financing and make your dreams a reality.

 

ADVANCE TICKET DISCOUNTS:

Discount tickets can be purchased by filling out the order form. Purchase a Festival Six Pack or several tickets to individual screenings. (Screenings may consist of more than one film.) Advance discount ticket orders must be postmarked July 24, 2010. If you purchase tickets to the Gala, those tickets and all additional tickets you order will be held for you at the door to the Gala. If you do not plan to attend the Gala, your tickets (and a map showing you where to park) will be mailed to you for receipt on or before July 28th. You may also pick-up your tickets at our Film Festival office or at the RIIFF box office.

 

The RIIFF 2010 Sidebars:

The Rhode Island Film Forum™

• The Rhode Island Technology Forum

ScriptBiz™

Flickers' Japanese Film Festival

• Providence Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
• Jubilé Franco Américain (films from French Speaking Canada)
• Providence Film Festival (local filmmaker focus)
KidsEye™ International Film Festival

• From the North Country: Films from Canada

• ...Down Under: Films from Australia and New Zealand
• East West Crosswinds: Exploring Asian Culture Thru Cinema

Roving Eye Film Festival
• Providence World Panorama (International Film Focus)
• Providence Jewish Film Festival

• Providence Underground Film Festival

• ¡Cine Ole!
New England Student Film Festival

• Going Green: Environmental Film Perspective
• Vortex Sci Fi & Fantasy Film Festival

Fascinating Rythym: Music on Film

• Schools at RIIFF

• RI Student Film Festival™
• URI Visualizations

 

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