FLICKERS: Rhode Island International
Film Festival™ (RIIFF), takes place August 9-14, 2011 . Screening175 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, FLICKERS 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.
FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival™
(a 501c(3) non-profit) presents year-round programming that
celebrates the culture and art of the moving image through
filmmaking and film-going experiences.
RIIFF Six Pact
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. The RIIFF Six Pack Makes a Great Gift!
Good Year-round
Passport Cost: $40
RSVP: 401.861.4445
** This pass is tax deductible
to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Order Today for only $40
Special Discounts
RIIFF offers Special
10% Advanced Purchase Reduced Ticket Rates Available, please call to order at 401.861.4445
• members of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce
• members of the US Military with valid ID
• AAA members (for Festival 6-packs only)
• 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 Flickers screenings
• Reserved seating at Flickers "First Look" Presentations
• Priority seating and no waiting in lines
• Two free ticket vouchers for the next season’s calendar at Flickers "First Look" for every 25 tickets purchased
Please call our offices at 401.861.4445 for more information on booking.
TICKETING INFORMATION:
Tickets can be purchased at
all venues and at the Flickers office.
Film Screening (Adult) - $10.00
Film Screening (CinemaRI Member) - $8.00
FLICKERS Weekender Pass - $80 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Industry Accreditation
To apply for your Flickers Industry Pass, please submit the FLICKERS Accreditation Application. Fee for accreditation is $150. 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 two weeks before each RIIFF event. (Download PDF
SOME IMPORTANT FESTIVAL TIPS:
Buy Tickets Early
The majority of screenings sell out fast! Purchase tickets online at this site, starting at least three weeks prior to each Festival. Become a Flickers 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.
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.
• 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 VMA ARts & Cultural Center, Providence Performing Arts Center, RISD Museum's Chace Auditorioum, Brown Hillel, The Bell Street Chapel Theatre, URI's Feinstein Providence Campus, special
events throughout the City of Providence, plus many
more to be announced.
COME CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE
FILM:
FLICKERS 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 FLICKERS box office.
