Rhode Island FF 10-15 August
July 30th 2010 05:05
Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF)kicks off its 14th annual event August 10 - 15th, with films and filmmakers arriving from across the globe. RIIFF is New England's largest, most prestigious AND ONLY OSCAR-QUALIFYING film festival. Ranked as one of the Top 12 Film Festivals in the United States, RIIFF serves as an annual showcase for international and independent film within the Rhode Island and southern New England area. This year, over 200 narrative, documentary and short films from 53 countries will be screened over a six-day period in locations throughout the state of Rhode Island. The films were selected from a record entry base of over 4,200 submissions and represent 35 World and 23 US/North American Premieres.
Throughout its successful 14-year run, RIIFF has received both national and international recognition. It was listed in the Providence Business News as one of the Top 25 year-round events in Rhode Island. The Boston Globe's Newenglandtravel.com named RIIFF as one of the top five New England film festivals. And, it was listed in Moviemaker Magazine as one of the "Top 25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee." The 2010 Festival promises to continue this proud tradition of excellence as New England's premiere film festival.
For the first time, the Festival's Opening Night festivities will be held at the VMA Arts & Cultural Center, the elegant and historic 1,900-seat theater located in the state's capital city.
"Without question, this has been a year of change and growth for the Festival," said RIIFF Executive Director George T. Marshall. "Not only have entries been up over last year, but we will be introducing filmmakers and attendees to our new home at the historic VMA Arts & Cultural Center in downtown Providence. We intend to make this Festival one for the books."
RIIFF has been accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) as an Oscar-Qualifying festival in the Short Film category. RIIFF is one of only 65 festivals worldwide (out of over 7,000) with Academy accreditation, and the only Festival in New England. To pay tribute to this unique status,the Opening Night has become a crowd-pleasing "Salute to the Art of the Short Film."
In addition, the Opening Night festivities will showcase the World Premiere of the new documentary by David Bettencourt and G. Wayne Miller, Behind the Hedgerow: Eileen Slocum and the Meaning of Newport Society. The film offers an exclusive and intimate glimpse into the private world of aristocratic Newport society. It will be of special interest to the entire Rhode Island community while also having national and international appeal.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2010 RIIFF PROGRAM:
Signature Events:
· 200 Films over 6 days at locations across Rhode Island
August 10- Opening Night Screening and Soirée- International Shorts and the World Premiere of "Behind the Hedgerow: Eileen Slocum and the Meaning of Newport Society" a film by David Bettencourt & G. Wayne Miller, with Entertainment and Refreshments.
August 11th - ScriptBiz™ 2010, a Screenplay Workshop, with special guests; writer/director Chris Sparling and award-winning author of "Crazy Heart," Thomas Cobb.
August 12th - Salute to the World of Disney Animation: Premiere screening of "Waking Sleeping Beauty." The screenwriter Patrick Pacheco will be attendance.
Celebration of International Short Films from more than 50 countries and the World and U.S. Premieres of Multiple independent short, feature and documentary films
Weekend showcase of local and regional filmmakers, writers and artists
Salute to the 40th Anniversary of Save the Bay with focus on Environmental Films
Sunday, August 15th - Special Music Documentary Showcase to celebrate the VMA Arts & Cultural Center.
August 11-13, 12-1pm - "Brown Bag Lunch Series" at the Providence Chamber of Commerce Theatre. Bring your lunch and view 2010 Short Shorts.
August 11-13 - "Between Takes" meet the filmmakers and industry at morning coffee talks. Temple Lounge.
Nightly filmmaker networking parties throughout Providence
August 14 - "Sweet Success Salute to the Short Film & Celebration.
August 14, 2-11pm - First time since 1987: Flickers' officially returns to Newport.
August 14, 9-4pm - Art Marketplace, a merchant fair to showcase artists and artisans from the New England area. 1 Avenue of the Arts.
August 15 - Academy-Award Qualifier Announced at the Official Awards Presentation.
GLBT Video Lounge showcasing work of GLBT artists and an "Open Screen" for artist screenings of recent films or work in progress
HP Lovecraft Walking Tour with the Rhode Island Historical Society
HOW TO ORDER TICKETS:
Advance ticket sales for screenings and special events are available through the RIIFF website www.RIFilmFest.org .
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