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CALL FOR FILM ENTRIES: 

The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) is now accepting entries for its 13th Annual Film Festival to be held August 4-9th, 2009 at venues throughout the state of Rhode Island. Worldwide travelers, media, film industry representatives, plus over 300 filmmakers and celebrities from around the globe attend RIIFF’s film presentations, seminars and post-film parties and gatherings.

RIIFF accepts entries from professional, collegiate, and kid filmmakers. Rhode Island filmmakers should apply as professionals, with all film students applying within the collegiate or KidsEye categories.

Professional Submission - Feature, Documentary, Short, Animation, Experimental, and Rhode Island-made: Early Deadline: January 15, 2009. Final Deadline: June 1, 2009. Withoutabox Extended Deadline: June 15, 2009.

Collegiate Submissions - Narrative (46 min or longer), Short (under 45 min), Documentary, Animation.  Early Deadline: January 15, 2009. Final Deadline: May 15, 2009. Withoutabox Extended Deadline: June 1, 2009.

KidsEye Competition - Films made by and for kids: Short, Documentary, Features, Music Video, Experimental/Animation, Public Service Announcement: Early Deadline: January 15, 2009. Final Deadline: May 15, 2009. Withoutabox Extended Deadline: June 1, 2009.

The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) features independent and foreign films and film events year-round at the historic, Columbus Theatre in downtown Providence. Every year, they hold one of the “Top 25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” (MovieMaker Magazine). RIIFF is the only film festival in the New England to be a qualifying Festival with the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. RIIFF is also known by filmmakers as one of the most friendly festivals around.

RIIFF is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to showcasing independent and foreign film and a wide variety of cultural events to New England. Sponsors include: the City of Providence, the Providence Tourism Council, the Providence Department of Arts, Culture & Tourism, WJAR TV10, The Providence Phoenix, Clear Channel Communications, Sony, SAG/INDIE, NewEnglandFilm.com, the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, Amtrak, HB Communications, URI’s College of Arts and Sciences, URI’s Feinstein College of Continuing Education, the URI Film Media Program, Rule Broadcast/Boston Camera, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Art New England Magazine and contributions from members and community supporters. 

For details and to download an application, visit http://www.film-festival.org/enterafilm2.php or call 401.861.4445.

ABOUT THE RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL:

The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) discovers and empowers filmmakers.  Held in Providence, and locations throughout the state of Rhode Island, RIIFF is one of only a handful of festivals worldwide that is a qualifying event for the Academy Awards (i.e. “Oscars”).  RIIFF incorporates gala celebrations, premiere screenings, VIP guests, industry seminars, educational programs, and award ceremonies into a weeklong extravaganza.  Cited as one of the “Best International and Short Film Festivals in the United States,” RIIFF is New England’s largest film festival, screening a record 300 films.  Its innovative programming, cultivated industry ties, and loyal audiences have made the Festival a strategic and desirable platform for film premieres, drawing hundreds of independent filmmakers from around the globe. Next year’s Festival takes place August 4-9, 2009.

For more information, write RIIFF, PO Box 162, Newport, RI 02840.  Telephone: 401-861-4445, e-mail: info@film-festival.org, website: www.RIFilmFest.org.

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