2008 Call for Entries
The Rhode Island International Film Festival, now in its 12th year, has secured its place in the global community as the portal for the best in international independent cinema; earning the respect of domestic and foreign filmmakers, filmgoers and trend watchers. This confluence of art and commerce brought together world-class celebrities, awardwinning filmmakers, new talent and audience members in record numbers last year. With the ongoing support of the City of Providence along with corporate and community partners, the Rhode Island International Film Festival is now the largest film festival in New England. In 2007, the Festival showcased 320 cinematic works submitted from over 70 countries, and 34 states in the United States. Ranked as one of the top 12 Festivals in the United States, RIIFF is also a qualifying festival for the Short Film Academy Award through its affiliation with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. It is the only festival in New England with this accolade.
Since 1997, The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) has been one of the most comprehensive forums of international films, and an important exhibition platform for independent film/video makers. Each year, RIIFF provides a professional and public context for the presentation of innovative and challenging work that reflects the broad range of practice and ideas found in contemporary media.
Submissions of films/videos are now being accepted for RIIFF 2008, which will take place August 5-10th. In addition, submitted works under 30 minutes by New England area student filmmakers are eligible for programming in RIIFF's annual NE Student Film Festival which is now in its fourth year of programming.
THE DETAILS:
RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Aug. 5-10, 2008 RI. Deadline: May 15 (with June 1 late entry date.) Fest takes place in historic Providence and throughout the state of Rhode Island; it has become a leading showcase for international independent filmmakers and their work. In 2007, the Festival screened 125 World Premieres and 36 United States Premieres. Festival programs over 300 films and provides high-end industry workshops. Fest accepts shorts, features & videos produced after 2005. Categories incl.: doc, dramatic, experimental, foreign, shorts, animation, youth media and children's. Filmmakers may enter their films either in/out of competition. All films will be eligible for Viola M. Marshall Audience Choice Awards. Cats: Doc, Feature, Experimental, Final Draft, Kodak Vision, Positive Lifestyle, Best Foreign Film, Animation, & Shorts. Formats: 35mm, HDCam, DVD. Preview on DVD. Entry Fee: $45: shorts/features. RIIFF is a qualifying festival in the Short Film category with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Contact: RIIFF, Box 162, Newport, RI 02840 USA; Street Address: 96 Second Street, Newport, RI 02840. (401) 861-4445; fax: (401) 490-6735 georget@film-festival.org. www.RIFilmFest.org. Early submissions encouraged.
