Now in its seventh year, the RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL celebrates the independent spirit in fillm and takes place August 5-10th in Providence and locations throughout Rhode Island.The largest film festival in New England, RIIFF has quickly become a haven for independent filmmakers from throughout the world and is a qualifier in the Short Films Awards List for the Academy of Moton Picture Arts and Sciences (the Oscars) -- the only Festival in New England.
In 2002, the Festival presented 23 World Premieres and 12 U.S. Premieres to sold-out houses. Films came from 31 countries and 32 states. Attending the Festival were more than 200 filmmakers. The Festival is dedicated to the creation of opportunities for artistic interaction and exchange among independent filmmakers, directors, producers and the film-going public
For more information please call (401) 861-4445 or email: flicksart@aol.com or check out the website at: www.RIFilmFest.org