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Rhode Island International Film Festival Celebrates its 19th Year

Little Rhody on the big screen

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When it comes to filmmaking, Rhode Island never fails to surprise and delight. This summer (cue the movie festival in New England and is a trailer voice-over) our little state celebrates the 19th year of the RI International Film Festival (RIIFF). This six-day event showcased 253 cinematic works last year, with screenings all across the state. The RIIFF sets itself apart from from other independent film festivals because of its broad focus, accepting nearly every genre of cinema, including documentaries, animation, drama and short films. This year is expected to include an extended repertoire of events, such as extended tours and a StyleWeek component. The RIIFF is the largest public film festival in New England and is a qualifying event for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences – the Oscars – in narrative and documentary short films.

Every year RIIFF attracts more 5,000 film submissions from around the globe, usually ending with over 250 selected films to be shown. There will also be an Opening Night Gala Soirée at PPAC, with screenings focused on the “Art of the Short Film.” $10-$350. August  4-9. www.film-festival.org 

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