Beloit International Film Festival

Behind The Strings
BIFF Year ’Round | COVID Safe
Wed. Nov. 125th, 6:30 pm (Q&A following)
Sponsored by: Stateline Community Foundation

Watch Film Detail & Film Page

Film Submissions OPEN for BIFF 2021!

Filmmaker Page Submit Your Film

Over 7,000 filmmaker rated
festivals worldwide!

2021 Film Festival
Friday Feb. 19th – Sunday Feb. 28th.

10 Days of BIFF | Our 16th Season

BIFF Year ’ Round | Fall 2020

Now Online

Welcome to BIFF’s weekly independent film series, featuring encore presentations of the festival’s finest films, as well as a lineup of the hottest new film submissions possibly destined to screen at the next BIFF in February. Each week you will be treated to a movie and a Q&A presentation, as well as a chance to be a film critic, review new films and help us pick the Stateline Community Foundation BYR People’s Choice Award!

More about BIFF Year ’Round

Sponsored by Stateline Community Foundation

A Prayer Before Dawn
Wed. Aug. 26th, 2020

Sun King
Wed. Sep. 30th, 2020

Take Out Girl
Wed. Oct. 14th, 2020

Royalty Free
Wed. Oct. 21th, 2020

Ringolevio
Wed. Nov. 4th, 2020

Mambo Man
Wed. Nov. 11th, 2020

Stories I Didn't Know
Wed. Nov. 19th, 2020

Behind The Strings
Wed. Nov. 25th, 2020

BIFF Outdoors 2019

WONDERFUL FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

Films begin 30 min. after sunset
Check back. More screenings to be added.

Sponsore First National Bank and Trust d by:

BIFF — The ‘Walkable’ film festival.

BIFF — In Walkable downtown Beloit. Park your car once, for FREE! Then walk to box office, all five screening venues, most special events, restaurants, live music, lodging and more.

BIFF — The ‘Walkable’ film festival.

Stay in the loop on upcoming announcements! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, get the email. #beloitfilmfest

2020 Film Festival
Friday Feb. 21st – Sunday Mar. 1st

10 Days of BIFF | Our 15th Season

Schedule

Box Office

Film Index

Locations

Volunteers

Narrative
Feature Films

Documentary
Feature Films

Short Films
By Program

WI/IL Showdown

The Beloit International Film Festival

Bringing The World To Beloit
&
Beloit To The World

Check out our Community Minded Sponsors who make BIFF possible.

Sing-A-Long

Blues Brothers

John Belushi & Dan Aykroyd

Saturday Feb. 22nd, 7:30 PM
The Castle

Silent Film

Steamboat Bill Jr.

Staring Buster Keaton
Featuring: Beloit Memorial Jazz Orchestra

Friday Feb 28th, 7:30 PM
BMHS Auditorium

FREE Classic Film

The Princess Bride

Directed by Rob Reiner
Staring: Cary Elwes & Mandy Patinkin

Sunday March 1st, 2:30 p.m.
The Eclipse Center, Beloit

BIFF FestEve 2020

The Official Launch Party

Honorary Chair Stephanie Klett, founding co-sponsor Diane Hendricks, live performance by The Black Donnellys, great food, drink and friends.

Thursday Feb 20th, 6:00 PM
IronTek – 635 3rd. Street, Beloit

BIFF CARES

Four Films

Various Dates / Times / Locations

James Choi | BIFF Artist in Residence 2019

Filmmaker Workshop

Financing

James Choi

Director / Educator
BIFF Artist In Residence

Sat. Feb. 22nd. 10am
CareerTek

Filmmaker Workshop

Marketing

Michael Booth

Award Winning
Director

Sat. Feb. 29th, 1pm
irontek

BIFF Classroom

Kids Programming

Into The Outdoors Workshop

Student Filmmakers Showcase

Kids@BIFF

Kids Saturday Morning Indie+

Vintage Radio Play

Stage One Theatre Co.

Performing:
Sunset Boulevard

Discover Wisconsin
Beloit

FREE Double Feature

Screening with
Bucky Beaver
Fri. Feb. 21st, 7pm

B.A.D.
BIFF After Dark

LIVE MUSIC

Every Night
Of BIFF

Reveal Party

Program Book Release

Special Announcements about the upcoming festival and more!

Tue. Feb. 4th 5-7:00 PM
Hampton Inn

BIFF News & Updates

BIFF Outdoors 2020 | Beloit Public Library

BIFF Stew | July/Aug 2020

August 21, 2020

July is upon us and nothing says summer like a trip to the drive-in. BIFF never skips a beat, so see how the BIFF drive-in experience is coming to you.

Kids@BIFF 2020 Gallery

February 13, 2020

For the eleventh straight year BIFF, in partnership with the School District of Beloit, presents its annual Kids@BIFF – BIFF Classroom.

Joanna Kutter Fine Art | Beloit International Film Festival

Joanna Kutter Artwork

February 9, 2020

The Beloit International Film Festival has grown and thrives through the combined efforts and contributions of many individuals. Joanna Kutter has been key to our establishment.

More BIFF News

Allow the creative magic of film and the spirited passion of our city illuminate your winter.
Welcome to the Beloit International Film Festival.

Celestino RuffiniExecutive Director, Visit Beloit

This community and this festival exude warmth, even in the dead of winter.
People come for the films, but they come back for the spectacle, the food, and the good company they find.

Scott BiermanPresident | Beloit College

The City of Beloit is proud to host the Beloit International Film Festival!
Bienvenue, Bienvenido, Willkommen, Yōkoso, Welcome!

Lori Curtis LutherCity Manager | City of Beloit

The Beloit International Film Festival is a place for dreamers.
Welcome to Beloit, Wisconsin – where creativity is always in-style, the hospitality genuine, and the power of film, undeniable.

Stephanie KlettSecretary of the WI Dept. of Tourism

BIFF is so much more than an international film showcase. It is a world-class cultural experience in a beautiful city with many wonderful dining, entertainment and lodging options. Two thumbs up!

Amy LoudenbeckWisconsin State Assembly 31st District

Welcome to the Beloit International Film Festival and welcome to Downtown Beloit!
We are glad to see you.
We hope you enjoy your movies and the many shops and eateries in Downtown Beloit.

Shauna El-AminExecutive Director | Downtown Beloit Association

The Beloit International Film Festival welcomes guests from near and far, bringing our community together for two weeks of arts, food and engaging conversation.
We will charm you from our small town with true community and culture.

Jackie GennettOwner | Bushel & Pecks - BIFF Venue

BIFF is a wonderful and engaging event that brings together people from Beloit and around the world.
Take in a wide range of films, live music, and more, and be sure to check out Beloit’s great selection of local restaurants, shops, and other attractions!

Mark SpreitzerWisconsin State Assembly 45th District

Welcome to our Film Festival
&
Welcome to our Community