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Film Submissions CLOSED for BIFF 2020!

Our 15th Season!
February 21 to March 1, 2020

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Over 7,000 filmmaker rated
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Check out the great film offerings.

NOT ALL FILMS WILL BE INCLUDED IN “VIRTUAL” ONLINE FILM FESTIVAL. News reports otherwise are inaccurate. The subset of “Virtual” festival films are NOT YET released or available. We will announce which films will be available online by start of festival, Fri. Feb. 25th. All tickets shown at this time are all for live, in-person festival.

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

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:

A Dog’s Way Home

Presented by:
First National Bank & Trust

Wednesday, August 7th.
Settler’s Park
E. Hawick St.
Rockton, IL

Start: ~ 30 min. after sundown
Rain Date: Wed. August 14th

Christopher Robin

Presented by:
Nature at the Confluence Center

Friday, August 9th.
Nature at the Confluence
306 Dickop St.
South Beloit, IL

Start: ~ 30 min. after sundown
Rain Date: N/A

Captain Marvel

Presented by:
Krueger Haskell Golf Course

Friday, September 20th.
Krueger Haskell Golf Course
1611 Hackett Street
Beloit, WI

Start: ~ 30 min. after sundown
Rain Date: N/A

BIFF Year ’Round

Fall 2019

This Is My Home - The Black Donnellys'
Wed. Sep. 11th, 2019 6:30 PM

A Prayer Before Dawn
Wed. Sep. 18th, 2019 6:30 PM

Book Week
Wed. Sep. 25th, 2019 6:30 PM

In Bright Axiom
Wed. Oct 2nd,2019 6:30 PM

Jhalki
Wed. Oct. 9th, 2019 6:30 PM

Swing State
Wed. Oct. 16th, 2019 6:30 PM

When All That's Left Is Love
Wed. Oct. 23rd, 2019 6:30 PM

Camp Wedding
Wed. Oct. 30th, 2019 6:30 PM

Live Them First
Wed. Nov. 6th, 2019 6:30 PM

TAG
Fri. Nov. 8th, 2019 5:30 PM

We Are Gathered Here
Wed. Nov. 13th, 2019 6:30 PM

Mystery Film
Wed. Nov. 20th, 2019 6:30 PM

Where We Disappear
Wed. Nov. 27th, 2019 6:30 PM

The Field
Wed. Dec. 4th, 2019 6:30 PM

Unprescribed
Wed. Dec. 11th, 2019 6:30 PM

The Condor and the Eagle
Wed. Dec. 18th, 2019 6:30 PM

BIFF Year ’Round Spring 2019

River to the Heart
Wed. Apr. 3rd, 2019 6:30 PM

Last Call
Wed. Apr. 10th, 2019 6:30 PM

Wild Honey
Wed. Apr. 17th, 2019 6:30 PM

Guest Artist
Wed. Apr. 24th, 2019 6:30 PM

Cuba Libre?
Wed. May 1st, 2019 6:30 PM

Speed of Life
Wed. May 8th, 2019 6:30 PM

From Seed to Seed
Wed. May 15th, 2019 6:30 PM

Mystery Film
Wed. Nov. 20th, 2019 6:30 PM

The SixTripleEight
1:00, Visit Beloit Bldg.
656 Pleasant Street

The Beloit International Film Festival

Bringing The World To Beloit
&
Beloit To The World

First National Bank and Trust | BIFF 2016 Sponsor

Check out our Community Minded Sponsors who make BIFF possible.

WI / IL Showdown

Godspell

Saturday Feb. 23rd, 7:30 PM
Schubert’s Luxury 10 Theater

Silent Film

The Kid

Staring Charlie Chaplin
Featuring: Beloit Memorial Jazz Orchestra

Saturday Mar. 2nd, 7:30 PM
BMHS Auditorium

Classic Film

Mary Poppins

Julie Andrews & Dick Van Dyke

Sunday March 3rd, 2:30 PM
Schubert’s Luxury 10 Theater

Women in Film Celebration

Sat. Mar. 2nd 2:30PM
Rooftop Room, Hotel Goodwin

James Choi | BIFF Artist in Residence 2019

James Choi
Artist in Residence

Filmmaker Workshop
Sat. Feb. 23rd. 10am

BIFF CARES

Three films
Sponsored by Beloit Health System

Linda Chorney Live Performance

Sat. Feb. 23rd. 5:00pm
Beloit Club

Reveal Party

Tue. Feb. 5th. 5PM
Home2 Suites

Another BIFF in the Books: The Box Office is Closed

March 15, 2022

Beloit was abustle and the weather once again cooperated as thousands of visitors attended more than 125 screenings in a dozen venues over ten days.

Wisconsin Public Television will be all over BIFF this year, and vice versa

February 23, 2022

A special relationship has been created between BIFF and Wisconsin Public Television that will bring PBS personalities to Beloit during the Beloit International Film Festival.

BIFF CARES, a centerpiece of the Beloit International Film Festival for the past decade, will once again this year present a series of informative and compelling independent films that shed light on health and wellness issues.

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 Krett - WI Secretary of Tourism

Stephanie KlettSecretary of the WI Dept. of Tourism

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

Welcome to our Film Festival
&
Welcome to our Community

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 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 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

Jackie GennettOwner | Bushel & Pecks - BIFF Venue

The Beloit International Film Festival is an important part of Beloit’s revival. ‘Bringing the world to Beloit and Beloit to the world’ is not just a slogan—it’s what we do.
As we enter our second decade, it’s the reputation we will build on. You need to be a part of it so please join us.

Marty DenschBIFF Board President

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