Beloit International Film Festival

Congratulations to our 2020 BIFFy Award Winners!

So, that was fun! Let’s get together again next year.
BIFF 2021 will run from Friday Feb. 19 – Sunday Feb. 28, 2021.
Filmmakers, we’ll be opening up submissions soon.

And thank you to…

Volunteers Sponsors & Partners Venue Hosts

Film Submissions OPEN for BIFF 2020!

Filmmaker Page Submit Your Film

Over 7,000 filmmaker rated
festivals worldwide!

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:

New This Season… FULL FESTIVAL PASSES! For a limited time. Click for details

Sunday’s Drive-In Film, Benny & Joon Moved to Thursday Due To Bad Weather.

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

10 Days of BIFF | Our 15th Season

The Beloit International Film Festival

Bringing The World To Beloit
&
Beloit To The World

Check out our Community Minded Sponsors who make BIFF possible.

Blues Brothers

John Belushi & Dan Aykroyd

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

Steamboat Bill Jr.

Staring Buster Keaton
Featuring: Beloit Memorial Jazz Orchestra

Friday Feb 28th, 7:30 PM
BMHS Auditorium

The Princess Bride

Directed by Rob Reiner
Staring: Cary Elwes & Mandy Patinkin

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

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

James Choi

Director / Educator
BIFF Artist In Residence

Sat. Feb. 22nd. 10am
CareerTek

Filmmaker Workshop - Marketing | Gavin Booth

Michael Booth

Award Winning
Director

Sat. Feb. 29th, 1pm
irontek

Kids Programming

Into The Outdoors Workshop

Student Filmmakers Showcase

Kids@BIFF

Kids Saturday Morning Indie+

Discover Wisconsin
Beloit

FREE Double Feature

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

Program Book Release

Special Announcements about the upcoming festival and more!

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

Beloit FilmWorks | Beloit’s New Film Location Services

February 19, 2021

Location, location, location. It’s not just the mantra of real estate agents. It’s an essential and critical component to success in the worlds of filmmaking and commercial photography. Beloit FilmWorks plans to tell the world that Beloit is definitely ready to be considered.

In Memory | Dave Lundahl

February 18, 2021

Dave Lundahl was an original. He never stopped creating and sharing his complicated and provocative art with the public, whether over late-night animated conversations in town or at New Light Studios at his rebuilt Beloit farm where he died in January.

News Release | Snappy! BIFF 2021 Honorary Chair

February 17, 2021

Snappy, beloved mascot of the Beloit Snappers for decades, will begin his “Farewell Tour” in February as Honorary Chair of BIFF2021. He will join a long and distinguished list of filmmakers and promoters in that hallowed post.

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.

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