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:

Check out the great film offerings.

Coming Soon – More Special Events!

Two New BIFF Venues – Visit Beloit Building, Downtown Beloit Building

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

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

Worldwide Podcasts to Launch BIFF2022

January 27, 2022

The 2022 Beloit International Film Festival will celebrate a significant new global outreach as it launches a new partnership with one of world’s emerging international festivals.

Major New BIFF International Collaboration Launched

January 18, 2022

The 2022 Beloit International Film Festival will celebrate a significant new global outreach as it launches a new partnership with one of world’s emerging international festivals.

Better Believe It: BIFF Is Back!

January 5, 2022

The challenges of the past year have just made BIFF stronger, and the ten-day BIFF2022 festival is out to prove it when the curtain goes up on Feb. 25.

“Halfway to BIFF” To Be Part of Beloit’s Biggest Weekend. It’s been a strange year, so why not present BIFF in August? The Beloit International Film Festival is a year-round effort and August is about halfway to the BIFF 10-day winter festival. Sounds like a good excuse for a celebration.

BIFF Stew — June 2021

June 9, 2021

It is time to wish Happy New Year to the Beloit International Film Festival. The Month of May annually marks the transition to planning for the coming year. The 17th season of BIFF will be all about the return to in-person screenings and new films, venues, and audiences.

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

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