Tommy Hankins | BIFF 2019 Honorary Chair
Tommy Hankins, perennial BIFF booster and owner of Suds O’Hanahan’s will serve as BIFF’s Honorary Chair for the 2019 Beloit International Film Festival
BIFF Pils | The Official Beer of the Beloit International Film Festival
BIFF is proud to announce that it has engaged a regional brewer to create a specially made beer specifically for BIFF.
BIFF Week Continues Packed With Films and Special Events
BIFF continues strong this week with films daily and a variety of popular special events that have been associated with BIFF for years.
BIFF CARES to Shed Light on Health Issues with new Films
New independent films set in the American Southwest, on battlefields abroad and in the local community will be part of this year’s Beloit Health System BIFF CARES series at the Beloit International Film Festival.
BIFF Pils Pleases the Film Lover’s Palette
It’s like a scene out of a great movie. The hero sidles up to the bar at his or her favorite local watering hole and proudly announces, “I’ll have a BIFF PILS please, because I have great taste, in beer and in film.”
BIFF Launches BE A BIFFSTER campaign for Sustained Support
“Our fans, our supporters and our base is the people of Beloit,” says Beloit International Film Festival Executive Director Marty Densch. “Without them, BIFF would be challenged in its efforts to attract outstanding filmmakers and films from around the world.”
BIFF2019 Reveal Opening Event of Set for Feb. 5
Ten days of amazing independent film and filmmakers starts with a single step and that step is the annual BIFF Reveal Party on Tuesday Feb. 5. The hot-off-the-press Beloit Daily News printed BIFF program will make its first appearance that evening at the event at the new Home2 Suites by Hilton Beloit at 2750 Cranston Road from 5-7 p.m.
BIFF Advance Ticket Sales are Strong
Tickets for all events are now available and there are numerous ways to purchase tickets. Early purchase, through Feb. 21, comes with a special discount. By including the promo code PRE-FEST2019 when ordering, purchasers receive $1 off regular ticket prices.
WI/IL Showdown | Unique BIFF Regional Showdown Attracts Filmmakers and Their Fans
Filmmakers will once again be celebrating the WI/Il Showdown on the opening weekend of the Beloit International Film festival, starting Feb. 22.
Charlie Chaplin Returns to BIFF in The Kid
One of the most popular elements of the Beloit International Film Festival each year comes on the second weekend of the Festival with the BMO Harris Silent Film Showcase.
Mary Poppins | First National Bank presents FREE classic film, Closing BIFF 2019 event.
First National Bank to Present the Classic Family Film Mary Poppins at Free Closing Event of BIFF 2019
Tony Scodwell | BIFF Brings Great Musical Entertainment to Beloit Stages
Once again this year, the Beloit International Film Festival will bring great musical talent to Beloit audiences as part of the ten-day BIFF2019, Feb. 22-March 3.
Godspell | BIFF2019 Sing-A-Long
The BIFF Sing-A-Long has become one of the most popular BIFF events, featuring films like Sound of Music, Grease and Frozen. Getting dressed up is an option enjoyed by many in the audience. Sponsored by the law firm of Brennan Steil SC.
Calling All BIFF Volunteers
It is the people of Beloit that make all the difference,” say the Beloit International Film Festival volunteer coordinators Jim and Nancy Heidt. “And this is the time of year when we are searching for about 300 of Beloit’s best to fill the volunteer ranks for BIFF2019.
Curtain Up on BIFF 2019 | Lights, Camera, Action!
With the opening night of the Beloit International Film Festival just a month and a half off, work is in high gear in the BIFF offices as staff and volunteers set travel and screening schedules and design programs for the 14 th season.
Wisconsin Arts Board Recognizes BIFF
For the second year in a row, the Beloit International Film Festival has been recognized by the Wisconsin Arts Board with a prestigious Creation and Presentation Grant.
BIFF 2019 Festival Posters
We invited the graphics arts student at Beloit Memorial High School to try their hand at coming up with a poster for the upcoming 2018 Film Festival. Well, look at what they’ve produced for us! Nicely done!
Kristin Peterson, Wisconsin/Illinois Showcase Creator Returns!
BIFF is pleased to announce that Kristin Peterson, creator of the Wisconsin/Illinois Showdown, will be returning as the director of the program for BIFF 2019!
BIFF STEW – October 2018 Newsletter
Impressive turnout to the new season of BIFF Year ‘Round. Remember that Wednesday night films are being screened at Bushel and Peck’s Local Market for the next few weeks while the sound system is being repaired at the Hendricks Center.
Since BIFF’s inception, KIDS@BIFF has brought thousands of elementary school-aged children to share their ideas about films and to learn how to look at media critically.
The new initiative has been designed in consultation with Help Yourself Director Regina Hendrix and Beloit College Professor of Media Studies Joe Bookman. In December, students engaged in discussions and activities designed to help them plan their film projects. Using cameras provided by Beloit College and smartphones, students were taught basic filmmaking skills and concepts.
They will have further opportunities to learn about their storytelling abilities during BIFF2018 when they will meet with and discuss their work with director, producer and award winning 
