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Halfway To BIFF 2022

July 26, 2021

“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.

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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.

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BIFF Stew — May 2021

May 10, 2021

HERE WE GO AGAIN….and It’s just what you’ve been waiting for. Thanks to all who have worn their masks and stayed physically (we hope not too socially) apart, IN-PERSON BIFF is back….big time. Audiences are already giving it a hearty two thumbs up. BIFF Year ’Round is up and running with films in the excellent new Downtown Beloit Association venue at 557 East Grand Ave.

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BIFF Stew — April 2021

April 11, 2021

In case you haven’t noticed…WOW, what a year this has been…and what an interesting and successful Beloit International Film Festival we have just completed. We learned new approaches (some of which may have a permanent place in the BIFF Bag o’ Tricks), we gained new and distant viewers, and we got high praise from the filmmakers. Most critically, we broke even and secured our future.

Filming In Beloit

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.

Dave Lundahl | Lewis Koch photo

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.

Snappy D. Turtle

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.

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BIFF Stew — February/March 2021

February 2, 2021

It is time to BIFF! What a year it has been, and what a film festival we are going to enjoy. Feb. 19 is around the corner so reserve your seat (on the couch) and check the popcorn supply. BIFF is playing in the big leagues this season. Our competition is international. From Cannes to Sundance, the world’s major film festivals are all virtual. We are proud to say that the same technology facilities that support those major festivals are also behind the production of BIFF. We are uploading films as we speak.

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.

BIFF Classroom 2020

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.

Light Pole Banners | The Beloit International Film Festival

Downtown Street Lamp Banners

February 7, 2020

Leading up to and through the festival this season, attendees will likely notice a little additional Downtown Beloit BIFF Bling. Beloit BIFF Bling. Rolls off the tongue nicely, yes?

The Princess Bride

News Release | BIFF Classic Film – The Princess Bride

February 3, 2020

The BIFF Classic Film event annually closes BIFF on a high note. Made possible—and made free-- by First National Bank and Trust Company, it is always a sellout.

Blues Brothers | Aretha Franklin

News Release | BIFF Sing-A-Long – Blues Brothers

February 3, 2020

BIFF 2020 Sing-A-Long | The Blues Brothers are back and BIFF is joining them on a mission from God.

Grizzlies | BIFF Cares 2020

New Release | BIFF Cares Inspiring Film Series 2020

February 3, 2020

BIFF CARES Film Series in Cooperation With Beloit Health System To Screen Inspiring Films .

Stage One Theatre Company | Beloit International Film Festival

News Release | Sunset Boulevard, Vintage Radio Play 2020

February 3, 2020

Again this year, The Beloit International Film Festival will celebrate another form of media on its opening night when it goes on the radio.

Candice Carella | Filmmaker Introduction

BIFF Filmmaker Introductions 2020

Meet the filmmakers. We invite our filmmakers to provide first-person Filmmaker Introductions. We really appreciate getting to know the BIFF filmmakers.

Steamboat Bill Jr. | Buster Keaton

News Release | Silent Film – Buster Keaton with BMHS Jazz Orchestra

February 1, 2020

For fifteen years, one of the most popular special events at the Beloit International Film Festival has been the matching of musical and cinematic talent in the Silent Film Showcase.

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