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Gerard Named New BIFF Executive Director

May 6, 2019

Greg Gerard, who has served in every capacity possible with the Beloit International Film Festival, will assume the post of BIFF executive director starting this month.

BIFF 2019 | Your thoughts and suggestions for 2020

April 23, 2019

Next season will be our 15th year and we want it to be special. Key to our planning we would like to gather your thoughts and suggestions. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share. We're listening.

Filmmaker Introductions 2019 | Beloit International Film Festival

BIFF Filmmaker Introductions 2019

February 9, 2019

Meet the filmmakers. We invite our filmmakers to provide Filmmaker Introductions. The opportunity to meet and interact with filmmakers is what sets a film festival apart as a unique experience.

Tommy Hankins | BIFF 2019 Honorary Chair

February 8, 2019

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

February 7, 2019

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

February 6, 2019

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 2019 | Sponsored by Beloit Health Systems

BIFF CARES to Shed Light on Health Issues with new Films

February 5, 2019

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 | The Official Beer of the Beloit International Film Festival

BIFF Pils Pleases the Film Lover's Palette

February 4, 2019

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."

BIFFster | Beloit International Film Festival

BIFF Launches BE A BIFFSTER campaign for Sustained Support

January 31, 2019

“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.”

Reveal Party | Beloit International Film Festival

BIFF2019 Reveal Opening Event of Set for Feb. 5

January 30, 2019

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

January 29, 2019

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.

Wisconsin / Illinois Filmmakers Showdown

WI/IL Showdown | Unique BIFF Regional Showdown Attracts Filmmakers and Their Fans

January 28, 2019

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

January 25, 2019

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.

January 24, 2019

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

January 22, 2019

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

January 17, 2019

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

January 8, 2019

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.

Curtains UP for BIFF 2019 | Peer Canvas Pic

Curtain Up on BIFF 2019 | Lights, Camera, Action!

January 4, 2019

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.

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