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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.

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.

Kids @ BIFF 2018

News Release | BIFF Classroom Brings The Power of Film to Students

January 29, 2020

Since its inception, BIFF has been aware that the best way to thrive in any community is to give something back.

BIFF FestEve 2020

News Release | FestEve 2020

January 26, 2020

BIFF FestEve 2020 | The party of the year—or in this case fifteen years—is set to launch the fifteenth anniversary season of the Beloit International Film Festival.

BIFF 2020 Sponsors Team

News Release | The 2020 Sponsors Team Photo

January 21, 2020

The BIFF 2020 Team Photo. We are exceedingly proud and appreciative of our festival sponsors supporting this International Film Festival, right here in Beloit Wisconsin.

Beloit International Film Festival 2019

News Release | WTVO/WQRF Partner on Media Sponsorship

January 19, 2020

BIFF is thrilled to announce their new media sponsor WTVO 17/WQRF 39 Television. This multi-station partnership is such a great fit for our festival.

BIFF Stew | January 2020

BIFF STEW for January 2020

January 9, 2020

Let us be the first to wish you a HAPPY BIFF YEAR. You can smell it in the air—Feb. 21 to March 1….wow, that’s like…tomorrow!

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