News - BIFF - Beloit International Film Festival

Kristin Peterson | Wisconsin - Illinois Film Festival

November 2, 2018

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!

Bringing the World to Beloit & Beloit to the World

BIFF STEW - October 2018 Newsletter

October 17, 2018

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.

BIFF Classroom 2018

February 21, 2018

PHOTO GALLERY -- 5th Grade students from area middle schools assembled to watch short films and learn critical thinking skills as they became official BIFF film critics for a day. Approximately 1000 students took part in this year’s program.

Cindy & Kristy Mooney | Mother Daughter BIFF Fans

A Special Mothers & Daughters Girls Night Out

February 15, 2018

Mothers and daughters attending BIFF together. It has become a tradition for a growing number of mothers and daughter's for quality time together according to Festival staff and attendees.

Greg Gerard | BIFF Director of Programming

BIFF Recommendations Hot List 2018 - Greg Gerard

February 13, 2018

Greg Gerard, Director of Programming unveiled his HOT LIST at our reveal party tonight. Looking for suggestions for what to see during BIFF 2018, here is his list broken out by category.

Ryan Churchill | BIFF 2018 Honorary Chair

Ryan Churchill - BIFF Honorary Chair 2018

February 9, 2018

Ryan Churchill will return to his hometown of Beloit in February as BIFF2018 Honorary Chair. The actor, director and producer will be on hand to welcome filmmakers and audiences and participate in a number of programs during the ten-day festival.

Damien Patrik | Artist in Residence 2018

BIFF Artist-in-Residence

February 4, 2018

The Beloit International Film Festival will celebrate the art of filmmaking and help inspire a new generation of artists this year with the establishment of the post of BIFF Artist-in-Residence.

BIFF Cares - 2018

February 4, 2018

This year, BIFF CARES, sponsored by the Beloit Health System, will present films that will examine current issues relating to families in this community that look at ADHD diagnoses in children and the concerns surrounding the lives and the care of our veterans.

BIFF Classroom - 2018

February 4, 2018

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.

BIFF After Dark, B.A.D. - 2018

February 4, 2018

BIFF will be revealed in print at 5 p.m. on Feb.7. at the Beloit Hampton Inn at 2700 Cranston Rd. Each evening all BIFF long, the Janesville law firm of Nowlan & Mouat LLP Presents Beloit After Dark—the BAD celebration of musical talent.

BIFF Silent Film Showcase, 2018

February 4, 2018

This year, BIFF is again joining forces with The Beloit Memorial High School Jazz Orchestra at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, for the screening of the historic comedy blockbuster The Cameraman, featuring Buster Keaton.

The Sting - BIFF Classic Film 2018

February 4, 2018

Following on a survey taken in the fall, the film the community would most like to see again on the big screen is the 1973 Oscar winner, The Sting. Starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford, it is the story of two grifters who team up to pull off the ultimate con.

All About Eve - Old Time Radio 2018

February 4, 2018

One of the most popular elements of BIFF in recent years has been a throwback to the past in content and technology. This year BIFF welcomes the Janesville Radio Players for a performance of the radio drama, All About Eve.