May we be the first to wish you a Merry BIFFmas as you search for the perfect gift for the independent film lover, friend or staff member in your midst. BIFFICATES give recipients the experience of watching great films of their choice during the fifteenth anniversary of the Beloit international Film Festival, Feb. 21-March 1, 2020.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.