Celebrating the Power of Film finally here.

Starting Next Week:

The Beloit International Film Festival officially starts next week with the much anticipated Sneak Peek programs in Beloit, Janesville, and Rockford, Jan. 29-31. By week’s end, the online box office will be open and receiving orders for tickets.

With more venues than ever before and the addition of BIFF Plus Music programs bringing exciting late night entertainment BIFF 2013 is expected to draw large audiences and many new participants when the four day Festival begins on Feb. 14.

Sneak Peek Parties:

Those attending the Sneak peak parties will get the first look at the complete list and description of the more than 120 films along with great refreshments provided by the hosts. Attendees will receive the first copies of the BIFF 2013 Guide which have details on everything from where the BIFF Plus Music bands will be on Friday and Saturday night to where the filmmakers will be to talk about their films.

Box Office Opening Soon:

“We want everybody to get a look at the film descriptions and we will talk about the process because people need to start planning,”. “By Friday, the online box office will start accepting orders so it will be important to understand how to order tickets…we expect more than average sold out screenings this year.

Dates | Times | Locations:

Sneak Peek parties start at 5 30 on Tuesday at the Beloit Inn, on Wednesday at Franchesco’s Ristorante in Rockford, and on Thursday at The Speakeasy in Janesville. The Beloit Inn event is part of the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours programs and there will be a charge of $5. Sneak Peeks in Rockford and Janesville are

The 2013 Beloit International Film Festival is sponsored by the Hendricks Group in association with Beloit College and with funding from Visit Beloit. It is supported and underwritten by many local businesses, organizations and individuals.