Students in Film Studies, Media and Communications at New England Colleges, Universities and high schools have a unique film competition that is geared strictly for their work. The Flickers: Rhode Island International Film Festival is pleased to announce its 9th Annual New England Student Film Festival. This competition-based event will again be launched in August of 2014 as part of the 18th annual RIIFF, August 10-15th and from there expand into year round programming, with screenings, classes and forums.

According to Michael F. Drywa, Jr., Esq., Board President of Advisory Board of the Rhode Island International Film Festival, “We are excited to continue this unique sidebar to our Festival. Given the number of students in the region who major in Communication, Film Studies and media arts, our goal is to provide a solid platform that honors and encourages their work, while promoting networking and professional growth.”

The deadline for entry to the Annual New England Student Film Festival is June 15th (postmark date.)

RIIFF is offering a special reduced entry fee of $30 for this competition. Student Filmmakers can down load the application form from the festival website.

For more information, please contact the New England Student Film Festival, c/o Rhode Island International Film Festival, 
P.O. Box 162
Newport, RI 02840 USA. 
Phone: 401/861-4445 Fax: 401/490-6735.

Filmmakers chosen as part of the festival will be notified in mid-July by the Festival’s programming staff. Special screenings of accepted work will take place on Friday through Sunday, August 8-10th at venues throughout the city of Providence. Note that all applicants must either be registered at a New England high school, institution of higher education or a recent graduate (within the last two years.)