WHAT:
NEWS CONFERENCE Announcing the 2007 Season for the
RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

WHY:
The Rhode Island International Film Festival has secured its place in the global community as the portal for the best in international independent cinema; earning the respect of domestic and foreign filmmakers, filmgoers and trend watchers. This confluence of art and commerce brings together world-class celebrities, award-winning filmmakers, new talent and audience members. RIIFF is a qualifier for the Short Film Academy Awards and ranked as one of the top 12 Festivals in the US. Learn what is new for this year's festival, awards, celebrities and special events that will take place, August 7-12th, 2007

WHO:
Hon. David Cicilline, Mayor of Providence
Steven Feinberg, Director, RI Film & TV Office
George T. Marshall, Executive Director, RIIFF

WHEN:
Wednesday, July 11th, 2007 from 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:
Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI

HOW:
The 11th Annual Rhode Island International Film Festival will take place August 7-12, 2007. For more information, write RIIFF, 268 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903 Telephone: 401-861-4445. E-mail: info@film-festival.org. Updates are posted regularly on the Festival's website, www.RIFilmFest.org

Tickets are available online or by calling the Festival's office at 401-861-4445. Festival 6-packs are available at Borders Bookstores in Rhode Island and Attleboro, MA

RIIFF is a production of the Flickers Arts Collaborative, a Rhode Island-based 501-C3 non-profit arts and educational organization now celebrating it's 25th Anniversary.