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EVENTS
Launch & Laurels Event
Thursday, February 18, 2010
5 pm – 7 pm
Eclipse Center, 1701 Riverside Drive, Beloit
Price: $10

Rub shoulders with filmmakers and aficionados from around the world at the BIFF Launch event.  It’s the perfect way to kick off the festival.  Help to congratulate our award winners as BIFF 2010 Filmmaker Award recipients will be announced. 
Shuttle service is available.

Presented by: Blackhawk Bank



BIFF After Dark (BAD)
Friday, February 19, 2010
10 pm – 2 am
Café Belwah

This exciting event provides the perfect Downtown gathering for film maker and buff alike.  Join us for live music and drink specials.

BIFF After Dark (BAD)
Saturday, February 20, 2010
10 pm – 2 am
The Rock Bar & Grill, 101 Maple Avenue

Your last late night chance to mingle with filmmakers and friends. The kitchen stays open late for late night snacks and drink specials will be offered.

Presented by: First National Bank, Cafe Belwah, and The Rock




Silent Film Showcase
The Silent Clowns
Saturday, February 20, 2010
6 pm – Pre-event reception/silent auction, 7:30 pm – Film Start
Eclipse Center (Center Court)
Price: $20 Adults, $15 Students with ID, $10 Children 6-18

The Signature Event of BIFF presents four short films starring Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton.  These films are presented with Ben Model’s original scores performed live by the Beloit Janesville Symphony with Music Director Robert Tomaro.  This will be an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the film with live orchestra!

Presented by: M & I Bank and M & I Wealth Management



KIDS FIRST!
KIDS FIRST! has joined our efforts to provide films to the BIFF 2010 audience for the third year.  Their mission is to teach children critical viewing skills and to increase the visibility and availability of quality children's media. The coalition is a voluntary collaboration comprising more than 10,000 media professionals, lobbyists, policymakers, child advocates, educators, parents and families nationwide.

KIDS FIRST! reviews for Moving Pictures Magazine, Working Mother, United Parenting Publication's 13 regional publications including LA Parent, Bay Area Parent and Denver Parenting.  KIDS FIRST! is a founding member of the Smart Television Alliance which represents over 10 million parents, educators and consumers.

No Tickets necessary!  BIFF is happy to present KIDS FIRST! film selections FREE all weekend.  Watch the film schedule for films presented by KIDS FIRST! and Culvers at the Beloit Public Library.

520 East Grand Ave., Beloit, WI 53511    608.313.1200 (phone)  608.313.8822 (fax)   BeloitFilmFestInfo@gmail.com