newportFILM raised more than $375,000 at its 15th Anniversary Summer Benefit on July 19, supporting the organization’s year-round documentary film programming and educational initiatives. Hundreds of guests gathered at IYRS’s Restoration Hall in Newport for the organization’s largest annual fundraiser. The event was presented by the Stratus Foundation/FlyAdvanced, with additional support from The Newport Experience […]
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Student documentary filmmakers celebrated at newportFILM’s docUnbound screening
Tuesday, June 10 marked the premiere of two short documentaries made by newportFILM’s newest batch of homegrown filmmakers. Screened at the Firehouse Theater in Newport, “The People’s Policy” and “Talking Ghostly” were the semester-long capstone projects made by students participating in newportFILM’s Documentary Unbound (or “docUnbound,” for short) program. First beginning in February of 2022, […]
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newportFILM to screen Sally Ride documentary at Casino Theatre
newportFILM is set to screen a documentary about trailblazing astronaut Sally Ride in Newport next week. The organization, teaming up with Newport Out and NASA Rhode Island Space Grant Consortium, will show “SALLY” at the Casino Theatre on May 22. This Sundance Film Festival selection dives into Ride’s professional achievements and personal life. Tam O’Shaughnessy, […]
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newportFILM to screen ‘Champions Of The Golden Valley’ at Roger Williams Botanical Center
In partnership with the Roger Williams Botanical Center, newportFILM announces its final film of the Winter Warm Up series, CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY — winner of the Grand Prize and Audience Choice at Banff Mountain Film Festival – about young Afghan skiers from rival villages convening for a mountain race before many are displaced. In the remote mountains of Afghanistan, a […]
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newportFILM Cinematography Lab a success for New England-based emerging filmmakers
Submitted by newportFILM newportFILM celebrates another successful Cinematography Lab, held Oct. 22-22 at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown, R.I. The Lab provides creative support and mentorship to emerging documentary cinematographers positioned to have lasting impact within the industry. New this year, newportIFLM focused on cultivating New England-based filmmakers, creating a dedicated platform to amplify regional talent […]
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newportFILM to screen SXSW Grand Jury Award-Winning Film ‘Master of Light’ at Marble House on August 25
newportFILM will screen on Thursday, August 25 Rosa Ruth Boesten’s 2022 SXSW Grand Jury award-winning film Master of Light, the moving and inspiring story of George Anthony Morton, a classical painter who spent ten years in federal prison. The screening will take place at Marble House, the summer cottage of Alva and William Kissam Vanderbilt […]
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newportFILM brings Zero Waste Stations to Outdoor Series to encourage sustainable events
newportFILM is introducing its first “Green Team” with a mission to create more sustainable events on Aquidneck Island. Supported by 11th Hour Racing and in partnership with Clean Ocean Access’s Healthy Soils Healthy Seas RI initiative; Zero Waste Stations will be available to filmgoers at the outdoor series with composting provided by Black Earth Compost […]
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newportFILM Outdoors schedule is here
newportFILM announced today via an email to subscribers an impressive lineup of world-class documentaries for their annual summer series newportFILM Outdoors. newportFILM Outdoors allows those in attendance to experience award-winning documentaries, live music, interviews with filmmakers and subjects, fabulous food, and lots of community spirit amongst Aquidneck Island’s beautiful outdoor spaces. Here’s the Summer 2022 schedule; Most newportFILM […]
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Cathleen Carr named new executive director of newportFILM
newportFILM today announced the appointment of Cathleen Carr as its new executive director. According to a press release from newportFILM, Carr comes to them with nearly 20 years of arts, culture, and non-profit experience. “Since 2013, Carr has served as director of programs as well as director of innovation and engagement for New York City’s […]
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newportFILM Outdoor Film Series returning this summer
There will be outdoor films in Newport this summer. newportFILM today announced the return of newportFILM Outdoors presented by Lila Delman Compass. Events will be held every Thursday this summer, June 17th – September 9th, at Aquidneck Island’s iconic mansion lawns, sports fields, and public parks. Working in accordance with CDC guidelines and regulations from the State […]
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What’sUpNewp Radio – June 13: Rebecca Bertrand, Executive Director of newportFILM
Rebecca Bertrand, Executive Director of newportFILM, joined me on today’s edition of What’sUpNewp Radio on AM 1540 WADK Newport to chat about and give us a preview of all that’s ahead for newportFILM Outdoors and the non-profit organization this summer. newportFILM Outdoors More than a film festival, newportFILM Outdoors makes each film its own festival. At […]
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newportFILM Will Host Three-Day Sports Film Festival at International Tennis Hall Of Fame
newportFILM will host a weekend-long sports film festival at the International Tennis Hall Of Fame (ITHF) in Newport, April 29th through May 1st. This inaugural festival, called “newportFILM SPORTS hosted by the International Tennis Hall of Fame”, is a celebration of the positive role sports play in our society. “Through documentary films and shorts, guest […]
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newportFILM Will Screen The Champions, Documentary About Michael Vick’s Pitbulls
newportFILM, in partnership with Potter League For Animals, Handsome Dan’s Rescue & Best Friends Animal Society, will screen The Champions at 6pm on Thursday, January 14th at the Casino Theater. The Champions is an inspirational story about the pitbulls rescued from the brutal fighting ring of Atlanta Falcon’s star quarterback Michael Vick, and those who […]