2022 Flickers' Red Carpet Experience: Providence

11 Dorrance Street,Providence RI 02903

27 February, 2022

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This year we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Flickers Arts Collaborative and the Academy Awards in style at the Providence Graduate! This year we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Flickers Arts Collaborative. Walk the Red Carpet. Pose for Paparazzi. Hobnob with members of the film industry. The excitement and glamour of Hollywood are coming to The Graduate Providence Grand Ballroom, 11 Dorrance Street, Providence, Rhode Island on Oscar Night®, Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. Residents of New England can experience the thrills and surprises of the 94th Academy Awards® at the 13th Annual Red Carpet Experience: Providence Gala celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Flickers Arts Collaborative, producers of the annual Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF). The theme for the event will salute the 80+ films from the Festival nominated for Academy Awards since the Festival began and the top films nominated for this year’s Best Picture Award. The motif for 2022 will focus on Rhode Island as a hub for film and creative production which each table representing a city or town. The evening will feature live coverage by WLNE ABC6. The Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) 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. Ranked as one of the top 10 Festivals in the United States, RIIFF is a qualifying festival for the Live Action, Documentary Short Film and Animation Short Academy Awards through its affiliation with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). There are only 10 film festivals worldwide that share this distinction. The Festival takes place every August. "Oscar Night is my favorite time of year as we celebrate cinema and the very best crop of motion pictures made by the world's greatest moviemakers," said Steven Feinberg, Honorary Chair. "The stars will be shining as our glamorous guests stroll past the paparazzi and enter this year's magical Red Carpet Experience. The blockbuster evening will include a welcome reception for this year's special Award winners, tasty hors d'oeuvres, specialty drinks, live music, a Hollywood-style silent auction, a gourmet dinner, delicious desserts and most importantly, a big screen, ballroom viewing of the 94th Annual Academy Awards. February 27, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. The Honorary Chairs for the Red Carpet Experience: Providence are Steven Feinberg, Executive Director/RI Film & Television Office and Michael Drywa, Esq. RIIFF Advisory Board President. Host for the evening from WLNE ABC6 is John Deluca. Media Design by Timothy Haggerty. 2022 Sponsors: Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival, the RI Film and Television Office, WLNE/ABC6, Seaside Pharmacy, Dominion Diagnostics and Cox Business. This event is not sponsored by or affiliated with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED AND MAY SELL OUT AT ANY TIME. FLICKERS' RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL The Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF), 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. RIIFF is widely recognized as a credentialed, industry-friendly launch pad for the work of exceptional emerging talent. This confluence of art and commerce brought together world-class celebrities, award-winning filmmakers, new talent and audience members in record numbers last year. Ranked as one of the top 10 Festivals in the United States, RIIFF is a qualifying festival for the Live Action, Animated and Documentary Short Film Academy Awards through its affiliation with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). It is also a qualifying event for the Canadian Screen Awards. There are only 10 film festivals worldwide that share this distinction and RIIFF is the only festival in New England. RIIFF is truly a place where the stars align! The Main Festival takes place every August and sidebar events occur throughout the year. For more information about the festival, please visit www.rifilmfest.org.