Film Festival Description

Since its inaugural event in 1998, the award winning Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival has developed into a premiere, Mid-Atlantic cultural event. The five-day Festival showcases approximately 100 of the best American and international films including features, documentaries, and shorts. Film enthusiasts enjoy the convenience of seeing all the films at one, multi-screen location. The Festival also offers informative seminars, opportunities to converse with celebrity guests, as well as special events including Children's Cinema Corner for elementary school-aged children.

2011 Summary

Thank you Film Society members, volunteers, advertisers, sponsors, and ticket purchasers for helping to make this year’s Festival a record breaker. Ticket sales increased this year to 18,837, a 2.2% increase above last year. In addition there were 51 screening sell-outs. Your support and enthusiasm makes the Film Festival a wonderful cultural event. See you at next year’s Festival?

2012 Film Festival Dates: Nov 7 - 11

Reel Manners

Each year more and more people join the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival experience. A growing audience ensures the Festival will remain vibrant but also presents some challenges. The Rehoboth Beach Film Society Board of Directors remain committed to maintaining an “access for everyone” philosophy, as the community spirit of the 5-day Festival is what we all enjoy. The Festival's Reel Manners campaign will help to make the Festival an enjoyable experience for all. Click to read more about Reel Manners.

2011 Film Festival Sponsors

A very special thanks to our sponsors whose generosity makes this wonderful cultural event possible.

Media Sponsors


Delmarva Media Group 618 Beam Street Salisbury, MD 21801 Tel: 410-749-7171 http://www.delmarvanow.com/	Delmarva Media Group 618 Beam Street Salisbury, MD 21801 Tel: 410-749-7171 http://www.delmarvanow.com/	Delmarva Media Group 618 Beam Street Salisbury, MD 21801 Tel: 410-749-7171 http://www.delmarvanow.com/

Presenting Sponsors

State of Delaware
Delaware Division of the Arts
Tel: 302-577-8278
http://www.artsdel.org/

Corporate Sponsors


Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales #6 Cannery Village Center, Milton, DE 19968 Tel:302-684-1000 http://www.dogfish.com		CAMP Rehoboth, Inc. 37 Baltimore Avenue Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971 Tel: 302-227-5620 http://www.camprehoboth.com

Accommodations Sponsor

AmericInn of Rehoboth Beach, DE
36012 Airport Road
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Tel: 877-205-0326
See AmericInn accommodation amenities here

Make your "Special Rate" Festival AmericInn reservations here

Supporting Sponsors


WXPN-FM XPN Programming Department 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Tel: 215-898-6677 http://xpn.org	Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. 36470 Seaside Outlet Drive Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 302-226-9223 www.tangeroutlet.com/rehoboth	United Distributors of Delaware 411 New Churchmans Road New Castle, DE Tel: 302-356-3500

Arenas Deli and Bar (3 Great Locations) 149 Rehoboth Ave Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971 (302) 227-1272 http://arenasdeliandbar.com/	Metro Technical Services 8659 Cherry Lane Laurel, MD 20707 Tel: 301-470-2142�� Website

Click here to learn how to become a sponsor.