Introduction

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.

Next year marks the 13th anniversary of the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival (November 10 – 14, 2010)!

Reminder

Members of the Rehoboth Beach Film Society receive special privledges year- around but particularly during the festival. (See the Membership section). Further, Executive Producer, Director and Contributing Director class memberships may purchase festival film tickets in advance using this handy Pre-Festival Ticket Order Form. (click here for Order Form)

2009 Film Schedule & Descriptions

The traditional PDF version of the program may be downloaded by clicking here.

New for the 2009 Festival! Corporate sponsor b-side provided the expertise to present a new, interactive format for obtaining information about the Festival. You can search for films by category or by country. You can also use a special feature to help schedule your film selection.. If you would like to explore this alternative way of getting Film Festival information, click here.

Tthe souvenir-quality booklet may be picked up at local libraries, coffee shops, book shops and lodging facilities.

Thank you Sponsors, Members, Volunteers, and attendees for a great festival!

Click here to see photo highlights of the 2009 Festival

2009 Festival Audience Award Winners

Congratulations to the Audience Awards winners of the twelfth anniversary of the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival:

Best Debut Feature:

     First place: Skin
     Second place: Necessities of LIfe
     Third place: The Burning Plain

Best Documentary:

     First place: Out in The Silence
     Second place: Edie and Thea: A Very Long Engagement
     Third place: Herb and Dorothy

Best Short:

     First place: Toyland
     Second place: Our Wonderful Nature
     Third place: Western Spaghetti

Best Feature:

     First place: Departures
     Second place: Marcello Marcello
     Third place: Patrik, Age 1.5

2009 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	Sun Group of Businesses, Inc. 35322 Bayard Road Frankford, DE 19945 Tel: 302-539-6756 www.sunmarineinc.com www.sunpilefoundations.com	CAMP Rehoboth, Inc. 37 Baltimore Avenue Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971 Tel: 302-227-5620 http://www.camprehoboth.com

	B-Side Entertainment 327 Congress Ave., Suite 650 Austin, TX 78701 (512) 697-9625 http://www.bside.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


Delaware River and Bay Authority P.O. Box 71 New Castle, DE 19720 Tel: 302-571-6300 http://www.drba.net/	Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. 36470 Seaside Outlet Drive Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 302-226-9223 www.tangeroutlet.com/rehobothbeach	Japan Foundation 152 W 57th Street, 17th Floor New York, NY 10019 Tel. 212.489.0299 http://www.jfny.org

WXPN-FM XPN Programming Department 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Tel: 215-898-6677 http://xpn.org	Metro Technical Services 8659 Cherry Lane Laurel, MD 20707 Tel: 301-470-2142 Website	United Distributors of Delaware 411 New Churchmans Road New Castle, DE Tel: 302-356-3500

Click here to learn how to become a sponsor.