Rehoboth Beach International
Film Festival
November 3 - 9, 2025
Celebrating 27 years of cinematic excellence from around the world in the heart of Delaware's coastal paradise brought to you by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society.
Festival Tickets Now Available!
Coastal Setting
Experience cinema in the charming beach towns of Rehoboth and Lewes
International Focus
Showcasing diverse voices and stories from filmmakers around the world
Award Winning
Featuring Oscar contenders, festival winners, and critically acclaimed films
About The Festival
For 27 years, the Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival (RBIFF) has brought world-class cinema to the coastal towns of Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Each November, more than 3,000 attendees gather for seven days of 100 films, panels, Q&As, and special events.
Screenings take place in person at the Cinema Arts Theater, Lewes Elementary, UUSD, where audiences, filmmakers, and industry professionals connect and collaborate. RBIFF, produced by the 501(c)3 nonprofit [Rehoboth Beach Film Society](https://www.rehobothfilm.com), showcases an eclectic mix of documentaries, Oscar contenders, foreign gems, and shorts.
Located near Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and New York City, the festival draws a diverse Mid-Atlantic crowd and benefits from support by the National Endowment for the Arts, Longwood Gardens Foundation, and other national grants.
Join us this year for inspiring films, engaging conversations, and unforgettable coastal charm. There's something for everyone!
Meet the Venues
CAT
Cinema Art Theater
Screens Main & JEMS
17701 Dartmouth Dr.
Lewes, DE 19958
UUSD
Unitarian Universalists
of Southern Delaware
30486 Lewes - Georgetown Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
RBCC
Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
229 Rehoboth Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
LES
Lewes Elementary School
820 Savannah Rd.
Lewes, DE 19958
Become A Member
Join the Rehoboth Beach Film Society and enjoy year-round benefits including discounted tickets, priority access to festival events,
and exclusive member perks.
Support independent cinema while getting front-row access to the best films and events throughout the year.
Festival Passes & Tickets
Join Us for An Unforgettable Week of Cinema
7-Day All Access Film Festival Pass
Monday thru Sunday
Nov 3 - 9, 2025
$400
Member Price: $350
Your ALL ACCESS Pass Includes:
- ✓ Unlimited comp festival films throughout the festival
- ✓ Concierge service to assist in booking film selections
- ✓ All-day access to festival hub at Hyatt House Lewes
- ✓ Priority seating for all screenings
- ✓ Complimentary ticket to Festival Cocktail Party
- ✓ Access to Festival panels during your 7-Day pass
- ✓ $25 discount on Spotlight Event
- ✓ 10% discount on all Festival Merch
- ✓ Complimentary 27th Anniversary Festival Poster
*Tickets must be booked in advance
Weekend All Access Festival Pass
Friday thru Sunday
Nov 7, 8 & 9, 2025
$300
Member Price: $275
Your ALL ACCESS Pass Includes:
- ✓ Unlimited comp festival films during weekend only
- ✓ Concierge service to assist in booking film selections
- ✓ All-day access to festival hub at Hyatt House Lewes
- ✓ Priority seating for all screenings
- ✓ Complimentary ticket to Festival panels during your weekend pass.
- ✓ $25 discount on Spotlight Event
- ✓ 10% discount on all Festival Merch
- ✓ Complimentary 27th Anniversary Festival Poster
*Tickets must be booked in advance
Student Access Festival Pass
Monday thru Sunday
Nov 3 - 9, 2025
$75
Your STUDENT ACCESS Pass Includes:
- ✓ Unlimited comp festival films throughout the festival
- ✓ Book film selections in person at Cinema Art Theater Box Office
- ✓ All-day access to festival hub at Hyatt House Lewes
IMPORTANT:
• Must be purchased IN PERSON at Theater Box Office
• Valid Student ID Required
• Tickets must be booked in person
Must Buy At Theater
Hyatt House Lewes / Rehoboth Beach
17254 Five Points Square | Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 783-1000
BEHIND WAWA
Media Bookings and Press Inquiries:
Contact Monique Moss at
monique@integrated-pr.com, 310-858-8230
International Oscar Submissions
Eagles of the Republic
Sweden
100 Liters of Gold
Finland
Left Handed Girl
Taiwan
The Love that Remains
Iceland
Don't Let Me Go
Uruguay
Rolling Papers
Estonia
Sound of Falling
Germany
Become a Sponsor
Join our community of supporters and help bring world-class cinema to Delaware's coast. Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels.
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our generous partners who make RBIFF possible.
Press & Media
Media Bookings & Press Inquiries
For all media requests, interview opportunities, and press credentials, please contact our media relations team.
Press Contact
Monique Moss
Media Relations
Phone
Available for:
• Press credentials and media passes
• Interview scheduling with filmmakers
• Festival coverage opportunities
• High-resolution photos and assets
Panel Events
Friday, November 7th
1:40 PM
DISTRIBUTION
Hosted By Jon McConnell
A discussion with executives and filmmakers who premiered at festivals and successfully transitioned to wider distribution (streaming, theatrical, etc.). How are streaming platforms, virtual cinemas, and social media reshaping indie film access and profitability with distribution executives, Jennifer Liang, Sana Soni. Producers: Daryl Friedmark, Mark Maxey, Nick Wilkinson, Chris Patterson and former VP at Goldcrest NY, Mark Kaplan.
Friday, November 7th
3:00 PM
WRITING / DIRECTING
This panel spotlights seasoned creator Perry Lang, to explore the contrasting demands of episodic television and feature films. Attendees will hear firsthand how to craft a narrative structure, pacing, character arcs, and visual storytelling across different formats and production environments.
Saturday, November 8th
1:20 PM
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Hosted By Barry Wetcher
A cinematography-focused session on how to capture raw, emotional moments from studio tentpoles to indie films with limited resources and small crews. And the importance of BTS still photography for the promotion marketing of film. Barry Wetcher, SOC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Tony C. Jannelli (“Independence Day,” “The Manchurian Candidate”) and David Morrison ( SHE DANCES) .
*All Events Subject to Change
Social Events
Monday, November 3rd
4:00 PM - 5:00PM
RBFS Member Appreciation MIXER
Cinema Arts Theater (CAT)
Thursday, November 6th
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Red Carpet Welcome Cocktail Soiree
Above the Dunes, Rehoboth Boardwalk
Open Bar & Food • Chic Attire
Free: Filmmakers, 7 Day ALL-Access, VIP Pass Holders
$60: Single Event Ticket
Friday, November 7th
10:00 PM - Midnight
Karaoke
Purple Parrot, Rehoboth
Free Event
Saturday, November 8th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lewes Historical Walk
Hosted By
George Farrah
Board Member/Treasurer
Lunch TBD
Invitation Only
Saturday, November 8th
10:00 PM
Dewey Beach Bar Crawl / Scavenger Hunt
Start at Hyatt Dewey Beach Hotel
Sunday, November 9th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Awards Ceremony Seated Breakfast
RSVP Required • Must Start On Time
Max 80 Guests
Filmmaker, Juror, VIP, Selected Guests
*All Events Subject to Change
