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Brighton Rocks International Film Festival
GenreFilm Festival
FrequencyAnnually
VenueDukes at Komedia Picturehouse, The Manchester Street Arts Club
Years active8
Organised byDr James Rowlins, Sarah Smith
Websitewww.rocksfestivals.com

Brighton Rocks International Film Festival (BRIFF) is an annual six-day film festival founded in 2017. It takes place in Brighton at the Dukes at Komedia Cinema and the Manchester Street Arts Club.[1]

Overview

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The festival was founded by Dr James Rowlins with the aim of "connecting fearless, like-minded creatives and giving them a platform to promote and celebrate their work."[2]

Filmmakers can submit their work to 17 genre categories. BRIFF bestows 33 awards at each festival, including a number of special awards for young filmmakers.[3] The festival's most coveted award is the Brighton Spirit Award.[4]

In 2022, the festival expanded from being a 3-day event to a 6-day event.[5] The festival is broadcast on Latest TV after the event. It also holds special screenings throughout the year for films made on small budgets.[6]

Brighton Rocks International Film Festival receives support from its partners the British Film Institute and MetFilm School. In 2023 it became a qualifying festival for the British Independent Film Awards.

Notable Guests

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Patrick Bergin presided over the festival’s inaugural awards ceremony. Ben Wheatley and William Nicolson attended the 2022 edition.[7] Tim Pope, Jo Brand, Jenny Runacre and Amit Shah have also been guests of honor.

References

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  1. ^ Baker, Michele (2024-10-04). "A Filmmaker's Guide to Brighton". MetFilm School. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  2. ^ "Interview with Festival Director Dr. James Rowlins (Brighton Rocks Film Festival)". Festival Reviews. 2018-09-19. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  3. ^ Brandler, Rebecca (2023-07-13). "Students win big at Brighton Rocks International Film Festival". MetFilm School. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  4. ^ Turner, Emily Jessica. "Ex-Portsmouth filmmaker scoops spirit award at Brighton Rocks Film Festival". www.portsmouth.co.uk.
  5. ^ Nicholson, Savannah (2023-06-16). "Film festival set to return with record-breaking number of entries". The Argus. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  6. ^ Miller, Ben (2018-09-13). "Brighton Rocks Indie Film Night". Brighton Source. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  7. ^ le Duc, Frank (2022-07-20). "Brighton director and Hollywood screenwriter to share insights at film festival". Brighton and Hove News. Retrieved 2024-10-06.