Beloit International Film Festival

10/10/2026

BIFF is at the Farmers Market today. Stop by and say hello!

Thank you Downtown Beloit Association and Beloit Farmers Market for supporting local nonprofits ❤️

10/07/2026

BIFF Year ’Round is BACK! Join us tomorrow Wednesday, October 7 for the return of the Secret Screening Club at the Hendricks Center for the Arts.

The film? That’s the secret. Here’s your hint:
A man accustomed to studying stories suddenly finds himself living one.

Doors 6:00 PM | Film 6:30 PM
$10 at the door | FREE for BIFF Film Society members & Beloit College students

Coffee, water, and cookies will be available. Please enter through the parking lot entrance.

Come take a chance on a film and help us discover a potential BIFF 2027 favorite!

09/21/2026

Filmmakers, we want to see your film!

Submissions are still open for BIFF 2027. Bring your story to Beloit and experience a community that truly shows up for independent film, with some of the most engaged audiences you’ll find on the festival circuit.

Next deadline is October 5th and final deadline is November 1 for BIFF 2027 considerations.

Submit through FilmFreeway today! https://filmfreeway.com/BeloitInternationalFilmFestival

Beloit is the place to share your film.

09/20/2026

The Secret Screening Club is BACK!

Starting Wednesday, October 7, join us weekly at the Hendricks Center for the Arts, (409 Pleasant St., Downtown Beloit) and help discover films for BIFF 2027.

The film? That’s the secret. We’ll send a few hints via email the week of each screening, but you won’t know what’s playing until it hits the screen. We might even revisit a BIFF 2026 contenders to see if we missed the mark.

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM | Doors at 6:00 PM

Admission: $10 at the door | FREE for BIFF Film Society members and Beloit College students

More info coming soon at beloitfilmfest.org.

07/22/2026

07/22/2026

Two special film screenings are coming to Beloit!

Join us Saturday, July 25, for the return of BIFF Power of Film Award winner CYCLE, followed by the free Beloit premiere of Kings of Kubb (Visit Beloit) on Monday, July 27.

Two powerful stories, two great community events. We hope to see you there!

06/29/2026

🏆 Back by popular demand!

Join us for a special return screening of CYCLE, the recipient of BIFF's Power of Film Award, a film that has continued to earn recognition at festivals across the country.

CYCLE pierces the silence surrounding police violence in America through the story of Ty'rese West, an 18-year-old Black teenager killed by police in Racine, Wisconsin. Created in close collaboration with Ty'rese's family, the film reclaims his story—not as a statistic, but as a beloved son whose life and legacy deserve to be remembered.

📅 Saturday, July 25
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 Beloit College Powerhouse - 850 Pleasant St., Beloit, WI
🎟️ Tickets: $10 (FREE for BIFF Film Society Members)

🎬 Special Q&A with the filmmakers immediately following the screening. This is your opportunity to hear firsthand about the making of this powerful documentary and the impact it continues to have.

This is more than a film—it's a conversation that matters. Bring your friends, spread the word, and let's pack the house for an unforgettable afternoon.

04/29/2026

Huge congratulations to our amazing partners at the Hampton Inn Beloit

Being recognized in the top 1% of Hampton by Hilton properties is such an incredible achievement, and it speaks volumes about the care, consistency, and heart your team brings to every guest experience. We see it firsthand, especially during BIFF, and it truly makes a difference for our filmmakers, guests, and community.

We are so grateful to have you as part of the BIFF family and proud to partner with a team that goes above and beyond every single day. Here is to celebrating this well deserved recognition and all the work that made it happen. 👏❤️