6th Annual Rainier Independent Film Festival

May 16, 2012
We have completed the majority of the schedule but still are tweaking it a bit for second showings, etc. Please stay tuned for additions and/or changes and a link to buy your passes/tickets for the Festival soon!

Opening Night Film is SEARCHING FOR SONNY!

May 3, 2012
The 6th Annual Rainier Independent Film Festival is pleased to present the Opening Night Film SEARCHING FOR SONNY. This film has been picking up numerous awards on the festival circuit since its premiere at the Austin Film Festival.

Andrew Disney, the writer and director of the film, is enjoying the success of his directorial debut. "As a filmmaker, there's nothing better than having to choose where to travel to see your movie play," Disney said. "Watching audiences laugh and embrace 'Searching for Sonny' makes all the years spent on this project so worth it."

We are delighted that Andrew will be in attendance for Q & A after the showing. There is also a very strong possibility that one of the main actors will also be in attendance. Click here for the film synopsis and website. Don't miss this great kick off event followed by the Opening Night Gala!

p.s. Decisions are still being made for films being accepted for the rest of the film line-up... stay tuned.

May 1, 2012
We are still finalizing the line-up and want to convey to all of the filmmakers that have not yet heard from us that we are about a week away from having all notifications done. In the meantime here are a few more films in the line-up. Please check the film list to see all the films accepted so far.

Children of the Air
Mijo (My Son)
The Pipedreams Project

All the Best,
Win Whittaker, RIFF Festival Director

April 26, 2012
Here is a partial list of the films accepted so far. We are running a bit behind for notifications so please bear with us. We have had a few filmmakers not respond to acceptance notifications sooo... check ALL of your e-mail boxes. As of now no news is good news!

Alone Together
Bathing & the Single Girl
Bawra Mann
Carbon for Water
Fambul Tok
Grounds for Resistance
Hanuman Airlines
Homecoming
Incest! The Musical
It's In the Blood
Live Outside the Box
The Man at the Counter
Masque
Roadmap to Apartheid
Rumblestrips
Searching for Sonny
Validation

All the Best,
Win Whittaker, RIFF Festival Director

April 19, 2012
Well here we are in the midst of making decisions and we just could not hold off announcing any longer a few of the films already chosen for RIFF 2012. We are by no means finished filling in our film schedule and over the next few weeks we will be locking in the rest of the line-up. Sometimes a slots open up because films drop out or the filmmakers don't get back in touch regarding the initial acceptance letter. So again, if you have not heard from us it is because we are still fighting for your film!

And now the first three films officially on for RIFF 2012 are:
Rumblestrips
Hanuman Airlines
Bathing & the Single Girl

All the Best,
Win Whittaker, RIFF Festival Director

ABOUT RIFF
The Rainier Independent Film Festival is in its 6th season and is still dedicated to providing Independent Filmmakers venues to have their films screened in the tranquil area surrounding Mount Rainier.

Mixing films, workshops and the laid-back setting of the area, this festival is set apart in the fact that it is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with film industry people outside of the hustle and bustle typically associated with the business.

Located in the shadow of Mount Rainier, the Ashford Valley provides the perfect setting for this festival. Our screening venues range from an authentic circular Yurt, an elementary school built in the 1920's with capacity of 400, to an intimate setting in the prestigious Nisqually Lodge. All projection is shown in the latest in digital technology.

Because of the unique location and our understanding that limited funds (if any!) are available to Independent Filmmakers, complimentary lodging will be provided by RIFF to the selected filmmakers in attendance.

All the Best,
Win Whittaker, RIFF Festival Director