The Oscar Experience: Providence is the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' grassroots program that enables not-for-profit charities to host glamorous parties centered around Oscar Night while raising much needed funds.
In 2013, the FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) has again been selected to host Rhode Island's only officially Academy sanctioned party, one of only 46 official parties throughout the country.
The elegant event will feature live coverage from ABC6, a "red carpet" entrance and reception with paparazzi, Producer Circle Awards, hors d'oeuvres, drinks, live music, silent auction, a sit-down dinner, gourmet desserts, raffle of VIP Passes to RIIFF 2013, and of course screening of the Academy Awards.
This year's special Red Carpet Guests include: Anne Conway, Museum of Work and Culture/RI Historical Society; Jocelyn Donaghue, Jamestown Center for the Arts; Rob George, I.A.T.S.E, Local 23; Michael Janusonis, Arts Writer, Providence Journal; and Michael Ryan, Rhode Island Film Collaborative.
Funding generated by The Oscar Experience: Providence will be used to not only underwrite the Festival's 17th Season in August, it will support such community outreach and educational programs as the Youth Film Jury, Rhode Island Film Forum; Cine ¡OLÉ!; the Golden Jasmine Chinese Film Festival; the Vortex Sci-Fi Film Festival; the New England Student Film Festival; the Providence GLBT Film Festival; the Providence Underground Film Festival; the Roving Eye International Film Festival; the RIIFF Technology Forum; the 7 Day PSA Competition; the KidsEye™ Summer Filmmaking Camp; Flickers North Country Film Festival; ScriptBiz™; the RI International Horror Film Festival; the Flickers North Country Film Festival and the Québec Film Festival (new for 2013).
Sunday, February 24 @ 6pm
The Vets (VMA)
One Avenue of the Arts
$85 Per Person
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