PROVIDENCE OSCAR NIGHT® AMERICA TO BENEFIT THE RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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 (PROVIDENCE, RI)
– The excitement and glamour of Hollywood are coming to Providence on Oscar
Night. Residents of Rhode Island and southern New England can experience the
thrills and surprises of the 83rd Academy Awards®
on Sunday, February 27, 2011, at Providence’s own
Oscar Night® America
party. Benefiting FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival
(RIIFF), Providence’s Oscar Night celebration will be held at the VMA Arts & Cultural Center, 1
Avenue of the Arts, beginning at 6:30 p.m.  $50 includes the Preshow Reception and Reserved Theatre
Viewing. Purchase tickets online at http://www.filmfestival.org/OscarNightAmericaTKTS.php

or by calling 401.861.4445.

The Rhode Island event is one of 50 parties
officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences that
will be held across the country on Oscar Night. "Oscar Night has always
been an opportunity for friends and families to gather together and cheer for
their favorite films and stars," said Academy Executive Director Bruce
Davis.  "This nationwide
network of fundraising parties is a natural extension of that shared
experience." Oscar Night parties last year raised more than $3 million in
50 cities.  All money raised stays
in the local community.

The Providence audience will watch the Academy
Awards telecast live on large screens courtesy of WLNE TV 6 the Rhode Island affiliate of the ABC Television Network,
which broadcasts the Academy Awards presentation. This is the 18th year that
the Academy and ABC have cooperated with local charities to support official
Oscar Night viewing parties throughout the country. This year marks the second
year that Providence’s party has been sanctioned by the Academy.

DETAILS
OF THE EVENT…

 “Oscar Night generates excitement all over the world,” said Demetria
J. Carr, RIIFF Managing Director.  “With
the Academy’s support, we hope to throw a unique salute to the movies of 2010 that will
showcase an eclectic mix of RI glamour and creativity. “ABC6
will interview guests as they walk the red carpet to a fabulous celebration on
the VMA stage, sampling the finest appetizers from Ellen Loconto Catering,
Hollywood-style desserts from Simply Devine Catering, sweet surprises from
Sweet Lorraine’s, and jazz entertainment by the Eric Bloom Trio.

Other sponsors include Stella Artois, PMA
Industries, Amtrak, Glasswing Design, Barrington Printing, Valet Connection,
Renaissance Downtown Providence Hotel, and VMA Arts & Cultural Center. Gift
bags and official Academy programs will be available during the Preshow
reception. Exciting raffles, and Academy ballots will be presented throughout
the evening.

Additional funds will be raised to support the 15th
annual international film festival (slated for August 9-14th) from
sensational auction packages which include a Block Island retreat, week-end in
NH at The Balsams Grand Resort, golf at the exclusive Rhode Island Country
Club, makeover party for 4 at Alayne White Spa, Croquet lessons at Pond View
Racquet & Croquet Club, 23kGold Blown-Glasses vases by GOB design, Hotel
Packages and RI events.

RI Oscar Night® America committee members are
Lawrence Andrade, Sierra Barter, Ann Burke, Demetria Carr, Kortnee Cribby,
Janet Devine, Joyce Dinobile, Michael Drywa, Maryann Glosson, Will Gregerson,
Deb Hoch, Susanna Jackson, George Marshall, Tim Mendonca, Scott Oberacker, Duncan
Putney, Jason Resmini, Maryann Sullivan, and Doreen Vitale.

THE FLICKERS’ BACKSTORY
& MISSION:

The
mission of the Flickers, the Newport
Film Society & Arts Collaborative - now in its 29th year - has been to
serve as a creative partner in the arts by uniting various media and arts
disciplines that nurture the artistic process and support a vital part of our
community. This includes multi-disciplinary art presentations; artistic and
cultural activities; performance festivals; video and television productions;
audio recordings and broadcasts; educational outreach programs; and the FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film
Festival (RIIFF).

ABOUT THE RHODE ISLAND
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL:

The
FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF), has secured its place in the global
community as the portal for the best in international independent cinema,
earning the respect of domestic and foreign filmmakers, filmgoers and trend
watchers. This confluence of art and commerce brought together world-class
celebrities, award-winning filmmakers, new talent and audience members in
record numbers last year. Ranked as one of the top 12 Festivals in the United
States, RIIFF is also a qualifying festival for the Short Film Academy Award
through its affiliation with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
There are 65 film festivals worldwide which share this distinction and RIIFF is
the only festival in New England. The Festival takes place every August. For
more information about the festival, please visit www.rifilmfest.org.