The Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival has unveiled this year’s lineup, set to take place Nov. 3–9 for its 27th year in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
This year’s lineup will include titles such as “The Choral” starring Ralph Fiennes, “The Best You Can” with Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick and Ray Romano, “The Inside” featuring Guy Pearce, “Fantasy Life” with Holland Taylor and Amanda Peet, and “She Dances” written, produced and toplined by Steve Zahn and Ethan Hawke.
The festival premieres at this year’s event will include “Dirty Hands” starring Guy Nardulli and Patrick Muldoon, “Mr. Wonderful,” Michael Madsen’s final film, and “Death on the Brandywine” with Kate Burton, Tuc Watkins and Jay Huguley.
The documentary program showcase will screen other projects, such as “Arrest the Midwife,” “For the Living,” “Girls Don’t Cry” and “Saffron Robe.”
“Each year, RBIFF transforms Rehoboth Beach into a destination for film lovers from across the country,” said Lisa Black, Board Member, Artistic Committee Chair and veteran guild producer in a press release. “As we celebrate our 27th year, we remain committed to highlighting stories that spark conversation, inspire creativity, and connect communities.”
Talkbacks and Q&As at this year’s event will include “Writing and Directing for TV vs. Film” with Perry Lang (“Weeds,” “Dawson’s Creek”), and “Cinematography Excellence” with SOC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Barry Wetcher and Tony C. Jannelli (“Independence Day,” “The Manchurian Candidate”). Additional conversations will be announced at a later time.
Friday’s programming spotlights LGBTQ+ storytelling with a special appearance by congresswoman Sarah McBride presenting her film “State of Firsts,” followed by Kelley Kali’s “elle/elle,” starring La Georgea and Dan Bucatinsky.
The awards ceremony breakfast will take place on Nov. 9, where the Glass Wave Award will be presented across 12 “Best” categories, including a $15,000 grant from Panavision and software company Final Draft/Coverfly.
The festival is supported by Delaware Division of Arts, Longwood Foundation, Hyatt, and Variety.
