Every March, independent filmmakers travel from all over to screen their works for eager audiences in Beloit, Wisconsin.
The small city near Illinois might not seem like a cinematic hot spot, but for 21 years, the Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) has taken over downtown with screenings, parties, panels and a cultural fervor. “It’s bringing Beloit to the world and the world to Beloit,” says Sabrina Krejci, who manages festival operations.
The fest is mostly run by community volunteers who simply care about the arts, and the international lineup differs from the fests in Milwaukee and Madison. “You could go to all three film festivals and rarely see a duplicate,” Krejci says…