Ridgefield Independent Film Festival arrives in town next week

The Ridgefield Independent Film Festival (RIFF) is an intimate, international and inspired film festival that aims to make the world a more compassionate place through the sharing of stories from around the globe through cinema. RIFF runs May 19-21, with 55 films being screened around town at venues including the Ridgefield Library, Keeler Tavern Museum, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield Playhouse and the Prospector Theater. For the most up-to-date information about film screenings, masterclasses and receptions taking place this weekend and to purchase passes and individual tickets visit www.riff.website.

Library Schedule - Friday, May 19 2:30 p.m. (Program 1) An Evening of Eternity Germany - student film - narrative feature 4:15 p.m. (Program A) Swimming In The Desert USA - narrative short   The Chocolate Case Netherlands - documentary feature

Library Schedule - Saturday, May 20 11 a.m. (Program C) My Name Is Joan USA - documentary short   Robert Shaw - Man of Many Voices USA - documentary feature 1 p.m. (Program D) Jewel's Catch One USA - documentary feature 2:30 p.m. (Program E) Change Singapore - animated short   Forgotten Farms USA - documentary feature 4 p.m. (Program F) Written Off USA - documentary feature 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Media Lab web series runs all day in the Donofrio Technology Center: Two Guys USA - web series   Slummy Mummy USA - web series 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Donofrio Technology Center Umphrey's McGee 360 Virtual Reality Puppet String Sample some of this 360 Degree VR music video. USA  - Virtual Reality Experience

Library Schedule - Sunday, May 21 11:00 a.m.  (Program Q) One Big Home USA - Documentary Feature 12:35 p.m. (Program R) Shallow Waters: The Public Death of Raymond Zack Narrative Short: + filmmaker talk back USA - Director: Jaime Longhi

For tickets and passes visit www.riff.website