Annual film festival in Newport since 1997, with a reputation for exceptional programming. Showcasing over 100 screenings of national and international films, documentaries and shorts, including world premiers, the festival also features daily panel discussions with industry professionals.

Annual student film festival in Providence, concieved of and run by students at Brown University since 2001. The Ivy Film Festival encourages the creative efforts of undergraduate and graduate student filmmakers by acting as a quality venue for their work and by creating opportunities to learn from one another and talented professionals. The festival strives to garner recognition for student filmmakers by means of a panel of celebrity judges including: directors, producers, writers, and agents who will view the top films from the festival.