Films, Films, and Other Activities!

This year’s Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival will feature great films, in fact, 4½ days of films, available from morning to night. But, there’s lots more going on. Following are some non-film activities to enjoy.

Spirits Tasting • Friday (Nov 9), beginning at 6:30 p.m.
In the Big Tent (Sponsored by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery)

Sample small-batch spirits from the Dogfish Head Distillery, located in downtown Rehoboth Beach. Known for the ultra-smooth Blue Hen Vodka, as well as rums and gin, Dogfish Head is one of a handful of small-batch distilleries in the country. The folks from Dogfish will host a tutored sampling of the distillery’s current offerings.

Live Music – Katari Band • Friday (Nov 9), at 9:00 p.m.
In the Big Tent (Sponsored by Made By Hand)

Enjoy the sounds and rhythms of Latin-American folk music. In addition to performing a variety of music from classic to contemporary, the Katari Band raises funds to help community farmers in San Jorge preserve part of the Amazon jungle.

Beer Tasting • Saturday (Nov. 10) beginning at 5:00 p.m.
In the Big Tent (Sponsored by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery)

Come sample beers from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, the area’s only microbrewery! Do you remember when Dogfish Head started in downtown Rehoboth in 1995 as the smallest commercial brewery in America? Well now they’ve expanded into a second Milton, Delaware location and currently distribute beer to about 25 states and 4 countries. The beers of Dogfish Head are lauded in the global beer community as some of the most innovative in the world! Taste them for yourself as brewers from Dogfish will host a tutored sampling of the brewery’s latest offerings.

Israeli Wine Tasting • Saturday (Nov 10) at 8:00 p.m.
In the Big Tent (Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Delaware and supporters)

Wine producing is not new to Israel as the ancient land of Israel has been making wine for more than two thousand years. Since the 1980s, wine production in Israel has experienced a revolution in quality with the most recent trend being an emergence of new boutique wineries throughout the country. Learn about the qualities of Israeli wines and enjoy tasting the finest varieties available.

Israeli Folk Dancing • Saturday (Nov 10) at 9:00 pm
In the Big Tent (Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Delaware and supporters)

This year’s Country Spotlight will bring Israel to the big screen via a number of Israeli films. Israel will also come to the dance floor in the Big Tent. Join in a celebration of Israel’s upcoming 60th birthday as we dance the night away—the Israeli way.

Inside Israeli Film Seminar • 10–11:30 Sunday, Nov. 11
Upstairs Screening Room, Movies at Midway—No admission

As a companion to the Country Spotlight sidebar on the amazing Israeli films in the line-up, this seminar will explore an inside look at the state of filmmaking in the rather young nation of Israel. Learn about the socio-political climate, the funding mechanisms, the distribution channels, and the worldwide acceptance of Israeli films and other issues that are allowing the industry to experience a rapid growth both domestically and internationally. While the Israeli films being screened will be contemporary films, the historical perspectives will also be important in this panel as history is always an indicator of the future and this certainly hold true.