Rhode Island Historical Society’s First Annual Archive Remix Film Festival
Three Nights of Local Filmmakers Creatively Remixing Historical Footage
(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – The Rhode Island Historical Society, in partnership with LittleFire, is pleased to present its first annual Archive Remix Film Festival. This three-night, three-location event begins Friday, September 10, and will present an hour-long program of 3-minute creative remixes by local filmmakers using materials from the RIHS Moving Image and Audio Collections (MIAC).
Creators were provided with access to over 300 minutes of footage from the 20th Century and tasked with creating 3-minute short films composed of at least 75% archival footage.
“As an archivist, there’s nothing more gratifying than seeing the materials in your care put to use,” says Archivist and Curator of MIAC Becca Bender. “We’re particularly excited to see how the Remix participants extract new meaning from the RIHS film collections through creative reuse.”
All screenings will begin at 7pm and will take place on Friday, September 10 at the RIHS Aldrich House headquarters in Providence; Saturday, September 11 at the Newport Art Museum in Newport; and Sunday, September 12 at the South County Museum in Narragansett.
All events will be outdoors, weather permitting. Registration is required for alternative indoor seating in the event of inclement weather. Guests may register by visiting
Outdoor screenings will have gates open at 6:30pm with guests welcome to bring coolers and refreshments. If events are moved indoors, refreshments will not be permitted. Masking requirements and COVID-protocols will be continually updated and communicated to all registrants.
This event is made possible in part with support from the Herman H. Rose Civic, Cultural and Media Access Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation.
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s oldest and only state-wide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting, and sharing Rhode Island’s past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st-century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center, and the Aldrich House.
The headquarters of the Rhode Island Historical Society are located at 110 Benevolent Street, Providence, RI 02906. Information: (401) 331-8575. Website: rihs.org. Follow the RIHS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
LittleFire is a creative content agency, creating content for broadcast, streaming, and social media.
Archive Remix Film Festival
When: September 10-12, 7pm
Where: Friday, September 10: Aldrich House (110 Benevolent Street, Providence, RI 02906)
Saturday, September 11: Newport Art Museum (76 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840)
Sunday, September 12: South County Museum (115 Strathmore St, Narragansett, RI 02882)