Rehoboth Beach Film Fest 2025: See ‘The Choral,’ ‘She Dances,’ & ‘The Inside’

The 27th annual Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival is set to showcase its latest selection of films from Nov. 3–9 in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

This year’s festival will feature films including “The Choral” led by Ralph Fiennes, “The Best You Can” starring Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, and Ray Romano, “The Inside” with Guy Pearce, “Fantasy Life” featuring Holland Taylor and Amanda Peet, and “She Dances,” a project written, produced, and headlined by Steve Zahn and Ethan Hawke.

Premieres at this year’s festival include “Dirty Hands” featuring Guy Nardulli and Patrick Muldoon, the last film of Michael Madsen “Mr. Wonderful,” and “Death on the Brandywine” starring Kate Burton, Tuc Watkins, and Jay Huguley.

The documentary segment will feature titles such as “Arrest the Midwife,” “For the Living,” “Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Saffron Robe.”

“Every year, the RBIFF turns Rehoboth Beach into a hub for cinema enthusiasts from all over the nation,” stated Lisa Black, a Board Member and Chair of the Artistic Committee, in a press release. “In our 27th year, we continue to focus on narratives that ignite discussions, foster creativity, and build connections.”

The event will also host discussions and Q&As such as “Writing and Directing for TV vs. Film” with Perry Lang from “Weeds” and “Dawson’s Creek,” and “Cinematography Excellence” with SOC Lifetime Achievement Award winner Barry Wetcher and Tony C. Jannelli of “Independence Day” and “The Manchurian Candidate.” More discussions will be announced later.

Friday’s agenda will highlight LGBTQ+ films with congresswoman Sarah McBride introducing her film “State of Firsts,” followed by Kelley Kali’s “elle/elle” featuring La Georgea and Dan Bucatinsky.

The festival will conclude with an awards ceremony on Nov. 9, presenting the Glass Wave Award in 12 categories, along with a $15,000 grant from Panavision and software company Final Draft/Coverfly.

Support for the festival comes from the Delaware Division of Arts, Longwood Foundation, Hyatt, and The Bangin Beats.