
A screening of the documentary “The Craft: Rhode Island,” an independent film exploring the local craft beer industry, was hosted at RISD Museum in Providence as part of the Rhode Island International Film Festival on August 10. The new film, which won the Providence Film Festival Award Grand Prize at the Rhode Island International Film Festival, is directed by Dave Ricci, Co-founder and CEO of Eleven Design, LLC. Featuring Union Station Brewery, Coddington Brewing Company, Ravenous Brewing Company, Whalers Brewing Company, Foolproof Brewing Company, Shaidzon Beer Company, Crooked Current Brewery, Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co., Grey Sail Brewing, Proclamation Ale Company, Revival Brewing Co., The Guild: Tap Room, Trinity Brewhouse, Tilted Barn Brewery, Providence Brewing Company, Narragansett Beer, LineSider Brewing Co. and Long Live Beerworks, the documentary takes viewers behind the scenes with a look into Rhode Island’s booming craft beer industry.
- “The Craft: Rhode Island” screening was part of the Rhode Island International Film Festival held at the RISD Museum.
- A screening of the documentary “The Craft: Rhode Island” took place at the RISD Museum as part of the Rhode Island International Film Festival on August 10.
- Sean Larkin, Co-owner/Brewer, Revival Brewing Co. was one of the industry professionals interviewed in “The Craft: Rhode Island.”
- Guests enjoyed local brews including Revival Brewing Star Child Pilsner.
- Efren Hidalgo, CEO/Co-founder/Brewer, Providence Brewing Company; Jeremy Ruff, Owner/Head Brewer, LineSider Brewing Co.; and Shannon Ruff.
- Rhode Island Brewery Passports, available at all Rhode Island breweries, give beer lovers the opportunity to receive prizes, including an exclusive Rhode Island Brewers Guild collaboration beer.
- Gary A. Richardson, Executive Director, Rhode Island Brewers Guild handed out Rhode Island Brewery Passports to guests.
- Jim Crooks, Vice President of Marketing, Narragansett Beer; Nick Garrison, President and Founder, Foolproof Brewing Company; and Jason Nadeau, Packaging Manager, Foolproof Brewing Company.
- Back Row: Jason Nadeau, Foolproof Brewing Company; Nick Garrison, Foolproof Brewing Company; Efren Hidalgo, Providence Brewing Company; Brent Ryan, Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co.; Jeremy Ruff, LineSider Brewing Co; Beth Ricci, Eleven Design, LLC; Nick Charello, Eleven Design, LLC; Chris Ricci, Eleven Design, LLC. Front Row: Filmmaker Dave Ricci, Eleven Design, LLC and BJ Mansuetti, Narragansett Beer.
Photos by Laura Widness.