GHC partnership with local film festival sees star-studded guest lineup including filmmaker and actor Billy Bob Thornton

The Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) entered its 18th year last week with multiple films and star-studded guests like filmmaker and actor Billy Bob Thornton. Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is a longtime partner of the local non-profit organization led by RIFF Executive Director Seth Ingram who also serves as GHC’s Film Studies and Theater Chair.

Billy Bob Thornton attended this year as RIFF celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Oscar winning film “Sling Blade.” Thornton was presented the inaugural Flannery O’Connor Award for Storytelling at the festival.

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