Submit Your Film - Rhode Island International Film Festival

Be part of RIIFF

SUBMIT
YOUR
FILM

— BE A PART OF THE FESTIVAL

Choosing the right format

Digital H264, Blu-ray, ProRes.

Subtitles

All films must be on their original language
with english subtitles

Film Lenght

Features: 41 minutes or longer. Shorts: 40 minutes or less per Academy rules.

Submitting your film to RIIFF can be a transformative experience. Hear from filmmakers whose careers skyrocketed after showcasing their work at our festival. Discover the opportunities, recognition, and connections that await you. Submit your film and start your journey today!

"What a fantastic festival !!! I loved every bit of it. I am so honoured to have been a part of the 2023 event with my short film "How to See a Kite". The staff was amazing and it was a thrill to meet so many talented people all in one place."

Harald Sørlie

"How to See a Kite"

Our teams film "Ashes Over Coffee" got short listed as a Semi-Finalist last year in 2023. This is a really competitive film festival to get into. 7200 applicants applied 983 qualified and 300 were selected. A festival that's definitely worth the entree fee. Will definitely submit my next project here again.

Hamid Khosravanipour

“Ashes Over Coffee”

I feel so blessed and grateful to be named a Semifinalist at this prestigious Film Festival with my spec script “The Sponsor. I wish I could have been there to meet other talented writers and filmmakers.

Sophie von Rheden

"The Sponsor"

The moment the email notification arrived, bearing the prestigious festival's logo, excitement and disbelief surged through me. It was a gratifying recognition of the hard work, dedication, and collaboration that went into bringing my vision to life. The realization that my film was chosen among countless submissions filled me with a sense of accomplishment that words can scarcely capture. Thank you to Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival.

Rohit Singh Rathore

"Incubus"

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Academy Awards

Our most notable prizes are the selection of Best Short Film Live Action (Grand Prize), Best Documentary Short (Grand Prize), and Best Animated Short (Grand Prize) that in turn are eligible for nomination by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Coveted Award

Total nominations

Confessions
Stéphane Nepton

One note man
By Maxime Robin

Je me souviens
By Dania Bdeir

Harvey
By Kate McMullen

Ninety-Five Sense
Stéphane Nepton

Taking Back the Groove
Mari Mantela

Total nominations

Countries submitted

Attending

Oscars

Films in competition

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RIIFF draws film submissions from over 60 countries, celebrating diverse global storytelling. With numerous Oscar-qualifying films, the festival provides a prestigious platform for international filmmakers.

Screenings

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Countries join the festival

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Oscar Nominations
(14 wins)

year round attendance