Years running: 22 (since 2003)
Riverside International Film Festival
International Film Festival.
About
The Riverside International Film Festival continues to grow in size, scope and stature as a prominent venue for top quality international cinema, showing films from around the world, including world premieres, features, shorts and documentaries.
The City of Riverside, a major center of arts and culture in Inland Southern California, proudly welcomes the international film community and audiences who enjoy and appreciate entertaining, enlightening, inspiring and provocative stories of our world, as told by some of the industry's most innovative filmmakers and up-and-coming directors.
RIFF has attracted many global entries from France, Germany, China, Korea, Japan, Mexico, Argentina, Africa and India and from all over the US. The event kicks off with a huge networking party, followed by 10 days of screenings, red carpet premieres, and panels with industry executives and after-parties.
Awards
- Awards of $100 each to the Audience Favorite in the categories of Feature Film, Documentary, Short Film, Student Film, and Animation. ($500)
- Awards of $100 each for Jury Awards in Feature Film, Documentary, Short Film, Student Film, and Animation. ($500)
- Award of $100 for film in any category selected for the Founder's Award. ($100)
Rules
- Submissions are to be made via Filmfreeway system.
- Subtitles language: English
Premiere Requirements
No premiere requirement
Jury and Organizers
James Buchholz (PRESIDENT AND FESTIVAL DIRECTOR)
Christian Buchholz (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Documents
Place
United States
Riverside
Official Website
Contacts
Address:
7171 Bodewin Court
Riverside, CA 92506
United States
Phone: 951-662-0526
Email:
riff.films@gmail.com
Contact Emails
Social Networks
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- Opening DateOctober 16, 2023
- Earlybird DeadlineNovember 30, 2023
- Regular DeadlineDecember 31, 2023
- Late DeadlineJanuary 21, 2024
- Extended DeadlineFebruary 11, 2024
- NotificationsMarch 10, 2024
- Event Dates10 — 14 April 2024
Film by a currently enrolled or recently graduated student filmmaker, any length.
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Earlybird Deadline — $15
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Regular Deadline — $25
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Late Deadline — $40
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Extended Deadline — $40
Any length, any topic.
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Earlybird Deadline — $25
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Regular Deadline — $35
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Late Deadline — $55
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Extended Deadline — $55
Any length is considered. All topics are welcome and any time period may be covered.
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Earlybird Deadline — $25
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Regular Deadline — $35
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Late Deadline — $55
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Extended Deadline — $65
Under 60 minutes in length, live action or animation.
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Earlybird Deadline — $25
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Regular Deadline — $35
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Late Deadline — $55
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Extended Deadline — $55
60 minutes or more. Live action or animation.
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Earlybird Deadline — $25
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Regular Deadline — $35
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Late Deadline — $55
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Extended Deadline — $65
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