Riverside International Film Festival

Riverside, California, United States, North America

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Riverside International Film Festival

Riverside, California, United States, North America

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General Information

edition

19th

organizers

James Buchholz

President and Festival Director

Maxine Adjei-Dadson

Festival Programmer

Contact details

Riverside, California 92506 United States

92506

madjeidadson@gmail.com

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About the festival

Annually since 2002, RIFF has brought the best in contemporary international and independent film to the Inland Empire region of Southern California, the fastest growing area in America. In this, our 18th year, RIFF seeks diverse and challenging films of social upheaval, human conflict, and the boldness of the human spirit. We also enjoy the best of comedy, mystery, science fiction. and horror. We particularly appreciate subtitled films, student films, and animation. A very high percentage of filmmakers and actors attend to present their films and to participate in workshops and forums.

Awards to the Audience Favorite in the categories of Feature Film, Documentary, Short Film, Student Film, and Animation.

Jury Awards in Feature Film, Documentary, Short Film, Student Film, and Animation.

Award for film in any category selected for the Founder's Award and the President's Award.

About

Annually since 2002, RIFF has brought the best in contemporary international and independent film to the Inland Empire region of Southern California, the fastest growing area in America. In this, our 18th year, RIFF seeks diverse and challenging films of social upheaval, human conflict, and the boldness of the human spirit. We also enjoy the best of comedy, mystery, science fiction. and horror. We particularly appreciate subtitled films, student films, and animation. A very high percentage of filmmakers and actors attend to present their films and to participate in workshops and forums.

Awards to the Audience Favorite in the categories of Feature Film, Documentary, Short Film, Student Film, and Animation.

Jury Awards in Feature Film, Documentary, Short Film, Student Film, and Animation.

Award for film in any category selected for the Founder's Award and the President's Award.

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

All entries must be submitted online. If your film is selected, we will require an online press kit. We welcome postcards for festival display. RIFF does not provide housing or transportation costs to filmmakers attending the festival.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Feature Film
Early Bird (1st December, 2020) $25
Regular (31st December, 2020) $35
Late (22nd January, 2021) $40

60 minutes or more. Live action or animation.

Documentary Film
Early Bird (1st December, 2020) $25
Regular (31st December, 2020) $35
Late (22nd January, 2021) $40

Any length is considered. All topics are welcome and any time period may be covered.

Short Film
Early Bird (1st December, 2020) $25
Regular (31st December, 2020) $35
Late (22nd January, 2021) $40

Under 60 minutes in length, live action or animation.

Animation
Early Bird (1st December, 2020) $25
Regular (31st December, 2020) $35
Late (22nd January, 2021) $40

Any length, any topic.

Student Film
Early Bird (1st December, 2020) $20
Regular (31st December, 2020) $20
Late (22nd January, 2021) $20

Film by a currently enrolled or recently graduated student filmmaker, any length.

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