Best States for Indie Filmmakers
June 7-12, 2022
RICHMOND
INTERNATIONAL
Film festIval
2021 DATEs: JUNE 7-12
Now Taking Submissions via the Links Below
SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN for the 2022 Fest
If you would like to submit your film or script to be considered for the 2022 festival, you can do so through the Film Freeway button below.
If you would like to submit your band to be considered for the 2022 festival, you do so through the button below.
2021 festival
It's officially a wrap!
Congratulations to this year's prestigious Grand Jury Prize & Audience Choice Award Winners. To view the results, visit below.
ADVANCED TICKETING
VIEW THE 2021 FILM GUIDE, SCHEUDLE & ADVANCED TICKET, PASSES, AND BADGE OPTIONS BELOW
LOCAL AREA GUIDE
SNEAK PEEK @ RIFF'S 2021 OFFICIAL SELECTION PREMIERES
(SEE THE FILM PAGE FOR THE COMPLETE LINE-UP)
SAFETY GUIDELINES: The health and public safety of guests, patrons, and employees are of primary importance to us and we will be following City of Richmond guidelines to maintain healthy environments at all venues. Masks are asked to be worn for unvaccinated individuals to all indoor events and social distancing restrictions followed as necessary. The festival will continue to adhere to the latest city of Richmond guidelines throughout festival week.
2020 VIRTUAL OPTIONS:
INTRODUCING THE RIFFx ONLINE FILM SERIES: In April, RIFF produced an online film and music series that highlights many of the upcoming films that will premiere at the festival plus bands, educational industry topics, and more. This is a free series and past episodes can be accessed here in late July for those who missed the live episodes.
PAST GUESTS, AWARDS & HIGHLIGHTS
THE FESTIVAL & RVA
RIFF, one of the largest international competitive film festivals in the Mid-Atlantic, brings cutting edge film & music to the beautiful historic city of Richmond, Virginia.
RVA is a thriving arts, food, and craft brewery city in the U.S. and has been voted as one of the best places for moviemakers to work & live in the country, and top places for indie filmmakers to shoot their projects (Moviemaker Magazine). For more info on the city visit HERE .
"A DRAW FOR FILMMAKERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY, RIFF GIVES ATTENDEES THE CHANCE TO EXPLORE THE MAGICAL WORLD OF MOVIES."
"RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AND FOUNDER, HEATHER WATERS, FEATURED ON THE COVER OF RICHMOND MAGAZINE, "THE TOP PEOPLE AND PLACES TO WATCH."
WELCOME!
In 2011, Waters founded the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF). As a producer and director, Waters can be seen working behind the scenes in a variety of film and music projects, but is also known to be a strong promoter and developer of other creatives. In addition to producing RIFF, she is the President & Executive Director of the RIFF Arts Institute, Founder of the Media Industry Xchange & FLOW Collective, Co-Founder of the Creative World Awards, and past President of the Virginia Production Alliance (VPA), the leading advocacy organization responsible for bolstering film and developing crew and talent across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
6 days of films, music, panels & special events
"RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL RE-BRANDING TO BE THE NEXT SXSW"
recent SPECIAL GUESTS:
Kate Bosworth, Michael Polish, Danny Glover, Samuel Roukin, Lee Aronsohn, Rene Balcer, former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe, Governor Ralph Northam, Mayor Levar Stoney & Carolyn Hsu-Balcer
RIFF Festival Short. Flow.
Last year's competitive music showcase featured more than 50 local, national, and international bands.
RIFF Festival Short. Emerge.
Best States for Indie Filmmakers
Source: https://www.rvafilmfestival.com/
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