RIFF Festival open its doors to all forms of independent filmmaking and art.
Our goal is to promote national independent filmmaking and develop interest in cinema among the romans.
Heart of RIFF is open to creative people with ability to help each other grow.
We’re seeking for VHQ Films in following aspects:
•Plot
•Combination of Genres
•Author's vision
•Uniqueness
•Cinematography
•Production Design
•Deep Characters

Regardless, we consider works of following types:
•Animation
•Experimental
•Work in Progress
•Screenplays

RIFF Event will be held for 4 days at evening and Q&A after screening with authors at 2024, November.
Daytime will be filled with lectures and art-lunches.

Best Feature Film
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Film
Best Short Documentary
Best Super Short Film
Best Student Film
Best Music Video
Best Animation
Best Experimental
Best Director
Best Indie Short Film
Best Indie Feature Film
Best Web/TV Series
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Thriller
Best Sci-fi
Best Fantasy
Best LGBTQ
Best Mobile Phone Short
Best Inspirational
Best Action
Best Actor Short Film
Best Actress Short Film
Best Actor Feature Film
Best Actress Feature Film
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Best VFX
Best Cinematography
Best Production
Best Music Video
Best Short Script
Best First-Time Screenplay (Short)
Best Feature Script
Best First-Time Screenplay (Feature)

*Term & Rules* All films in all genres will be considered. We consider a short to be under 40 minutes. Filmmakers certify they have the rights to music used in their films. Please upload a digital screener to FilmFreeway
*Requirements* For Short Films, the films need to be 40 minutes or less. We prefer most films sit on the shorter end of that spectrum—the average film we feature is 15-20 minutes. For Feature Films, the films need to be at least 50 minutes.
*Premier Status * No premiere status is required. *Rights:* We require films to have all necessary rights and releases secured for us to feature them. Yes, this includes music. *Refund Policy* Unfortunately we cannot refund a submission fee once you’ve submitted your film. Please make absolutely sure you want to submit your film before doing so. As with other festivals, your fee is paid for your film to be considered.

*Event*
We’ll notify all participants within two months before offline event and inform about specifications needed.

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Richard Thompson

    Thank you for awarding M0D3RN T1M3Z. I appreciate the communication, the website posting, and consideration now in your yearly event.

    April 2024
  • I was extremely happy to learn my screenplay, PACIFIC VALLEY, won Best Feature Script for the April 2024 season. Thank you Rome Indie Film Festival!

    April 2024
  • Venkat Sai Gunda

    Thrilled to have been part of this amazing festival and beyond grateful for the honor of winning an award. Such an unforgettable experience!

    January 2024
  • Alberto Gelmi

    It’s been an honor to participate in this fantastic festival.

    January 2024
  • It is a pleasure to be a part of such a beautiful festival. Thank you for honoring my Egaliter short film and me.

    October 2023