Welcome to the 10th edition of the Realtime International Film Festival (RTF).
Established in 2016, our vision is "to establish a genuinely international, all-encompassing, future-oriented, technologically mindful, and remotely accessible film festival." Our core values are Inclusiveness, Collaboration, and Equity (ICE).
Our corporate vision is "to become the most celebrated festival that promotes independent films, driven by technology, accessible remotely, with a strong focus on Cultural and Creative Arts."
We are nurturing the upcoming generation of filmmakers and believe we have permanently transformed the festival scene with numerous timely innovations and interventions.
Like the 2024 edition, the 2025 Edition of RTF will be a DESTINATION edition, featuring our signature Realtime 20-hour Filmmaking Challenge!
Our MISSION is to foster an Artistic baseline where equity and openness are promoted among Creative Artists, Filmmakers, & Film Enthusiasts; essentially, a platform "Where everyone feels equal."
'Our LANGUAGE is "ART", our MEDIUM is "TECHNOLOGY," and we celebrate the "HUMAN TALENTS" behind "ARTISTIC FILMS."
The Festival welcomes entries from filmmakers worldwide without discrimination and offers waivers for submission fees to filmmakers from countries facing payment restrictions due to imposed sanctions.
We honor the FILMS (particularly Artistic Films) and their CREATORS. We also highlight and showcase current TECHNOLOGIES impacting filmmaking.
Our aim is not to be the most glamorous Festival but to be "the most Accessible, All-inclusive, Innovative, Eco-friendly, and Technology-focused" Festival from Africa that draws global attention.
For more details, please visit our website: http://www.realtimefilmfestival.com
IMPORTANT NOTE (Before you submit)
1. As a festival, we are committed to screening selected films, but we DO NOT screen any movie outside the submission period for a given edition (year). Therefore, films submitted in a particular year will not be shown at our festival or any related event afterward unless they are specifically requested for a specially curated screening.
2. We frequently use clips, stills, and photographs from submitted films for festival-related "visuals" - including posters, banners, and electronic displays - all aimed at promoting and publicizing the festival. We utilize sequences extracted from submitted films, not exceeding 20 seconds in length, for promotional and publicity purposes. Additionally, we do not offer payment for film screenings and exclusively showcase films provided directly by the filmmakers.
RTF 2025 FESTIVAL REWARDS:
Please read carefully.
Presentation of Awards is based on Submissions in the relevant categories. Awards will NOT be presented in any category where submissions are not made appropriately before the last deadline.
Films submitted to the non-competitive categories are also not eligible for Awards. These submissions are made by filmmakers who wish to exhibit their films but are not interested in winning awards. The jury may decide, however, to reward an exceptional film submitted in this category. Still, it is entirely up to the jury, and subject to approval by the head of jury.
The Realtime Film making Challenge films are expected to be a minimum of five minutes long and must have a great story, beautiful Cinematography, Lighting, and Sound.
A selection of the best movies made during the 20-hour REALTIME FILMMAKING CHALLENGE is showcased exclusively during the closing ceremony each year.
(AWARD CATEGORIES)
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NON COMPETITIVE & FREE TO SUBMIT
1. SHORT FILM / MUSIC FILM SHOWCASE (Non - Competitive & FREE to submit)
2. FEATURE FILM / DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE (Non - Competitive & FREE to submit)
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The Hourglass Awards
(a) THE BIG SEVEN:
1. BEST FESTIVAL THEMED FILM (COMPETITIVE - THE BIG SEVEN)
2. BEST DIRECTOR (COMPETITIVE - THE BIG SEVEN)
3. BEST SCREENPLAY (COMPETITIVE - THE BIG SEVEN)
4. BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER (COMPETITIVE - THE BIG SEVEN)
5. BEST EDITOR (COMPETITIVE - THE BIG SEVEN)
6. BEST LIGHTING DESIGNER (COMPETITIVE - THE BIG SEVEN)
7. BEST SOUND DESIGNER (COMPETITIVE - THE BIG SEVEN)
(b) COMPETITIVE WITH SUBMISSION - (With applicable fees)
1. BEST DOCUMENTARY - Worldwide (COMPETITIVE)
2. BEST MOVIE BY A FOREIGN FEMALE DIRECTOR / PRODUCER (Non - African) (COMPETITIVE)
3. BEST UNCOMPLETED MOVIE - WORK IN PROGRESS - Movies still in the making (COMPETITIVE)
4. BEST NOLLYWOOD SHORT FILM - New Filmmakers (COMPETITIVE)
5. BEST NOLLYWOOD SHORT FILM - Established Filmmakers (COMPETITIVE)
6. BEST NOLLYWOOD (NIGERIAN) FEATURE FILM (COMPETITIVE)
7. BEST AFRICAN SHORT FILM - For other African Countries except for Nigeria (COMPETITIVE)
8. BEST FOREIGN SHORT FILM - Outside Africa (COMPETITIVE)
9. BEST FOREIGN FEATURE FILM - Outside Africa (COMPETITIVE)
10. BEST MOVIE FROM FRANCOPHONE AFRICA (COMPETITIVE)
11. BEST AFRICAN FEATURE FILM - All other African Countries except Nigeria (COMPETITIVE)
12. BEST MUSIC FILM - Music Videos with great storylines (COMPETITIVE)
13. BEST LEAD ACTOR (COMPETITIVE)
14. BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (COMPETITIVE)
15. BEST LEAD ACTRESS (COMPETITIVE)
16. BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (COMPETITIVE)
17. BEST CHILD ACTOR (COMPETITIVE)
18. BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS / PROSTHETIC MAKE UP (COMPETITIVE)
19. BEST ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (COMPETITIVE)
20. BEST INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION (COMPETITIVE)
21. BEST VISUAL EFFECTS (VFX) (COMPETITIVE)
22. BEST POETRY (COMPETITIVE)
23. BEST SPOKEN WORD (COMPETITIVE)
24. BEST STUDENT FILM - Worldwide (COMPETITIVE)
25. BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY (COMPETITIVE)
26. BEST CELL PHONE / TAB MOVIE (COMPETITIVE)
27. BEST INSPIRATIONAL / CHRISTIAN FILM (COMPETITIVE)
28. BEST INSPIRATIONAL / MUSLIM FILM (COMPETITIVE)
29. BEST 3D MOVIE (COMPETITIVE)
30. FILMS MADE BY A CHILD DIRECTOR AGED 7 - 15
31. BEST FILM MADE "FOR KIDS" - By Any Filmmaker
32. BEST AFRICAN ANIMATION
33. BEST 360 Degree Video
34. BEST ADVERT / COMMERCIAL
35. BEST MOVIE BY AN AFRICAN FEMALE DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
36. BEST REAL-TIME MOVIE (To be shot & completed on the final day of the Festival)
(c) CERTIFICATES FOR TEAMS AT THE REAL-TIME FILM CHALLENGE (Variable each year)
1. Best TEAM (Innovation)
2. Best TEAM (Production ethics)
3. BEST TEAM (Deadline Record Time)
4. Best Behind the scenes edit.
6. Best Production stills
7. Best Movie Title
8. Best lead Actor in a Real-time challenge film
9. Best Supporting Actor in a Real-time challenge film
10. Best lead Actress in a Real-time challenge film
11. Best supporting Actress in a Real-time challenge film
(d) INDUSTRY SPECIALTY AWARDS / PLAQUES (Variable each year)
1. AWARD FOR BEST STUNTS PERSON (Winner & First Runner-up )
2. AWARD FOR BEST REAL-TIME FILM PROJECT (First and Second Runners-up )
3. AWARD FOR BEST PROSTHETIC MAKE-UP SPECIALIST (First Runner-up )
(e) HONORARY MENTIONS (Variable each year)
1. Best Trailer
2. Best P & A and Merchandising
3. Best Technology - Production
4. Best Technology - Post Production
5. Fantastic Brand Support
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Jiacheng Wang
September 2024 -
Siraj Ansari
September 2024 -
September 2024
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Vittorio Caratozzolo
September 2024 -
September 2024
