ReadingFilmFEST created by filmmakers for filmmakers!
SUBMISSIONS for the 2025 season OPEN!
IMPORTANT: Our email address has changed for submission questions.
info@readingfilm.org
PLEASE READ Rules & Terms CAREFULLY! Failure to do so may lead to rejection of your submission.
Voted by filmmakers as a 100 Top Reviewed Film Festival, ReadingFilmFEST is the small festival with a big attitude! We are dedicated to bringing filmmakers and film lovers together, creating a filmmaker-centric festival.
For filmmakers ready to make the trip to Reading, we offer:
- complimentary lodging for filmmakers whose films have been accepted
- educational/discussion panels for filmmakers
- wonderful audiences
- live Q&A with audiences
ReadingFilmFEST is committed to gender parity. We are looking for the best films in all genres by Women Filmmakers. The festival also encourages filmmakers of color and Latino filmmakers to submit their work to help us create a truly diverse program.
The festival is juried by a panel of local film enthusiasts, with winners chosen by film professionals in each genre. Each film is viewed by at least 3 jurors, ensuring a fair process and high-quality selections.
STUDENT FILMS
The student competition is open to high school and college/university students. Students must be currently enrolled to submit.
STUDENT FILMS REQUIRE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT :
Email your Name, Name of School, School Address, Graduation Year, Name of Film, and a copy of your current student ID to submissions@readingfilmfest.com. If you do not email a copy of your Student ID, your PROJECT WILL BE IGNORED!
Student films must be under 20 minutes. Genres include: Short, Documentary and Animated. Existing or new projects will be accepted. Student films will be juried by the festival’s regular jury of film lovers and experts. (note – films with graphic violence, sex and language may be disqualified)
ANIMATION. Animated shorts must be under 20 minutes in length and must be partly or fully animated. Techniques could include 2D or 3D animation, stop-motion, hand-painted film, a mix of still or video and animation, animated title sequences, or any other technique. (note – films with graphic violence, sex and language may be disqualified). Student films will be juried by the festival’s regular jury of film lovers, plus professional animators.
AWARDS
- Best Narrative Feature
- Best Documentary
- Best Short Film
- Best Animated Film
- Best Made in Reading Film
- Best Film by Female Filmmaker
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Use of Music
- Best Student Film