What is the Reel Rhythm Fest?

Reel Rhythm Fest is a brand new event unlike none other in Central Texas. Held in Greater ​Killeen, this one day extravaganza will feature live music across various ​genres on two stages, a film festival with screenings of shorts, ​documentaries, and features, a youth performer mentor program, and a ​delicious food truck extravaganza. Our goal is to not only entertain the ​community but also stimulate the local economy by attracting visitors and ​promoting local businesses. A Portion of All Proceeds will go to creating ​scholarships for creative students.

Reel Rhythm was founded by the CEO of Space Create Interactive Studios, Toni Ringgold- Steele. ​With over 20 years of performance experience as a vocalist, actress, and musician, an advocate for ​the creative arts, and youth, a local business owner, and a believer in the power of unity and ​creativity. Toni recognized the need of more creative outlets and events in the Central Texas Area, ​that not only entertains but also STIMULATED the economy in Killeen. Working with countless ​creatives in the area, she knew it was time to create an event that not only showcased the local ​talent here, but attracted performers and visitors from all over.

SOME OF OUR AMAZING SPONSORS:

T. Ringgold Academy of Arts
Space Create Interactive Studios
T. Ringgold Enterprises
KZAMORE Enterprises
Wynning Entertainment
Retro World Podcast
KG Media
Project Spread A Lil Love
Killeen Convention & Vistors Bureau
And More!!!

Awards & Prizes

Winners will receive laurels, a certificate of recognition for their achievements, press coverage on all Festival social media platforms, a special invite to interview with Retro World's Podcast, and more!

We are also excited to award top winners in "BEST OVERALL", 4 hours of studio time at Killeens very own, Space Create Interactive Studios! Studio space can be used for filming and photography, you can even host your very own future premier event! To our musicians, we know how precious studio time can be. This is a great opportunity to use this time to do what you do best, MAKE & RECORD MUSIC!

These prizes recognize each filmmaker's achievements and provide valuable opportunities to further their careers.

FEATURE NARRATIVE CATEGORY:

Best Picture* (Best overall)
Best Director
Best Actor/Actress
Best Cinematography

FEATURE DOCUMENTARY CATEGORY:

Best Documentary Feature*
Best Director

SHORT NARRATIVE CATEGORY:

Best Picture* (Best Overall)
Best Director
Best Actor/Actress
Best Cinematography

SHORT DOCUMENTARY CATEGORY:

Best Short Documentary*
Best Director

MUSIC VIDEO:

Best Music Video* (Best Overall)
Best Director
Best Cinematography

Rules & Terms

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY:

Originality: Films must be original works and not infringe on the rights of any third parties.

Language: Non-English films must have English subtitles.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Submission Fees: All film submissions are FREE until July 31, 2024. After this date, all submissions will require a regular fee.

- Narrative Feature & Documentary Feature submissions: $30
- Narrative Short & Documentary Short submissions: $25
- Music Video submissions: $25

Number of Submissions: Filmmakers can submit multiple films, but each requires a separate fee.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Length: Short films must be under 40 minutes, and Feature films must be over 40 minutes.

CONTENT RESTRICTIONS:

Appropriate Content: Films must not contain any illegal, offensive, or inappropriate content (i.e. explicit sexual content, nudity, extreme depictions of violence and gore, any content promoting hate speech, racism, sexism, homophobia, or any form of discrimination, political propaganda of any kind, animal cruelty, plagiarism or any illegal activities without a clear artistic, educational, or documentary purpose).

Copyright Clearance: Filmmakers must have the rights to use all content in their film, including music and archival footage.

Consent: Filmmakers must have obtained consent from all participants featured in the film.

SCREENING & DISTRIBUTION:

Screening Rights: Upon submitting, filmmakers agree to permit Reel Rhythm Music & Film Festival the rights to screen any submissions at the festival.

Marketing: Upon submitting, filmmakers agree to permit Reel Rhythm Music and Film Festival the rights to use film stills, trailers, and excerpts for promotional purposes.

LEGAL & ETHICAL CONSIDERATION:

Indemnity: Upon submission, filmmakers indemnify Reel Rhythm Music and Film Festival and those in association with or sponsoring the festival against any legal claims related to the film.

Disqualification: Films that do not adhere to the rules may be disqualified without a refund of submission fees.
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  • Pascal Tessaud

    thank you for having awarded our music video WHERE I'M FROM !
    good luck for the future and merci beaucoup !!!

    September 2024
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  • Sukirthan Christurajah

    Good thanks for the nomination

    September 2024
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  • Padma Chebrolu

    Wonderful film festival and great communication

    September 2024
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  • Ewan McPherson

    Even though I'm abroad, the festival organisers kept in contact with me and responded to my queries (v.important for us that can't travel!). It was good to feel included and I think this festival deserves a lot of support, would definitely submit future music-related projects in the future.

    September 2024
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  • Rod Sáez Chávez

    Thank you very much, we are happy to be awarded in the event.

    September 2024
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