Rendezvous Film Festival

Welcome to Rendezvous Film Festival at Amelia Island FL - a Film Makers Haven where we spend 4 days celebrating the art of independent films and the dedicated souls who make them. The 13th Annual Rendezvous Film Festival on Amelia Island will take place September 24-27, 2020. Events and Screenings are all within walking distance in our historic downtown district with amazing fresh food, quaint shops, southern hospitality and stunning views of nature.

In addition to workshops, screenings, welcome mixer, after parties, an under the stars gala, green room for filmmakers, swag bags, a pitch fest and table reads we're continuing our Sunday Brunch for filmmakers but this year it'll be on a boat tour of the island. And this year we've partnered with Coastal Georgia Film Alliance to give brown bagged breakfast tours to visiting filmmakers showcasing amazing filmming areas in Nassau County and St. Marys / Kingsland, GA (where you can qualify for film incentives!) St. Marys was recently the home to the Shining sequel called Doctor Sleep and starring Ewan McGregor.

Awards will be given to the Best Actor, Actress, Child Actor, Screenplay, Feature, Student, Short, Florida Film, Director, Female Director. Awards are subject to change based on the submissions received.

All selected films received 1 VIP pass and all cast and crew are offered 1/2 off tickets.

Film Submisions:
1. Student Films must submit Student ID's to verify student statues with submissions.
2. All films submitted must have been completed in the last 2 years
3. All those submitting their films agree that they have the full permission and rights to submit the films.

Overall Rating

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Communication

Hospitality

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Sandy Parker

I was very impressed with the level of communication from this festival, and I absolutely LOVE their uniquely designed laurels! I really wanted to attend, but had a conflict with work. Nonetheless, I'm proud that ALIENATED was included in this well-run festival.

October 2019

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Walter Brandes

I wish I did not have conflicts as I REALLY wanted to attend this festival. Was just heartbroken that it didn't work out.

It looks like so much fun!

The e-mail correspondences were wonderful and detailed.

KILL AL was honoured to be part of this fest.

October 2019

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Lois Norman

Kim is a wonderful example of everything a festival should be: professional AND deeply human! So very happy that our script ‘Exposed’ got to the Finals and I really wish I could have been there to share it all with you! Until the next rendezvous! Thank you- Lois

October 2019

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Renji Philip

Had a fantastic time attending this festival with our feature, The Wake of Light. Communication from the outset was excellent and the entire staff was warm, helpful and fantastic. Not to mention the town of Fernandina Beach is a fantastic location for a film festival, or shooting a film. Highly recommend!

October 2019

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Aaron Hose

We were honored to have our film "A Fresh Perspective" not only selected but also nominated for Best Documentary Short at Rendezvous. Kim was super-friendly and always kept me updated regarding all festival matters. Unfortunately, due to an injury, we could not attend the festival, but it looked like everyone had a blast! I definitely plan to submit my next work to RFF! Thank you Kim & Team!

October 2019

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Dates & Deadlines

January 10, 2020
Opening Date
January 31, 2020
Early Birds
March 28, 2020
Regular Deadline
April 26, 2020
Extended Deadline
May 17, 2020
Late Deadline
June 6, 2020
Really Late Deadline
July 6, 2020
Notification Date
September 24 – 27, 2020
Event Date

Categories & Fees

Narrative FEATURE FILM (Domestic & International)
Minimum 50 minute films made in the US or in foreign countries. If a foreign film, films must have subtitles. All films submitted must be completed no later than 2016.
- Early Birds
- Standard: $20
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $15
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $25
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $35
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $45
- Really Late Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $50
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Narrative SHORT FILM (Domestic & International)
Narrative films under 50 minutes long made in the US or in foreign countries. Films in other languages must have subtitles. All films submitted must be completed no later than 2016.
- Early Birds
- Standard: $15
- Student: $5
- Gold Members: $10
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $20
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $30
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $40
- Really Late Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $45
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ANIMATION (Domestic & International)
Our Animation category is for domestic and international films. Short films and feature length films. All animated films must have been completed no later than 2016. Depending on the submissions we may choose to split the category.
- Early Birds
- Standard: $15
- Student: $5
- Gold Members: $10
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $20
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $30
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $40
- Really Late Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $45
Submit Now
DOCUMENTARY Feature (Domestic & International)
Minimum 50 minute films made in the US or in foreign countries. If a foreign film, films must have subtitles. All films submitted must be completed no later than 2016. Documentaries are open to any subject matter.
- Early Birds
- Standard: $20
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $15
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $25
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $35
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $45
- Really Late Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $50
Submit Now
Documentary Short (Domestic & International)
Maximum of 50 minute films made in the US or in foreign countries. If a foreign film, films must have subtitles. All films submitted must be completed no later than 2016. Documentaries are open to any subject matter.
- Early Birds
- Standard: $15
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $20
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $30
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $40
- Really Late Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $45
Submit Now
FLORIDA SHORT FILM
Short film under 50 minutes long and filmed in Florida. Film must have been completed no later than 2016.
- Early Birds
- Standard: $15
- Student: $5
- Gold Members: $10
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $15
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $20
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $25
- Really Late Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
FLORIDA FEATURE FILM
Feature Film over 50 minutes long and filmed in Florida. All films must have been completed no later than 2016.
- Early Birds
- Standard: $20
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $15
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $20
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $30
- Really Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $35
Submit Now

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