Every RIFF is different. Each RIFF is new and singular in its experience and our May 2023 RIFF promises to be spectacular. We'll be RIFFing at many venues throughout Ridgefield Connecticut IN-PERSON as we present the 8th Annual Ridgefield Independent Film Festival, May 18-21, 2023.
The Ridgefield Independent Film Festival (RIFF) seeks to make the world a more compassionate place through the sharing of stories through cinema. We are a site-specific boutique film festival celebrating independent films from around the world that enlighten, entertain, and inspire moviegoers through compelling visual storytelling, by bringing films, filmmakers and film enthusiasts to the culturally vibrant community of Ridgefield, Connecticut for an annual festival that includes screenings, panel discussions, special events, and parties.
At RIFF our focus is on the independent filmmaker. We strive to give the indie filmmaker an opportunity to showcase their work with a quality screening in front of an audience of their peers and the general public. This year, CT filmmakers will have a chance to shine through our MADE IN CT film program. Please choose this category if you are a CT filmmaker or have made your film with locations shot in Connecticut.
RIFF was conceived in order to bring independent filmmakers from around the world to the picturesque town of Ridgefield Connecticut and into the many beautiful venues in town. Ridgefield recently earned the distinction from the state of Connecticut as the first Connecticut town with a Cultural District designation.
All films are screened and selected by members of our vibrant community with an eye toward discovering new talent and a focus on visual storytelling, whatever the genre. Entries are judged on a point system for craft, originality, and storytelling.
So what are you waiting for? Come #RIFFwithUs
Emerging Artist Award - $500.
BEST Narrative Short
BEST Documentary Short
BEST Animated Feature
BEST Animated Short
BEST Made in CT Narrative Feature
BEST Made in CT Narrative Short
BEST Environmental Feature
BEST Environmental Short
BEST Student Film