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The Festival welcomes films from all genres (including drama, comedy, documentary, animation and experimental).

The categories opened to these works are:

- The "A.I. Short Movie", a category dedicated to works of all kinds, created with A.I.;
- "Social Short Movie", open to all short films with a social theme and documentaries
- The "Short film (all genres)", open to all works that are true cinema, excluding social issues, which can be distributed from the theater to the web.

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The 5th edition of the "Roma International Fashion Film Festival - a showcase of advertising cinema and other extravagances" will take place in November 2026 in Rome. Please note that the dates are subject to change and will be officially announced in due course.

The RIFFF is the first event in the Capital dedicated to the world of fashion movies and advertising cinema. It was created with the aim of being an important showcase for the most innovative ideas in the world of fashion and cinema, creating that emotional link between artists, the public, and business. The core of the RIFFF is to propose brands that embrace innovation in language, technology, and avant-garde quality, transmitting brand values through high-end audiovisual storytelling.

In the fourth edition, the categories of "A.I. Short Movie", "Social Short Movie", and "Deep Cinema Short Movie" were introduced.

For this upcoming edition, a special event will be hosted in Botricello, Calabria. This satellite edition will serve as the stage for presenting the festival’s technical awards, including prestigious honors for Best Direction and Best Screenplay.

Awards & Prizes

Awards
DEA FAMA Best Fashion Film

DEA FAMA Best AI Short Movie

DEA FAMA Best AI Short Movie Brand

DEA FAMA Best Social Short Movie

DEA FAMA Best Social Short Movie Brand

DEA FAMA Best Short Film (all genres)

DEA FAMA Best Concept Idea (Award for Best Idea and Screenplay)

DEA FAMA Best Branded Content Short

The Artistic Director may also award the following prizes:

Special Mentions

Best Italian Fashion Film

Best Italian Branded Content Short

Best Product Placement Short

TV Fashion Style: Best TV Series

Best Branded Web Series

Best Actor/Actress in an Advertising Film

Best Advertising Film Production

Best Advertising Film Director

Best Advertising Film Stylist

Best Advertising Agency

Best Brand Fashion Style

Best Advertising Influencer

Please note: The Artistic Director reserves the right to withhold any of the aforementioned awards if the participating works are not deemed to meet the required quality standards.

Competitive Sections
There are 7 competitive sections:

FASHION FILM: International fashion films (max. 10 minutes) and music videos commissioned by a brand (max. 5 minutes).

A.I. SHORT MOVIE: Works of all genres created using Artificial Intelligence (max. 10 minutes).

SOCIAL SHORT MOVIE: Short films or documentaries focusing on social themes (max. 20 minutes).

SOCIAL SHORT MOVIE BRAND: Works promoting eco-sustainable production and/or documentaries about the fashion industry (max. 20 minutes).

SHORT MOVIE: Works of all genres, excluding social themes (max. 20 minutes).

BRANDED CONTENT SHORT: Works of any genre featuring a brand, whether commissioned or not (max. 20 minutes).

Submission Rules & Selection
Eligibility: Sections are open exclusively to works completed after December 31, 2024.

Jury: Awards will be assigned by juries composed of at least three members, selected from prominent figures in the international film and fashion industries.

Multiple Entries: Filmmakers may submit a film to multiple categories, provided each entry includes a separate submission form and fee.

Final Decision: All selection decisions are final and made by our judging panel; submission does not guarantee selection.

Rules & Terms

Submission & Fees

Registration is subject to a fee and must be completed exclusively through the FilmFreeway website; otherwise, the submission will not be considered valid. Please ensure your FilmFreeway profile is set to "Public" or accessible to the selection committee.

Deadlines and Fees:

REGULAR DEADLINE: $24.50 (From May 11 to June 30, 2026)

FINAL DEADLINE: All works for pre-selection must be submitted no later than July 31, 2026.

Note: Registration fees are non-refundable. Materials submitted for pre-selection will not be returned and will be kept in the Festival Archive (see Point 9).

Pre-Selection Requirements

Participants must upload the following materials to their FilmFreeway profile:

- Downloadable link of the work.

- Synopsis (max. 300 characters). For fashion-related works, please specify the product featured (e.g., clothing, jewelry, etc.), the name of the fashion designer, and the commissioning company.

- Official Poster (PDF or JPG format).

- Stills: A minimum of 2 high-definition (HD) production stills.

- Director's Profile: Biography and a high-definition (HD) headshot.

- Trailer and Social Media links.

All materials must be provided in either Italian or English.

Selection Process

The selection is managed by the Artistic Direction of RIFFF, which may delegate specific categories to specialized artistic directors. The official Festival program is subject to final approval by the Artistic Direction. Participants will be notified of the selection results by September 30, 2026.

Selected Films: Final Requirements

If a film is selected, the Festival will require:

- Master Copy: High-resolution file (Apple ProRes, H.264, or .mov).

- Subtitles (Mandatory):

- Foreign films (non-Italian) must have Italian subtitles.

Italian films must have English subtitles.

Format: Subtitles must be embedded (hardcoded) in the official copy. Failure to provide embedded subtitles will result in disqualification.

Screening & Archival Rights

Rights & Clearances: Screening and music rights are the sole responsibility of the author. By participating in RIFFF, the author grants the Festival the rights for non-commercial screenings and cultural distribution.

Promotion: Participants grant the Festival consent to use stills and clips (max. 3 minutes) for promotional purposes (social media, press, TV, etc.).

Archive: Materials submitted will not be returned and will become part of the RIFFF Archive. The A.C.AR.I. Association reserves the right to use this material for non-profit promotional purposes, educational initiatives, and institutional events. For selected films, professionals in the industry may be granted access to view works in low resolution within a secure, anti-piracy environment.

Privacy Policy
By entering the competition, contestants authorize the processing of their personal data in accordance with Legislative Decree No. 196/2003 and Art. 13 of the GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679).
The participants authorize the Cultural Association "A.C.AR.I" to publish images, photos, and videos from the Festival on its website, in catalogs, and through other media for promotional purposes, ensuring the protection of personal dignity.

General Rules
The Artistic Direction holds the right of final decision on any matters or disputes not expressly covered by these regulations. The Direction also reserves the right to modify these regulations for technical or organizational reasons in cases of necessity or exceptional circumstances.

By submitting your work, you agree to all terms and conditions stated in these regulations.
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  • Alexander Popov

    I think it was Quick and fun!

    December 2025
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  • Rolando Danesi

    Extremely hospital, beautiful experience, met some amazing people. Highly recommended!

    December 2025
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  • eugenio picchiani

    Pessima esperienza: sono stato selezionato , invitato ad essere presente anche con una certa insistenza riguardo la puntualità della mia presenza in sala , ho affrontato un viaggio di 400 km e alla proiezione in sala del mio videoclip " il circo"non hanno citato ne l'autore, ne il regista anche lui presente , ne la sinossi del video che mi era stata precedentemente richiesta. Una vera "presa in giro"Vergognoso, professionalità scarsissima. Triste realtà di un arte sempre più in decadenza dove esistono solo autocelebrazioni senza una vera attenzione agli artisti.NON SERVONO A NULLA QUESTI PREMI INUTILI SENZA ALCUNA SOSTANZA REALE.. nemmeno il piacere di una bella serata! SOLO perdita di tempo! E non aggiungo altro....perchè avrei molto altro da dire...ma sarebbe dare troppa considerazione a ciò che è totalmente inutile...proprio un "circo"!

    January 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Gentile Eugenio,

    Accettiamo con piacere critiche costruttive e suggerimenti per migliorarci, ma riteniamo importante sottolineare che questo è uno spazio libero, dove sono benvenute opinioni e commenti, purché espressi con educazione e rispetto verso chi, come noi, lavora duramente e crede profondamente in ciò che fa. Eventuali affermazioni offensive o diffamatorie saranno valutate nelle sedi opportune.

    Non accettiamo, tuttavia, affermazioni come quella secondo cui il nostro festival si limiterebbe ad autocelebrarsi. Per rispettare i verdetti della giuria, ci impegniamo con grande serietà, arrivando persino a spedire i premi in capo al mondo, nonostante i costi elevati, quando sarebbe molto più facile premiare amici o persone vicine a noi. Questa scelta riflette il nostro impegno per garantire trasparenza e meritocrazia.

    Riguardo alla sezione videoclip, precisiamo che è stata dimenticata esclusivamente la sinossi del suo lavoro, un errore umano che può capitare e di cui ci scusiamo. Tuttavia, questo non deve mettere in dubbio l’attenzione e il rispetto che dedichiamo a tutti gli artisti partecipanti.

    Rileviamo inoltre che lei ha espresso un giudizio senza nemmeno restare presente durante la serata di premiazione, il momento culminante dell’evento, dove tutti gli artisti hanno ricevuto il giusto riconoscimento e valore. È importante sottolineare che erano presenti partecipanti provenienti da località ben più lontane della sua, inclusi artisti da oltre oceano, i quali hanno presenziato con entusiasmo fino alla conclusione della manifestazione.

    Fare 400 km non conferisce alcun diritto particolare, né giustifica espressioni così dure verso un’organizzazione che lavora duramente per valorizzare il talento e l’arte.

    Il suo commento, oltre a mancare di rispetto ai suoi colleghi che hanno partecipato con umiltà e serenità, non rispecchia lo spirito di collaborazione e rispetto che cerchiamo di promuovere.

    Le auguriamo il meglio per il proseguimento della sua carriera artistica.

    Cordiali saluti,
    *Roma International Fashion Film Festival*

  • Marco De Ornellas

    RIFFF has been consistently excellent throughout the years. I am honored and thankful for having my films to be part of this industry leading festival. I adore the team and how they impeccably fuse ancient history with modern fashion. Bravo!

    December 2023
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