COVID 19 - With festivals all over the world being disrupted by the outbreak of this pandemic, we are regretful to announce that we are forced to postpone due to the state's regulation that make our venue on Roosevelt Island unavailable till next year. We apologize for this inconvenience, stay tuned for new festival dates. We urge you to stay safe and healthy.
Roosevelt Island Film Festival takes place in the heart of New York City on the stunningly beautiful, two-mile island, nestled between Manhattan and Queens and straddled by the 59th St. Bridge.
RIFF is dedicated to the discovery and development of independent American and international filmmakers. The festival seeks to discover, support, and inspire independent film, and introduce audiences to new exceptional works. We are open to all genres. Special categories include Female Directors and Emerging NYC Filmmakers.
RIFF hosts screenings, panels and social networking opportunities for everyone involved. Leading figures from all disciplines of the film industry including distributors and media will be in attendance.
RIFF will accept films in every genre, on any topic from every country around the world.
The 2021 films will be selected by the Founders and judging juries. If your film is private please make sure you provide password. We look forward to seeing your work.
GOLDEN TRAM FOR BEST IN FEST FEATURE
GOLDEN TRAM FOR BEST IN FEST SHORT
BEST DIRECTOR – FEATURE
BEST DIRECTOR- SHORT
BEST ACTOR - FEATURE
BEST ACTOR- SHORT
BEST ACTRESS – FEATURE
BEST ACTRESS – SHORT
BEST FEMALE FILMMAKER- FEATURE
BEST FEMALE FILMMAKER- SHORT
BEST EMERGING NYC FILMMAKER FEATURE
BEST EMERGING NYC FILMMAKER SHORT
BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE
BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT
BEST THRILLER/SCi-Fi FEATURE
BEST THRILLER/SCi-Fi SHORT
BEST COMEDY FEATURE
BEST COMEDY SHORT