Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival

05/24/2026

Best Student Film AwardSponsored by Final Draft Coverfly

Winning filmmakers will receive a 1-Year Subscription to Final Draft Professional Screenwriting Software — supporting the next generation of storytellers as they continue developing bold new voices in cinema.

05/13/2026

We are excited to be at

04/21/2026

Check Us Out!!!!

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Festival strategy updates with SIFF, Hot Docs, and ABFF lineup signals, plus a Rehoboth Beach IFF spotlight and current submission deadlines to plan a smarter run.

04/16/2026

Submissions are officially open for the Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival

Filmmakers from around the world are invited to share bold storytelling powerful voices and unforgettable cinema

From groundbreaking shorts to compelling features this is your chance to showcase your work on an international stage by the coast

Submit now and be part of the experience

Rehoboth Beach Delaware
Film Festival Season

Submit your film today

03/25/2026

We are pleased to announce that once again Panavision is one of this year’s sponsors. They award an equipment rental grant for the winner of the best cinematography award for a short film made in the U.S. Great opportunity for new filmmakers and budding DP’s.. We are a great festival in Delaware.

03/10/2026

Early Bird Submissions Are Now Open!

The Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival returns November 1–8, 2026 and we’re looking for incredible films from around the world.

Join filmmakers and audiences in beautiful Rehoboth Beach for one of the region’s premier film events.
Early submissions end April 10 — submit now and save.

03/07/2026

Two of the greatest enjoying the RBIFF. Early Submissions are open

03/05/2026

Some of our super talented guests. Jay Huguley and Susan Ruth

11/24/2025

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The Movie Academy has unveiled the films eligible for consideration in the Animated, Documentary and International categories for the 2026 Oscars in March.

11/24/2025

Best Short Film — Winner
Congratulations to this year’s standout short film, honored for exceptional storytelling, craft, and emotional impact.
A powerful achievement in short-form cinema.