Richmond International Film Festival

12/14/2025

2024 Grand Jury Winner Tapawingo can now be seen everywhere! The perfect weekend fun, streaming now.

releases tomorrow on all major streaming platforms. (think Amazon, Apple TV, VOD…)

Enjoy the laughs and our awesome Virginia locations!

09/21/2025

Great article and proud to be a part of building the next generation of filmmakers.

https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/09/richmond-film-festival-to-feature-recent-vcu-graduates?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7J3Z5f6Lrmr94CxnZonc48DTvoIfBBsLkY1FHswDCTfKNdmkhGYcpsXwpIug_aem_A2mA9cALMdLP_Lq25jj_Dw

Their short documentaries from a Robertson School media production class will be screened on Sept. 24.

09/06/2025

Congrats on the big win! 🔥

09/06/2025

Thank you so much, CBS6! 🔥

🎥 The Richmond film scene is about to get "Bare Naked" with RIFF 2025! 175 premieres, 25 countries, 6 unforgettable days. Which screenings are on your must-watch list? 🎥

⬇️ Details in comments.

06/09/2025

A huge THANK YOU to Style Weekly and everyone in Richmond who voted RIFF the #1 Film Festival in the city! 🎬❤️

We’re so honored to be recognized by our community—this means the world to us. Big congrats to all the other amazing winners who make RVA such a creative, inspiring place to be!

We can’t wait to keep growing, connecting, and sharing stories with you. 🙌

05/14/2025

🎬✨ Introducing the RIFF 2025 Theme: Bare Naked ✨🎬

This year, we’re stripping it all back—raw, real, and unfiltered. Bare Naked is about truth in storytelling, vulnerability in creation, and the boldness it takes to be seen.

We can't wait to see how filmmakers and musicians explore this powerful theme. Let’s get honest. Let’s get Bare Naked. 🎥🎶

04/02/2025

🎬 That’s a wrap on RIFF 2025 Film Submissions! 🎬

A huge THANK YOU to all the incredible filmmakers who submitted their work—we’re honored to have so many amazing stories in the mix! 💫

Submissions are officially closed, but the excitement is just beginning. Stay tuned—our official selection will be announced on June 9! 📅✨

02/24/2025

Hey musicians! Got some music you’re ready to share? We’re looking for artists to perform at RIFF 2025, and we’d love to hear from you!

You can send in your submissions through ReverbNation or if you don't subscribe to RB, use the Google Form below! Let’s make this year unforgettable can’t wait to hear what you’ve got!

https://www.reverbnation.com/submission/details?campaign_id=42696
https://forms.gle/Ji2pejTufNqThWic6

02/03/2025

Welcome the RIFF ‘25 Spring Interns. These students are going to embark on a wild journey of ideation, creation, outreach and more. Our interns are stars and make RIFF happen! Hello RIFF ‘25!

01/29/2025

Festival submissions will be coming to end soon. For this late deadline, receive $10 off entries with code: riffdiscount25 We look forward to viewing your work!

The 14th Annual Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) screens more than 150 cutting edge film premieres plus six full days of panels, events, mixers, c...

01/22/2025

Music submissions now open!

Be a part of RIFF 2025! We are now accepting submissions for music artists to share their work on the big stage.

On top of providing great entertainment from some of the music industry’s hottest talent, RIFF utilizes this area as a platform for filmmakers and musicians to forge new working relationships. Top awards will be given out across a variety of music categories during the annual red carpet awards.

SUBMIT NOW!
https://www.reverbnation.com/submission/details?campaign_id=42696

01/16/2025

Want to be apart of RIFF 2025? It's not too late! The final deadline is February 10th. 🎬

Don't miss out on having your work shown at one of the largest festivals on the East Coast, to industry professionals from across the globe. We want to see what you're made of!✨

Submit now! https://filmfreeway.com/RICHMONDINTERNATIONALFILMFESTIVAL