Rogers Short Film Festival

Rogers Short Film Festival Rogers Short Film Festival celebrates short films and the storytellers behind them.
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The first weekend of May, Downtown Rogers buzzes with great films, great filmmakers and an enthusiastic audience.

05/28/2026

Just casually delivering awards in New York… ✈️🗽

We had the opportunity to hand-deliver our 2026 Professional Category Award to Chen Drachman, director of But I’m A Shoe! Congratulations and thank you for being part of the RSFF community. 👏

Big news! 📣 In case you missed the announcement at the festival, we’re thrilled to partner with 2801 Productions to laun...
05/13/2026

Big news! 📣

In case you missed the announcement at the festival, we’re thrilled to partner with 2801 Productions to launch a brand-new Screenwriting Competition! This is an exciting new extension of the festival designed to support and spotlight emerging filmmakers.

The winning project will receive full production support, creating a unique opportunity to bring an original story to life on screen. Entries will be judged by an accomplished panel of industry professionals and award-winning filmmakers, including Emmy-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser.

More details are coming soon, so stay tuned. 👀

We can’t stop thinking about how incredible RSFF 2026 was. We are endlessly grateful to everyone who played a part in ma...
05/06/2026

We can’t stop thinking about how incredible RSFF 2026 was. We are endlessly grateful to everyone who played a part in making this festival possible. To our jurists, volunteers, filmmakers, sponsors, board, and attendees: you are what make this festival so special. 👏

This year, we screened 84 films, each one a reflection of the passion, creativity, and dedication of talented filmmakers from around the world.

We hope you all had a blast! Be sure to stay tuned for exciting updates! 👀

Congratulations to the winners of the 6th annual Rogers Short Film Festival! 🎬We’re blown away by the creativity, passio...
05/04/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the 6th annual Rogers Short Film Festival! 🎬

We’re blown away by the creativity, passion, and storytelling we experienced this weekend.

Thank you to our jurors, volunteers, and everyone who helped bring this festival to life.
Until next time. 👋🏼

05/03/2026

We love it here 🫶

Don’t miss the final masterclass of the weekend!Producer and director Bucy McDonald shares expert insight into the art o...
05/03/2026

Don’t miss the final masterclass of the weekend!

Producer and director Bucy McDonald shares expert insight into the art of documentary filmmaking.

Be there after lunch!

Catch the next masterclass tomorrow at 9 AM!Daniel Mitchell will give us a practical look at how filmmakers bridge the g...
05/03/2026

Catch the next masterclass tomorrow at 9 AM!

Daniel Mitchell will give us a practical look at how filmmakers bridge the gap between passion and profit, turning creative skills into a sustainable career.

See you then!

In case you missed it, several amazing downtown establishments have teamed up with us to offer **10% off for all filmmak...
05/02/2026

In case you missed it, several amazing downtown establishments have teamed up with us to offer **10% off for all filmmakers**! 🎬✨

Just look for the flyers in their windows and show your badge when you order.

Join us for our next masterclass with Allison Gibson and explore the craft of screenwriting. 🎞️A proud WGA member, Allis...
05/02/2026

Join us for our next masterclass with Allison Gibson and explore the craft of screenwriting. 🎞️

A proud WGA member, Allison has extensive experience developing for ABC, CBS, WB, UPN, Nick at Night, Disney Channel, Lifetime, Fox, Warner Brothers, Disney, and CBS Studios. She has served as Writer/Producer on more than ten different staffs, including Home Improvement, Boy Meets World, Two Guys and a Girl, and Awkward. She was the Creator/EP/Showrunner of Reba. In 2025, she served as an Adjunct Professor in the MFA program at University of Southern California where she supervised the writing of thesis films.

View the full festival program on our website: https://rogersshortfilm.org/

All smiles around here! 😁
05/02/2026

All smiles around here! 😁

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