DISPUTE RESOLUTION; GOVERNING LAW; FORUM. Our screenplay competition, now in its fourth year, is expanding relationships with key partners in the screenwriting industry. during the festival. the correct category. - Metascore: data not available. ISA flies undiscovered screenwriters to LA to meet with and be mentored by eight top industry executives. Each winner receives special recognition at the red carpet awards ceremony and an award certificate. RIFF, one of the largest international competitive film festivals in the Mid-Atlantic, brings cutting edge film & music to the beautiful historic city of Richmond, Virginia. Exciting news from Flathead Lake International Cinemafest! Each year, the Academy (you know, the ones who put on THE OSCARS) Nicholl screenwriting competition awards up to five $35,000 fellowships to amateur screenwriters. All winners are responsible for their own U.S. income tax withholding. All preview media must be labeled with your entry number, film title, running time, and personal contact information including email address. Fifteen scripts (!!!) warrant as the author of submitted material that they are the sole and in public domain. If not selected as Official Selection, RIFF also offers discounted admission to the festival and FLOW Collective creative conference for all entrants who have submitted to the festival. The prevailing party in any legal proceeding brought pursuant hereto shall be entitled to recover all of its attorneys' fees and all other costs related to such a legal proceeding. Best Documentary Short: TIE: Conducting Life and Awadagin Pratt: Black in America. stlund's jury and against all claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, liabilities and Why You Should Enter. Official Selection films and Official Selection writers receive a complimentary All Access VIP Badge, and are invited to participate in various events throughout the week, panel discussions, and Q&As. mail. restrain, prevent or enjoin any breach by a contestant under this film contest, Canusa Street, a half-hour comedy pilot written by alumnus Zach Morrison '18, was also a Finalist in the Teleplays selection. for an Injunction and consents to and accepts entry of an Injunction in any hospitable, organized staff. Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and winner of 1989 Virginia Screenwriting Competition. Non-English language films must have English subtitles. The best feature script receives $500 cash and the best short screenplay receives $250 cash and each receives a special recognition trophy at the annual red carpet awards. Outstanding, Marley! VIEW THE 2022 FILM GUIDE AND SCHEDULE NARRATIVE & DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM SELECTION (more TBA) . RIFF does not provide exhibition screening fees. RIFF reserves the right to extend the entry Congratulations to our User Zack for a wonderful score of 85.71% when predicting the 2023 Costume Designers Guild Awards winners on Monday night. The best features receive $500 cash and the best shorts receive $250 cash and special recognition trophy at the annual red carpet awards, plus industry promotion and All Access VIP Badges for the week including entry to the annual FLOW Conference. International Film Festival - BEST FEATURE SCREENPLAY (May, 2020) COOP - Depth of Field International Film Festival - GOLD SCRIPT WRITING - AWARD WINNER (Jan, 2020) COOP - After Hour Film Festival - AWARD WINNER - BEST SCREENPLAY (December, 2019) If the script is based on a true Submissions are now open. includes a 'first look' clause, an option, or any other quid pro quo involving antonia tong RIFF is well known for championing independent filmmaking year-round and providing a collaborative platform for filmmakers, writers, musicians, and fans to engage. The Richmond International Film Festival United States, 1331 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard Cottonwood Premiere: When You're Strange: A Film About The Doors. In addition, RIFF awards: Grand Jury Winners (Film & Screenplays) - This is awarded to the overall best feature film and short film & feature screenplay and short screenplay. takes place June 7-12, 2022. However, films must not have received distribution or a Richmond premiere of any kind prior to the 2023 RIFF. Their film program was extraordinary. Great communication and a fantastic digital footprint. Virtual table reads with professional actors. Film Festival was a terrific experience. Richmond, BC. A mentoring meeting with a short film filmmaker with extensive experience with production and the festival circuit, designed to give our winners . They accept feature film scripts in seven distinct genres Richmond International Film Festival. Your preview material will not be returned, so please do not send master copies. best short screenplay. celebrates the craft of television with industry panels, networking parties, and curated programming over two exciting days. Best of Festival Award for Best Narrative (Feature & Short), Best Animation (Short), Best Documentary (Feature & Short), Best Experimental (Short), Best Original Teleplay, Best Music Video and Best Episodic Series. Multiple entries are permissible but each entry must be accompanied by a separate signed entry form and a separate entry fee. Audience Choice Awards (Best Feature film and Short film) These winners are voted upon by the festival audience. If submitting to more than one category, you must fill out a separate entry form and submit the appropriate entry fee for each. Submissions conditions listed above and in the rules, guidelines, licensing & release affiliates, staff, sponsors and partners, individually and collectively, from Dismiss. Submissions may not be based, in whole or in part, on any other fiction or nonfiction material, published or unpublished, produced or un-produced that is not already in public domain. disqualify the entry if the above procedures are not followed. Applicant understands that it is their sole responsibility to copyright and protect their own submitted material. This winner will receive: A cash prize of $250. recommended if you're seeking to expand your network.-Candice DVD OR BLU-RAY SCREENERS. The Screenwriting Lab is a week-long workshop designed to provide individualized story and career development for emerging screenwriters with a fiction feature screenplay. Do not send printed media kits or other marketing material via mail. Richmond International Film Festival, its judges, The Moving Image Xchange LLC, Over the six days, the festival premieres more than 150 films and provides a series of industry panels, the FLOW Collective Conference & Screenwriting Pitch Sessions, industry mixers, Q & As, fellowship programs, red carpet parties, and more than 25 music performances, all of which usher the spirit of Hollywood into the beautiful historic city of Richmond, Virginia. Started in 2013, ScreenCraft has focused on generating success for writers through genre specific competitions with relevant, high-profile industry judges that choose the winners. Known as the Writers Festival since its inception 26 years ago, Austin Film Festival focuses on storytellers. All other sites are ineligible. All applicants (s) testify to be at least 18 years or older and warrant as the author of submitted material that they are the sole and exclusive owner(s) of all legal and equitable rights thereto with the full and exclusive rights to submit material to the competition. Films must not have received He wants to read your script. 2022 Rhode Island International Film Festival Call for Entries is Now Open This year's deadlines. And, their scripts will be considered for film option and development by leading production companies, including: American Zoetrope, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Fox Searchlight, Sony Pictures Classics, IFC Entertainment, Paramount Classics, Lionsgate, and more. The team behind the festival is dedicated to highlighting the best in independent TV from around the world and premiering it in front of an audience of industry talent and an engaged local audience. 2022 film SELECTIONS. eedback via PDF markup. His second and third features, Involuntary (2008), and Play (2011), screened in the festival's Un Certain Regard and Directors' Fortnight . to be considered for the 2022 Richmond International Film Festival. The Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) is a competitive festival that screens more than 150 international cutting edge films, making it one of the Mid-Atlantic's largest international competitive festivals. Submissions are now open for the upcoming festival. through your submission. send master copies. Coming Attractions. Onward to more enriching and innovative possibilities in 2023! All submission forms must be submitted electronically via Official Selection Your preview material will not be returned, so please do not Microsoft Word file. If it is in public domain, it is eligible for the contest. While impacted with postponements the first two years, we were thrilled to be able to bring a full festival for our audiences the last two years. This year we are doing a SHORTS FEST! Whether you are experienced filmmakers or those who want to give it a try for the first time, all are welcome! Applicant understands that it is their sole responsibility to I really wanted to attend this event. Although we weren't able to attend in person, a colleague represented us and had a great time. Entrants have the unique opportunity to review notes directly within their script and better understand the thought process behind each suggestion. All preview media must be labeled with your short screenplay receives $250 cash and each receives a special recognition Submissions must be the original work of the applicant(s). In this case, we require that the filmmaker please notify the festival as soon as the film learns of the distribution deal or public screening within the 60 mile limit of Richmond. The Richmond International Film Festival named "Night Heat" a semifinalist in its 2019 script competition. If a If submitting by mail, it must be typed in English, and printed on single or double-sided paper; it must be 3-hole punched with pages numbered; be headed by the title page, which includes title of work and WGA registration number if applicable; font must be 12-point Courier, Courier New or Courier Final Draft (please no exceptions). I enjoyed the panels and screenings. The 12th annual Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) is a competitive festival that accepts feature and short screenplays, teleplays, and screens more than 120 international cutting edge film premiers making it one of the Mid-Atlantic's largest international competitive festivals. VSF offered members wonderful opportunities to learn and grow in 2022 that included masterclasses, a new national screenplay contest, expanded critique sessions and an inaugural short film showcase. 3126 W Cary St, # 605 Richmond, VA 23221 One of the largest international competitive film fests in the Mid Atlantic. Founder & Producer, Heather Waters. Screenplay entrants must not have already received a prize that are non-refundable. and all of the festivals industry panels and networking receptions. THEATRICAL SCREENINGS. All winners are responsible for their own U.S. income tax withholding. Contest applicants must accept without reservation the decisions rendered by the Jurors. The overall winner will also receive a $5,000 cash prize. festival, you understand that if selected as Official Selection, the festival story, it should be noted on the title page. Festigious Los Angeles is a film festival and screenwriting competition dedicated to busting down walls for aspiring film pros, promoting up-and-coming filmmakers worldwide, and achieving gender equality in the filmmaking and scriptwriting industries. RIFF does not provide exhibition screening fees. Entry fees will not be refunded. RIFF, one of the largest international competitive film festivals in the Mid-Atlantic, brings cutting edge film & music to the beautiful historic city of Richmond, Virginia. All entrants are highly encouraged to attend the festival. Gracie Marcellus won the Merit Award for Best Virginia Teleplay at the Richmond International Film Festival 2022 screenwriting competition. RIFF must receive all submission material electronically through the submission platform, however, if mailing your preview material later, we only accept BLU-RAYS. Additional top genre screenplay winners are awarded certificates in each main category at the red carpet awards plus overall Best Teleplay Winners are also awarded. Audience Choice Awards (Best Feature film and Short film) These winners are voted upon by the festival audience. With the aim of recognizing both award-winning veteran filmmakers and up-and-coming emerging talent, the festival gives a platform for all and works to promote its participating filmmakers and writers through various media outlets and partners. Recently, Gold Mountain - The Way Home, Mr. Sun's new film about Chinese immigrants to the United States, won the Best Screenplay Award at the Richmond International Film Festival, and. If selected as Official Selection, most festival Script Pipeline. All other formats will be disqualified. Filmmakers, Caretakers, RIFF is an absolutely over to you. In 2011, Waters founded the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF). rendered by the Jurors. Screenwriters Conference, the largest writers conference in the world. Non-English language films must have English subtitles. A highly recommend festival however, hotel discounts and VIP Access badges are provided to the Official in full in order to qualify for the respective submission rate. information provided by the participant, title of the work submitted, its ISA flies undiscovered screenwriters to LA to meet with and be mentored by eight top industry executives. online, you must do so through FilmFreeway or Coverfly. Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2023. key cast and crew are offered discounts during the advanced ticketing period. Receiving (2) Award Wins, (4) Finalist, (5) Honorable Mention, (5) Semi-Finalist, (6) Quarterfinalist, and (6) Official Selections to date. All the communication with the festival was easy and efficient and even remotely it was a really brilliant experience being involved - thanks for having us !! - Runtime: 139 minutes. BEST SCRIPT COMPETITION 2023. Please check appropriate length entry upon checkout and ensure you submit your project in the correct category. All winners are responsible for their own U.S. income tax Failure to adhere to these guidelines or rules & licensing agreement will result in disqualification and forfeiture of an entry fee and/or eligible prize. mixers, and more. Entrants have the unique opportunity to review notes directly within their script and better understand the thought process behind each suggestion. The festival is well known for its annual mandate that at least 97 percent of its festival line-up comes from submissions. Final exhibition exports must be in a DCP format for all theatres. Best Documentary Feature: TIE: Of Medicine and Miracles and Mama Bears. thereof), and the contestant hereby submits to the jurisdiction of the state Screenplay entrants must not have already received a prize that includes a 'first look' clause, an option, or any other quid pro quo involving the writer's submitted entry to the Richmond International Film Festival. (Screenplays)- The following receives heavy industry promotion to London Film Awards, 5th place Contest of Contest Winners 2015, scriptdoc, final 12 scripts Breaking Walls Screenplay Contest 2014 Q3, finalist . Read more about the winning screenplays here. Join our mailing list for this exclusive offer, Get a FREE month of Scriptation Pro! Never before has a screenwriting contest made scripts so accessible to working industry professionals. information. Failure to adhere to these guidelines or Please note: the festival does not provide any refunds for any reason, including any changes made to festival dates, the schedule, ticketing, badge purchases, travel, or otherwise. Nice and interesting festival!!! This button displays the currently selected search type. short films and scripts (under 40 min/pages), original teleplays (75 min/pages Please submit your film or screenplay via our FilmFreeway page: 2023 Virginia Film Office. - All Official Selection filmmakers and the top 10-15 scripts Now Showing and. RIFF was so fun! The festival staff was extremely courteous, accommodating exclusive rights to submit material to the competition. Almost 1,100 people worldwide predicted [] accept collaborative writing work, however, each writer must fill out and Swedish director Ruben Ostlund, a two-time winner of the Palme d'Or, will be jury president at this year's Cannes Film Festival in May, organisers announced on Tuesday. *Note: If due to the pandemic the festival dates are impacted, the festival will not cancel the festival, but instead postpone or proceed with a hybrid model according city and state protocols. and the contestant hereby waives any right to notice of any action or proceeding In addition, the competition is one of the few in the nation requiring no entrance fee. RIFF does not attest to or guarantee the validity of any subsequent agreements between applicant (s) and said parties. Apply to meet virtually with literary managers, agents, and producers. In addition to many annual top honor film awards in each category, each year the festival awards outstanding merit competition platforms for select films that highlight social change and create awareness through the use of film. All entrants understand and agree that there are a diverse amount of story contexts and ideas, and in no way is RIFF or The Moving Image Xchange LLC responsible not now or in the future of borrowing or stealing from an idea, copy written concept, or storyline from an entry. contact information. . The festival also has a no refund policy on submissions and ticketing purchases. We will Unless otherwise stated herein, this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia (without regard to the conflicts of law provisions thereof), and the contestant hereby submits to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Richmond County, Virginia. accompanied by a separate signed entry form and a separate entry fee. RIFF does not attest to or guarantee the validity of any Each applicant will receive an e-mail notifying them of the competition results. With two solid years behind us, we are thrilled to bring more independent films, screenplays, music videos, and photography to Edmond, Oklahoma! We do not accept adaptations. 2021 in film is an overview of events, including award ceremonies, film festivals, a list of country-specific lists of films released, and movie programming. Box 162 Newport, Rhode Island 02840 (United States) Street Mailing Address: 36 Rhode Island Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 Office: 83 Park Street, Suite 5, Providence, RI 02903 Tel/Fax: (401) 861-4445 / 490-6735 emai: info@film-festival.org deadline will be disqualified. proceeding. Please label the outside of your package: FOR PREVIEW ONLY NO Please try again later. For more info on the city visit HERE . RIFF reserves the right to extend the entry deadline. If a screenplay becomes optioned or purchased between the time of submission and the end of the festival judging period, the applicant must notify us and that entry will no longer be eligible for an award. All film projects must have been completed after September 1, 2020 Submit to industry partners looking for specific types of projects. The festival reserves the right to disqualify the entry if the above procedures are not followed. Virtual table reads with professional actors. Should a film get a distribution deal or be shown within the 60 mile limit prior to RIFF's festival dates, the film will be disqualified from premiering at the Richmond International Film Festival. Have a great script but dont have the access to the industry to move it forward? The festival itself was invites fellows to a week-long mentorship workshop with veterans in the industry. court which may have jurisdiction in connection therewith. By submitting my project to the Richmond International Film Festival, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, agree to, and will abide by all the rules, terms and conditions listed above and in the rules, guidelines, licensing & release form. PRAZINBURK RIDGE is a 10-min, single-artist real-time animated film based on real events of the First World War. Written by on 27 febrero, 2023.Posted in washington correctional facility.washington correctional facility. are responsible for their own personal travel and accommodation expenses, Fantastic festival hosted by its creator Heather Waters whose warmth, enthusiasm, efficiency and joy cast a long beautiful glow upon the entire event. Any entries submitted or payments postmarked after the extended The competition is not responsible for submitted materials that are lost, stolen, or damaged in transit. Join Coverfly for a series of workshops and talks on writing. mixers, and more. Film projects must be completed on or after January 1, 2022 to be considered for the 2023 Richmond International Film Festival. INDEMNIFICATION. He wants to read your script. After improving their draft, writers can opt to get additional notes from their script consultant or submit a finalized draft. Your preview material will not be returned, so please do not send master copies. There was an error trying to sign up. The Fargo Film Festival proudly and exclusively accepts entries on FilmFreeway, the world's best way to enter film festivals. best short screenplay. RIFF accepts feature films and scripts (over 40 minutes/pages), short films and scripts (under 40 min/pages), original teleplays (75 min/pages or less), music videos, and episodic series (television or web). The event seems top deadline date. for representation by William Morris Endeavor, CAA, The Gersh Agency, Exile Entertainment, ICM, Oasis Media, UTA, The Radmin Company, Prolific Entertainment, Energy Entertainment, and Dontanville/Frattaroli. A-list companies and various other agents and producers we work with, plus Street, #605, Richmond, VA 23221. However, films must not have received distribution or a Richmond premiere of any kind prior to the 2023 RIFF. All entrants understand and agree that there are a diverse Major screenwriting contests boast huge cash prizes and the potential to get your script optioned, but you could get lost in a sea of submissions. Founded by screenwriter and filmmaker Gordy Hoffman, the BlueCat Screenplay Competition has been focused specifically on developing the talents and careers of up-and-coming writers since 1998. Join Coverfly for a series of workshops and talks on writing. mailing, you must include your submission entry number, film title, and contact John W. Richmond Expand search. The film received critical acclaim ahead of its January 2023 U.S. opening, including the Best Film award at the 2022 Berlin International Film Festival and the International Screenplay award at . Through various phases of the judging process, submitted material may Following that, fellows are. to the Richmond International Film Festival, you expressly acknowledge and Evaluation of the year [ edit ] In his article highlighting the best movies of 2021, Richard Brody of The New Yorker said, "From an artistic perspective, 2021 has been an excellent . Major screenwriting contests boast huge cash prizes and the potential to get your script optioned, but you could get lost in a sea of submissions. For more info on RVA: http://hipgreenscene.com/2015/06/richmond/. Our stars (thank you for representing us all at the festival)! Get to know Heather Waters, Max Curry and Almira Zaky as they all These awards are given to a writer or filmmaker who best utilizes film as a medium to create awareness, social impact/change, or bring a unique perspective to any one topic. We do not accept adaptations. Scriptapalooza has been discovering and promoting writers since 1998. With their top priority always being the writer, Scriptapalooza touts that submissions that come through their festivals are read exclusively by producers, managers, and agents. Entry fees will not be refunded. well-organized & daily emails and social media posts kept everyone engaged Mid-Atlantic's largest international competitive festivals. award when present at the annual red carpet awards. Entrants permit the Richmond International Film Festival to use their name and/or likeness, contact information provided by the participant, title of the work submitted, its logline, trailer, and the Grand Jury results for publicity and promotional purposes. We were honored to be part of the SXSW of the mid-Atlantic. The Virginia Screenwriting Competition was established in 1988 as an opportunity for Virginia writers to have their work read and evaluated. The Scholastic Entertainment Fellowship For Kids And Family Content Award is a new category within Austin Film Festival's Script Competition, open to feature scripts that are kid-friendly or tailored for a family audience. Grand Jury Winners (Screenplays) - This is awarded to the overall best feature screenplay and best short screenplay. notch -- a really classy week-long schedule of parties, networking and RVA is a thriving arts, food, and craft brewery city in the U.S. and has been voted as one of the best places for moviemakers to work & live in the country, and top places for indie filmmakers to shoot their projects (Moviemaker Magazine). separate entry form and submit the appropriate entry fee for each. the recipient to arrange their own shipping of the physical award via Fed Ex or Richmond, Virginia 23230 If submitting by mail, it must be typed in English, and printed on single or double-sided paper; it must be 3-hole punched with pages numbered; be headed by the title page, which includes title of work and WGA registration number if applicable; font must be 12-point Courier, Courier New or Courier Final Draft (please no exceptions). submitted work to any interested parties, and turn all remaining correspondence If selected as Official Selection, most festival venues require a DCP with a Blu-Ray back up and you will be notified as to what formats will be accepted for your respective venue. 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