Submissions are now open on FilmFreeway for Ridgefield Independent Film Festival’s #RIFF2023. Ridgefield’s annual indie film festival will take place May 18-21, 2023 at locations all over Ridgefield, CT presenting films from around the world and around the corner.
New this year is the MADE IN CT category for filmmakers residing in and/or shooting in the beautiful state of Connecticut. Filmmakers are encouraged to take advantage of Early Bird pricing which ends on December 15th.
“Every RIFF is different and #RIFF2023 promises to be one of our best,” states Founder/Director, Joanne Hudson, “So come RIFF with us at the best little film festival in CT!”
RIFF seeks films in the following categories:
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MADE IN CT Narrative Feature
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MADE IN CT Narrative Short
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MADE IN CT Documentary Feature
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MADE IN CT Documentary Short
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Narrative Feature
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Narrative Short
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Documentary Feature
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Documentary Short
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Animated Feature
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Animated Short
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Sci Fi or Horror Feature
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Sci Fi or Horror Short
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Family-Friendly Feature
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Family-Friendly Short
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Student
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Environmental Feature
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Environmental Short
As the festival is transitioning back to its original weekend in May, there was a shortened submission period in 2022. The BEST OF RIFF Shorts Fest was presented at The Ridgefield Playhouse in August, and 2022 finalist screenings have been taking place at the Ridgefield Library on 1st Tuesdays from September - December. All 2022 finalist and semi-finalist films will automatically be included for consideration in the May 2023 festival.