Rhode Island International Film Festival

About Rhode Island International Film Festival

"One of the Best International Film Festivals and top 10 Short Film Festivals in the United States. The RIIFF provides the kind of intimate festival experience that will change your life. Don't miss it. " Chris Gore, The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide Now in its 30th

Awards this festival can qualify you for

• BAFTA Short · British Short Film

  Screening in competition at Rhode Island International Film Festival (Flickers) qualifies a British short film or animation for BAFTA Short Film or Short Animation consideration. No win required.

• CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short

  Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

• CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film

  Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

• CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary

  Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

• CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama

  Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

• Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film

  Must win the Grand Jury Prize for Best Animated Short at Rhode Island International Film Festival (Flickers).

• Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject

  Must win the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Short at Rhode Island International Film Festival (Flickers).

Rhode Island International Film Festival submission FAQ