Tier 2
Winston-Salem, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
The 20th River Film Festival is an international film festival that will take place in Padua, Italy, from 24th of May to 20th June 2026.
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Must win the Grand Jury Prize for Best Animated Short at River Run International Film Festival.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Must win the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Short at River Run International Film Festival.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win the Grand Jury Prize for Best Live Action Short at River Run International Film Festival.
The main submission deadline for River Run International Film Festival is around 1 March 2027. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
Submitting to River Run International Film Festival costs Free early, then USD 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. River Run International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. River Run International Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
River Run International Film Festival takes place in Winston-Salem, United States.
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