Rhode Island International Film Festival

Rhode Island International Film Festival Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival, ranked as one of the top 10 U.S. festivals The Festival takes place every August.

The Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF), has secured its place in the global community as the portal for the best in international independent cinema, earning the respect of domestic and foreign filmmakers, filmgoers and trend watchers. This confluence of art and commerce brought together world-class celebrities, award-winning filmmakers, new talent and audience members in r

ecord numbers last year. Ranked as one of the top 10 Festivals in the United States, RIIFF is a qualifying festival for both the Short Narrative and Documentary Short Film Academy Awards through its affiliation with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and the Canadian Screen Awards. There are only 6 film festivals worldwide that share this distinction and RIIFF is the only festival in New England.

The submission portal for the 2027 Festival is now open! Have a project that you want to submit? Find us on FilmFreeway ...
09/03/2026

The submission portal for the 2027 Festival is now open!

Have a project that you want to submit? Find us on FilmFreeway and submit now before prices go up!

1st Deadline: November 15

We look forward to seeing all your great work!

We’re happy to announce our 2026 Youth Film Jury Awards, curated by the 2026 Flickers’ Youth Film Jury!
08/16/2026

We’re happy to announce our 2026 Youth Film Jury Awards, curated by the 2026 Flickers’ Youth Film Jury!

Announcing our alternative media prize winners! Keep an eye out for our final award announcements 📣
08/15/2026

Announcing our alternative media prize winners! Keep an eye out for our final award announcements 📣

Congratulations to our student prize winners! More announcements to come 🤩
08/15/2026

Congratulations to our student prize winners! More announcements to come 🤩

Announcing our 2026 Vortex Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Awards! Stay tuned for more awards announcements 🎉
08/14/2026

Announcing our 2026 Vortex Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Awards! Stay tuned for more awards announcements 🎉

We’re happy to announce the winners of our 2026 LGBTQ prizes! Keep an eye out for the rest of our awards announcements ✨...
08/14/2026

We’re happy to announce the winners of our 2026 LGBTQ prizes! Keep an eye out for the rest of our awards announcements ✨

Congratulations to our acting award winners! Keep an eye out for more awards announcements🏆
08/14/2026

Congratulations to our acting award winners! Keep an eye out for more awards announcements🏆

Congratulations to our special prizes winners! More to come shortly 🥳
08/14/2026

Congratulations to our special prizes winners! More to come shortly 🥳

Congratulations to the winners of our experimental prizes! More awards announcements to come 📸
08/14/2026

Congratulations to the winners of our experimental prizes! More awards announcements to come 📸

Congratulations to all the winners of our prizes recognizing the crew behind the film! More awards announcements incomin...
08/14/2026

Congratulations to all the winners of our prizes recognizing the crew behind the film! More awards announcements incoming 🎥

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The Vets, 83 Park Street, Suite 5
Providence, RI
02903

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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