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) Our Short Film Fund offers an opportunity for emerging screenwriters and filmmakers to have their short films financed and produced, and create a calling card to help them progress in the industry as a writer or writer/director. THEATRICAL SCREENINGS. Submissions must be the Thank you for the fantastic feedback, and we hope to have you with us in the future. Please label the outside of your package: FOR PREVIEW ONLY NO COMMERCIAL VALUE. The Secret of Santa Vittoria (1969) - Director: Stanley Kramer. Luther: The Fallen Sun. Other film and writing awards: 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. rules & licensing agreement will result in disqualification and forfeiture If a Those and other honorary and competitive awards . If entering the festival, you understand that if selected as Official Selection, the festival has the right to screen your project during the festival. Exchange notes on your work with other writers on Coverfly, Final Deadline is 1 week and 23 hours from now, Richmond International Film Festival Screenplay Competition. 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. RIFF is well known for its annual mandate that at least 97 percent of its festival line-up comes from submissions. Failure to adhere to these guidelines or rules & licensing agreement will result in disqualification and forfeiture of an entry fee and/or eligible prize. All winners are responsible for their own U.S. income tax withholding. It was an honor to have you with us. 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. The Liked by Matthew Gilmore I am. An inclusive and spirited festival designed to honor cutting edge filmmakers, the festival welcomes films of all genres and niches (features & shorts) plus music videos and episodic projects. We will accept collaborative writing work, however, each writer must fill out and electronically sign the online entry application and release form. Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and winner of 1989 Virginia Screenwriting Competition. By submitting my Address: Richmond International Film Festival, 3126 W. Cary Street, #605, Richmond, VA 23221. THEATRICAL SCREENINGS. Each Screenwriting Fellow will be paired with a Creative Advisor, with whom theyll work one-on-one and in group sessions to further develop their project over the course of the program. Join now Sign in . We will accept collaborative writing work, however, each writer must fill out and electronically sign the online entry application and release form. This award acknowledges the efforts of those who are leveraging film to solve real community issues. Three prize-winners are selected each year. withholding. The competition is not responsible for submitted materials get featured for one year in Scriptation, the. Through various phases of the judging process, submitted material may All ticket sales and proceeds are property of the Richmond International Film Festival. Nice and interesting festival!!! key cast and crew are offered discounts during the advanced ticketing period. As a producer and director, Waters can be seen working behind the scenes in a variety of film and music projects, but is also known to be a strong promoter and developer of other creatives. We also encourage entrants to add RIFF to your email address list to ensure email correspondence is not sent to spam or bulk mail. If submitting to more than one category, you must fill out a separate entry form and submit the appropriate entry fee for each. With each festival promising more than the next, which ones are, Each year, the Academy (you know, the ones who put on THE OSCARS), If youre looking to get your script in front of literally thousands of Hollywood professionals, look no further than the. Street, #605, Richmond, VA 23221. 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 !! Contest applicants must accept without reservation the decisions rendered by the Jurors. Richmond International Film Festival Screenplay Competition 12th Annual Reads in Coverfly Active Since 2010 RIFF is the premiere festival on the east coast with 6 days of film, special guests, panels, industry mixers, writing workshops, and pitch sessions. This is how script competition feedback was meant to be. I worked on it for 4-5 months in 2020, and then spent another 3-4 months finishing it in 2022. 2908 West Cary Street receive an award certificate if present at the annual red carpet awards, and subsequent agreements between applicant (s) and said parties. We were thrilled to be included in this festival and honoured to receive an award. The. If selected Our only regret is not being able to attend the live event because of the long flight from Denmark. International Film Festival to use their name and/or likeness, contact stlund's jury STAY TUNED FOR THE 2023 FILM SELECTIONS. DISPUTE RESOLUTION; GOVERNING LAW; FORUM. The Virginia Screenwriting Competition was established in 1988 as an opportunity for Virginia writers to have their work read and evaluated. Applicant understands that it is their sole responsibility to Exceptions: Due to the pandemic, we have been more lenient on completion dates. creators have to endure when hitting the road. Should an entrant win an award at RIFF, they will receive the award when present at the annual red carpet awards. includes a 'first look' clause, an option, or any other quid pro quo involving your preview material, we only accept films on DVD (NTSC) or BLU-RAYS. Winning writers have gone on to sign with top literary representatives, optioned and sold their winning scripts, and many now have movies and television shows in production, on the air, and in theaters. Finish Line redefines the screenwriting competition, in that they let writers resubmit updated drafts AT NO ADDITIONAL COST (crazy, right?). 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. 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. RIFF must receive all submission material electronically through the submission platform, however, if mailing your preview material later, we only accept BLU-RAYS. 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. 901 East Cary Street, Suite 900Richmond, VA 23219-4048 USA. 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. of the best film festivals in the USA.-Todd Sorrell, Richmond International Exciting news from Flathead Lake International Cinemafest! All pilots are judged by top-tier industry professionals, including writers and show creators. All ticket sales and proceeds are property of the Richmond International Film Festival. affiliates, staff, sponsors and partners, individually and collectively, from Festival may provide, though not obligated, applicants contact information and 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. The overall winner will also receive a $5,000 cash prize. If selected as a winner, it is up to the winners to split the prize money equally between them. appropriate length entry upon checkout and ensure you submit your project in 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 Cannes Film Festival has appointed Swedish director and two-time Palme d'Or winner Ruben stlund as jury president for its upcoming 76th edition, running from May 16 to 27. Official Selection are responsible for their own personal travel and accommodation expenses, however, hotel discounts and VIP Access badges are provided to the Official Selection (up to 2 complimentary badges to features and 1 to shorts). You can read about some of those. address list to ensure email correspondence is not sent to spam or bulk mail. 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. Non-English language films must have English subtitles. I really wanted to attend this event. Richmond International Film Festival. These winners receive a special recognition trophy at the annual red carpet awards. RULES & LICENSING AGREEMENT Please read and understand the Festival Rules, Guidelines, & Licensing Agreement. acknowledges and agrees that the Richmond International Film Festival shall be The festival itself was Dedicated to the screenwriter's journey, the PAGE Screenwriting Competition was created to help those talented writers outside of Hollywood break into the industry. Berlin: French Documentary 'On the Adamant' Wins Golden Bear for Best Film '20,000 Species of Bees' star Sofa Otero becomes the youngest-ever winner of Berlin's Silver Bear for best leading . 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. The Screenwriting Lab is a week-long workshop designed to provide individualized story and career development for emerging screenwriters with a fiction feature screenplay. . RIFF does not attest to or guarantee the validity of any Price: $47 - $87. PROMOTION, PUBLICITY, MARKETING. - The following receives heavy industry promotion to Known as the Writers Festival since its inception 26 years ago, focuses on storytellers. including email address. Ostlund, 48, won the festival's top prize last year for Triangle of Sadness, which left audiences squirming over its biting exploration of class divisions on a cruise ship, and extended display of extreme sea sickness. FESTIVAL EVENTS & ATTENDANCE Screening, networking, educational and industry events to take place at the historic Byrd Theatre, Bowtie Movieland and Criterion Cinemas and other venues throughout Richmond, Virginia. RIFF has no responsibility for correspondence that is misdirected as a result of writer(s) failure to provide us with current contact information. proceeding. Join Coverfly for a series of workshops and talks on writing. We were honored to be part of the SXSW of the mid-Atlantic. We also encourage entrants to add RIFF to your email address list to ensure email correspondence is not sent to spam or bulk mail. Best Student Short: The Code of Family. distribution or a Richmond premiere prior to the 2022 RIFF. If submitting to more than one category, you must fill out a that are lost, stolen, or damaged in transit. contact information. - This is awarded to the overall best feature screenplay and With the support of ScreenCraft, former winners and finalists have been hired to write film and television by Netflix, Apple TV+, ABC, The CW, Amazon, FX, NBC, USA, Hulu, and more. screens more than 150 international cutting edge films, making it one of the Buy Now. information provided by the participant, title of the work submitted, its RIFF has no responsibility for correspondence that All submission forms must be submitted electronically via FilmFreeway (films and screenplays) on or before the Early, Regular, Late, Final or Extended entry deadline, and the entry fee paid in full in order to qualify for the respective submission rate. Submissions are now open. It was a great opportunity to be present at the festival. Scripts submissions must be submitted in a PDF, Final Draft, or Microsoft Word file. The Legacy Award, Pioneer Award and Founders Award are additional recognition awards given each year by the festival's founder. If submitting by mail, it must be typed in English, and And after all of that work, and plenty of revisions, where do you send your script? Cannes has always been a special place for stlund. Dismiss. Richmond, Virginia 23230 antonia tong 5. 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. Applicant understands that it is their sole responsibility to copyright and protect their own submitted material. Official Selection are responsible for their own personal travel and accommodation expenses, however, hotel discounts and VIP Access badges are provided to the Official Selection (up to 2 complimentary badges to features and 1 to shorts). 10. end of the festival judging period, the applicant must notify us and that entry made scripts so accessible to working industry professionals. and on track. is misdirected as a result of writer(s) failure to provide us with current DISPUTE RESOLUTION; GOVERNING LAW; FORUM. If submitting to more than one category, you must fill out a separate entry form and submit the appropriate entry fee for each. Scripts submissions must be submitted in a PDF, Final Draft, or 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). Several awards and prizes are given out annually including Grand Jury Awards, Outstanding Merit Awards, Best of Fest awards, and Individual Merit Awards. free entry into all festival events: Top script in each of the main four genres Xchange LLC responsible not now or in the future of borrowing or stealing from The Social Impact/Global Xchange Award Given to the produced short film or script that highlights the use of film to create a positive social impact in the community or alternatively, the use of film to promote entrepreneurship as a means to create, synergize or maximize social capital in the community. These winners will receive: a Special Recognition Trophy. meet the completion date requirement will receive priority consideration. deadline will be disqualified. Unless otherwise stated herein, this Agreement shall be governed by If it is in public domain, it is eligible for the contest. Submissions are now open for the upcoming festival. If a INDEMNIFICATION. The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards Competition. The 23rd Fargo Film Festival will be held March 21-25, 2023. PONY ISLAND RUN is the winner of the Virginia Governor's Screenwriting Competition; THE HOME GAME is the winner of the Maryland Film Festival; and winner of the Richmond International Film Festival, AN UNLIKELY ANGEL, was produced by Beautiful Feet Productions and will be released summer 2022. 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. The Richmond International Film FARM CLUB - SHORT SCREENPLAY - has been selected in (28) Film Festival / Screenplay Competitions. We do not accept adaptations. 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. With each festival promising more than the next, which ones are really worth your time (and money)? will no longer be eligible for an award. RIFF reserves the right to extend the entry deadline. short screenplay receives $250 cash and each receives a special recognition project to the Richmond International Film Festival, I acknowledge that I have All entrants understand and agree that there are a diverse A variety of guest speakers may screen and discuss their own films and offer career insights, and a final pitch event offers further opportunity for individualized feedback and discussion with industry executives. The Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) screens more than 135 cutting edge film premieres plus six full days of panels, events, mixers, conferences and music making it one of the Mid-Atlantic's largest international competitive festivals. Fifteen scripts (!!!) The festival is not responsible for 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). in any legal proceeding brought pursuant hereto shall be entitled to recover 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. (Horror/Thriller/Fantasy, Drama/Family, Comedy, Action/Adventure). He wants to read your script. Address: Richmond International Film Festival, 3126 W. Cary information. The Sundance Writers Lab works more like a development incubator than a competition. The festival is not responsible for submissions that are lost, stolen, or damaged in transit. Mid-Atlantic's largest international competitive festivals. FESTIVAL EVENTS & ATTENDANCE Screening, networking, educational and industry events to take place at the historic Byrd Theatre, Bowtie Movieland and Criterion Cinemas and other venues throughout Richmond, Virginia. Grand Jury Winners All other formats will be disqualified. exclusive owner(s) of all legal and equitable rights thereto with the full and Online entries may be submitted up until midnight Eastern Time on the final or extended deadline date. If 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. Should an entrant win an award at RIFF, they will receive the that do may receive priority consideration. DVD OR BLU-RAY SCREENERS. 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. submissions that are lost, stolen, or damaged in transit. United States, 1331 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard I enjoyed the panels and screenings. Festival Rules, Guidelines, & Licensing Agreement. The American Zoetrope screenplay competition offers the top 10 finalists the opportunity 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. Do not send printed media kits or other marketing material via mail. has the right to screen your project during the festival. If selected as Official Selection, most festival Webisode must be an independently produced or unproduced, scripted project specifically created for the web. exclusive rights to submit material to the competition. RIFF does not provide exhibition screening fees. If entering the The competition is not responsible for submitted materials that are lost, stolen, or damaged in transit. When possible, please include your press kit electronically all claims, or third party claims based on stories or films submitted to the 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. WON MERIT AWARD FOR BEST VIRGINIA TELEPLAY + Grand Jury Nominee: Richmond International Film Fest Screenplay Competition (RIFF) 2022 Nominee for Best Script: Montreal Independent Film . This film serves as the final chapter in the long-running series about a disgraced detective who isn't afraid to push boundaries in order to get the job done. another carrier. Please check Onward to more enriching and innovative possibilities in 2023! Through various phases of the judging process, submitted material may be exposed to a network of influential third parties and Jurors, but such third party participations are not guaranteed. Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) is a competitive festival that PROMOTION, PUBLICITY, MARKETING. About RIFF INDEMNIFICATION. RIFF also overlaps music during festival week and offers opportunities for filmmakers and musicians to forge new working relationships. When submitting your film or script online, you must do so through FilmFreeway. 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). Entrant expressly acknowledges and agrees that the Richmond International Film Festival shall be entitled to injunctive or other equitable relief (an "Injunction") to restrain, prevent or enjoin any breach by a contestant under this film contest, and the contestant hereby waives any right to notice of any action or proceeding for an Injunction and consents to and accepts entry of an Injunction in any court which may have jurisdiction in connection therewith. disqualify the entry if the above procedures are not followed. be exposed to a network of influential third parties and Jurors, but such third , the competition circulates winners scripts to the directors, showrunners, and producers behind your favorite movies and TV shows. Additional Awards court which may have jurisdiction in connection therewith. entry number, film title, running time, and personal contact information however, hotel discounts and VIP Access badges are provided to the Official 2022 Rhode Island International Film Festival Call for Entries is Now Open This year's deadlines. The Rhode Island International Film Festival prefers paperless entries. RIFF does not require a world or U.S. premiere, but the films The contest is open to Virginia filmmakers submitting films on environmental topics focusing Read more Have a great script but dont have the access to the industry to move it forward? expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or in connection with any and Virtual table reads with professional actors. Richmond International Film Festival. Screenplay entrants must not have already received a prize that Virginia Film Festivals & Screenings **Please refer to each festival's website to check the most up-to-date event date and status information** The vitality of Virginia's production community can be experienced through the variety of exceptional film festivals held through the state and Washington DC. Apply to meet virtually with literary managers, agents, and producers. All Access Badges are provided for the Official Selection. Audience Choice Awards 2023. The Richmond International Film Festival reserves the non-exclusive right to screen and showcase all submitted films during the festival. The - All Official Selection filmmakers and the top 10-15 scripts ONLINE SCREENER FORMAT. Script Pipeline boasts a $25,000 grand prize, long-term script circulation to its industry network, development assistance, meetings, and invitations to industry events. In addition, the competition is one of the few in the nation requiring no entrance fee. In addition to producing RIFF, she is the President & Executive Director of the RIFF Arts Institute, Founder of the Media Industry Xchange & FLOW Collective, Co-Founder of the Creative World Awards, and past President of the Virginia Production Alliance (VPA), the leading advocacy organization responsible for bolstering film and developing crew and talent across the Commonwealth of Virginia. 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. (Horror/Thriller/Fantasy, Drama/Family, Comedy, Action/Adventure). An inclusive and spirited festival designed to honor cutting edge filmmakers, the festival welcomes films of all genres and niches (features & shorts) plus music videos and episodic projects. Cottonwood Premiere: When You're Strange: A Film About The Doors. PROMOTION, PUBLICITY, MARKETING. Apply to meet virtually with literary managers, agents, and producers. during the festival. We will accept collaborative writing work, however, each writer must fill out and Jobs People Learning Dismiss Dismiss. 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. BEST SCRIPT COMPETITION 2023. The Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) screens more than 135 cutting edge film premieres plus six full days of panels, events, mixers, conferences and music making it one of the Mid-Atlantic's largest international competitive festivals. International Film Festival. In the rare case any dates are altered, all submitters and Official Selection will be notified of the new festival dates once the adjustment has been made through the email address that the submitter provided to RIFF via their FilmFreeway application. warrant as the author of submitted material that they are the sole and best short screenplay. 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. 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. When possible, please include your full press kit electronically through your submission. All ticket sales and proceeds are property of the Richmond Script Pipeline boasts a $25,000 grand prize, long-term script circulation to its industry network, development assistance, meetings, and invitations to industry events. Flickers' Annual Screenplay Competition Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival P.O. All other Submissions may not be withdrawn once completed, and entry fees best short screenplay. purposes. If a work in progress, please also notate that in your cover letter on the submission. Accepting Features, Feature Documentaries, In Production Films, Shorts, Short Documentaries, TV Pilots, and Web Series, Competition Entry plus Judge's Highlight Notes & Scorecard. All other formats will be disqualified. If the script is based on a true the writer's submitted entry to the Richmond International Film Festival. well-organized & daily emails and social media posts kept everyone engaged 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 . Entrants get notes on their submission and can use these critiques to improve their script. If not present, it is up to the recipient to arrange their own shipping and/or creation of the physical trophy award via Fed Ex or another carrier. Whether you are experienced filmmakers or those who want to give it a try for the first time, all are welcome! Any entries submitted or payments postmarked after the extended deadline will be disqualified.

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