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CortoMiraggi—the short film showcase returns to Fiuggi on July 24 at 9:00 PM at the Teatro Comunale di Fiuggi. Seven Italian films will be screened during this free event, organized in collaboration with the Municipality of Fiuggi’s Department of Culture, RIFF, and the Piccole Proiezioni Festival…

9 July 2026

Final days to participate in the 25th edition of RIFF. The festival, celebrating a quarter-century dedicated to independent cinema, has set the final submission deadline for July 31, 2026. Entries are accepted in the following categories: feature films, documentaries, short films, and story concepts & screenplays…

7 July 2026

Climate Future Comes to RIFF in 12 Frames – We invite you to experience Chapter Two of the Climate Future Film Festival at RIFF 2026.

5 June 2026

From May 18th to 20th, the documentary Arte Sciopero, winner of @RIFF 2025, will be at the Nuovo Cinema Aquila! Luca Immesi’s documentary film about Galeazzo Nardini…

15 May 2026

(r)evolution AI – RIFF’s new section dedicated to film and video production using AI technology. For the second year, RIFF celebrates visual storytelling powered by artificial intelligence.

29 March 2026

The new Call 4 Entries to the 25th edition of RIFF is now open. You can now submit your film or screenplay on FilmFreeway, the world’s leading channel for participating in film festivals and creative competitions. Exclusive 10% discount for GOLD members.

7 February 2026

Call for Entries Open for the 25th Anniversary Edition. The festival, celebrating a quarter-century dedicated to independent cinema, has set the Early Bird deadline for submissions to May 29th, 2026.

2 February 2026

The 2025 RIFF Awards will stop in Fiuggi from December 28th to 30th – 🎬 Three days of independent cinema, music, and new visions. 📍 Workshop of Memory and Image – Free admission. Discover the full program…

11 December 2025

With over 90 titles on the program and 3,500 spectators in the theater accompanied by 50 Italian and international directors, we are happy to share with you the photo gallery and press review of this edition: https://riff.it/photo-gallery/ – https://riff.it/mediaroom/

11 December 2025

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We are looking for feature films, documentaries, short films, subjects and screenplays. Call deadline 31st July 2023

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Accreditation 2023

Fill out the form and request your accreditation for the XXII Edition of the RIFF Awards!

Tickets & Pass

Buy now your RIFF Awards ticket!

Accreditation

Fill out the Form and request your accreditation for the XXIV Editions of the RIFF Awards!

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We are looking for feature films, documentaries, short films, subjects & screenplays.
Early Call deadline 30th June 2026.

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Since the first edition in 2000, RIFF has increasingly become an event followed with interest by the public in Rome and a reference point for filmmakers from all over the world.

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Climate Future Comes to RIFF in 12 Frames – We invite you to experience Chapter Two of the Climate Future Film Festival at RIFF 2026.

From May 18th to 20th, the documentary Arte Sciopero, winner of @RIFF 2025, will be at the Nuovo Cinema Aquila! Luca Immesi’s documentary film about Galeazzo Nardini…

(r)evolution AI – RIFF’s new section dedicated to film and video production using AI technology. For the second year, RIFF celebrates visual storytelling powered by artificial intelligence.

The new Call 4 Entries to the 25th edition of RIFF is now open. You can now submit your film or screenplay on FilmFreeway, the world’s leading channel for participating in film festivals and creative competitions. Exclusive 10% discount for GOLD members.

Call for Entries Open for the 25th Anniversary Edition. The festival, celebrating a quarter-century dedicated to independent cinema, has set the Early Bird deadline for submissions to May 29th, 2026.

The 2025 RIFF Awards will stop in Fiuggi from December 28th to 30th – 🎬 Three days of independent cinema, music, and new visions. 📍 Workshop of Memory and Image – Free admission. Discover the full program…

With over 90 titles on the program and 3,500 spectators in the theater accompanied by 50 Italian and international directors, we are happy to share with you the photo gallery and press review of this edition: https://riff.it/photo-gallery/ – https://riff.it/mediaroom/

REGISTER YOUR PROJECT NOW !!!

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Accreditation 2023

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