The program for Saturday 22nd at the Nuovo Cinema Aquila from 4:00 pm the program dedicated to Italian short films. At 6:00 pm there is a masterclass with Roberto Forza, followed at 8:15 pm by the feature film Even by Giulio Ancora and Una storia vera by Mariano Lamberti at 10:00 pm. Read More »
On Friday the 21st, screenings begin at 4:30 PM at the Nuovo Cinema Aquila with French-language shorts. Italian shorts begin at 6:30 PM. Opening Night Film at 8:15 PM: Roberto Mariotti’s “L’acqua non è mai ferma” with Stefano Fresi. Read More »
Competition of International Feature Films: The international feature films competing at the 2025 RIFF Awards have been announced as an absolute Italian premiere Read More »
National Feature Film Competition: the selection of Italian feature films competing at the 2025 RIFF Awards has finally been announced. Read More »
RIFF 2025 Masterclasses, Panels, and Special Events – Cinema Towards the New Frontiers of AI Read More »
The RIFF is proud to present its selection of documentaries. The competing documentaries, hailing from Italy, Greece, Germany, France, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the USA, Russia, Vietnam, and Papua New Guinea, confirm the highly international atmosphere of the 2025 RIFF Awards. Read More »
With ten world premieres and six Italian premieres, the RIFF Awards selection dedicated to Italian short films is on line!. Read More »
(R)EVOLUTION AI Competition: For the first time, we are pleased to present the works competing for the section dedicated to artificial intelligence. Read More »
International Short Competition: The international short films competing at the 2025 RIFF Awards have been announced. Read More »
With four Italian premieres and two world premieres, the RIFF Awards section dedicated to short films made by film students has been announced. Read More »
From Turkey to China, all the way to Canada, with two European premieres and seven Italian premieres; we’re pleased to present the titles competing in the animated shorts section. Read More »
RIFF Awards 2025 Jury – The 24th edition of the RIFF is approaching: our jury of film professionals is ready! Read More »
Globo Vintage is confirmed as the Official Radio of the RIFF Awards 2025! Globo Vintage is the radio for those who believe that ’70, ’80, and ’90 music is still the best today. 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗢 𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 – 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔 𝗘’ 𝗟𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔! You can listen to Globo Vintage on FM 100.7 fm and streaming from the official app and website. Read More »
(r)evolution AI – The program will be available soon, featuring the new RIFF section dedicated to film and video production using AI technology. Stay tuned! Read More »
Paul Haggis is the new artistic director of the RIFF Awards. The RIFF Cultural Association is pleased and honored to announce this nomination ahead of the 24th edition of the festival, which will be held next November in Rome, Italy. Read More »
The RIFF is pleased to announce the new Award offered by Laser S. Film for the feature film section of this 24th edition. The Award consists of the use of the Laser S. Film laboratories for the use of Color Correction. Read More »
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REGISTRATIONS CLOSED FOR THE XXIV EDITION OF THE RIFF. Thanks to all the participants!!! The complete program and the list of selected titles will be available on the festival website the first week of October! Stay Tuned Read More »
Last Call 4 Entries – Late deadline July 31st 2025 – RIFF accepts entries on FilmFreeway, or via Festhome – Feature films, documentaries, shorts, screenplays and subject are welcome!!! Read More »
Short Film Screenplay Section at RIFF: This year we will try to assist the production of the best screenplay by offering a complete shooting kit. The award is offered by BeDi Produzioni. Read More »
Submit your film to the RIFF and unlock amazing discounts – We at DCP for ALL are proud to sponsor RIFF for their 2025 edition! Read More »
