Ridgewood International Film Festival

Each submission must include a short synopsis of the entry, a short trailer, a bio of the filmmaker, a photo of the filmmaker, the genre/category, the production year, DOWNLOAD BUTTON ACCESS MUST BE ALLOWED, a MPAA rating if any, and the length of film. Also, a designation of who is to receive an award if one is given to the film.

If selected, the filmmaker must grant permission for the materials to be used in all publicity and promotion pertaining to the Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival, including before and possibly after that year's festival.

The act of submitting your film constitutes acceptance without reservation of all rules of the RGIFF.

NOTE: Entry fees are in U.S. Dollars, are per film and are non-refundable. The Festival reserves the right to disqualify a submission, without refund of any kind, if eligibility requirements are not met including if eligibility status changes post-submission.
*Each entry must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee. Entry fees are not refundable.
*Only entries with full payment and with all required information completed will be considered.
* Filmmakers MUST include their physical address. Please do not submit a film without giving us your address, which we need for our records and to communicate with you.
*If any materials need to be mailed, the cost of shipping an entry to the festival must be paid by the entrant. Collect or COD shipments will not be accepted.
*Student submissions:
ONLY STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL IN THE UNITED STATES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A 'SPECIAL STUDENT FEE'. Any above-mentioned students who qualify, MUST include proof of current student status at time of submission [copy of student ID or letter from current school and/or teacher].
*ALL UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A 'REGULAR STUDENT FEE' Any above-mentioned students who qualify, MUST include proof of current student status at time of submission [copy of student ID or letter from current school and/or teacher].
*GRADUATE COLLEGE STUDENTS & FILM SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST PAY THE STANDARD FEE. They cannot enter their films in the college undergraduate category.
*Confirmation of the filmmakers' legal rights to all music, images and content in the submitted entry if not original music. (This is important.)
Applicants are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary rights and permissions for third-party materials included in their films, including but not limited to music, trademarks, logos, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights. RIFF expressly disclaims all liability or responsibility for any violations of the foregoing.