Reel Indie Film Fest (RiFF) - Shorts and Features

Special Early Pricing: Submit now to take advantage of reduced submission fee. Price increases to $50 on April 30, 2014 at 11:59pm EST. 

Oct. 14-19, 2014 Toronto, Canada

Reel Indie Film Festival (RiFF) is an independent film festival with a focus on music-related content.

Submissions Open:
RiFF is currently seeking submissions for the 2014 independent film showcase. Filmmakers are invited to submit music-related independent short films, music videos, feature films or documentaries completed between January 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014.

Why RiFF?
RiFF offers filmmakers and musicians a one of a kind place to screen their films and network with industry professionals. Take a look at last year's impressive industry representatives:

2013 Keynote Speaker 

• John Densmore, Drummer for the The Doors & Film Producer

2013 Judges & Panelists:

• Avi Federgreen: Producer / Distributor
• John Galway, The Harold Greenberg Fund
• Dan Lyon, Telefilm Canada
• Avi Diamond, Maple Music, Manager of Music Publishing and Film & TV Licensing 
  
• Jeremy Lalonde, Director/Producer
  
• Leah Jaunzems, Producer and VP of Development at Darius Films
  
• Rob Stefaniuk: Writer / Director / Producer
  
• Ingrid Veninger: Writer / Producer / Director, Punk Films
• Jason Butler: Filmmaker, Substance Productions

Complete Submissions Must Include:

• Film Runtime
• 75-100 word short synopsis 
• Secure link (and password) to your film
• Contact name, mailing address, email and phone
• link to official website
• Name of director(s), producer(s) and writer(s)
• Must fulfil qualifications listed below

Submission Qualifications:

• Films must have been completed between January 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014
• Short Films must have a running time of no longer than 30 minutes
• Music Videos must have a running time of no more than 5 minutes
• Feature-length Films must have a runtime of 60 minutes or longer
• Films in a language other than English must be subtitled in English
• Must be related to music

What You Get:
Selected filmmakers will receive: 

• All Access Pass for all RiFF Screenings
• Entry to all RiFF parties
• Entry to all Indie Week performances 
• Entry to all industry panels
• Entry to Indie Week opening party and Indie Week Finals
  
• Artist swag bag 

Notification:
Selected filmmakers will be notified via email on or near September 1, 2014.

What We Need:
Upon selections filmmakers will be required to provide:

• HD Cam, DCP or BluRay screener
• High-res dvd or BluRay backup screener 
•  Digital Press Kit (including 3 high resolution stills, director and producer head shots, filmmaker bios, full credit listings, log line and a 75 word synopsis)
• Social Media Links