This event welcomes and embraces individuals from all walks of life. Your background, beliefs, orientation, or past experiences hold no significance to us. Our primary focus lies solely on the power of storytelling.

 

If we find your movie compelling and fitting for our festival, we will gladly select it. Conversely, if it doesn't align with our vision, we may regrettably decline. Filmmaking preferences, much like any form of taste, are subjective. Therefore, if your work isn't chosen, do not be disheartened. You may find yourself rejected by us only to triumph with an Oscar the following year.

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1) The films can be available online and have premiered anywhere else already. 

2) Films in a non-English language must be subtitled in English.

3) Films must have been completed from January 1st 2020 onwards.

4) Films must have a minimum of 720p image quality.

5) The final 10 nominees will be required to send a DCP for the yearly screening.

6) Submitters must own the rights to submit their films.

7) RPFF can use films for promotional purposes.
8) RPFF will not release, under any circumstances, the full short film.
9) Multiple entries are allowed, each will have to pay the entry fee.
10) RPFF has no obligation to disclose information about the committee.
11) Submitters must be 18 years of age or older.
12) All work's ownership and rights remain with the original holders.
13) RPFF reserve the right to refuse inappropriate works.
14) RPFF has the right to add, change, or delete guidelines at any time.​