Tier 2
River Run International Film Festival
Winston-Salem, United States
- Submission deadline
- 7 December 2026
- Entry fee
- Free early, then USD 20
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Animation
- Next edition
- 2027
Last verified 29 September 2026
About River Run International Film Festival
The 20th River Film Festival is an international film festival that will take place in Padua, Italy, from 24th of May to 20th June 2026.
Awards this festival can qualify you for
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Must win the Grand Jury Prize for Best Animated Short at River Run International Film Festival.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Must win the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Short at River Run International Film Festival.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win the Grand Jury Prize for Best Live Action Short at River Run International Film Festival.
River Run International Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the River Run International Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for River Run International Film Festival is around 7 December 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to River Run International Film Festival?
Submitting to River Run International Film Festival costs Free early, then USD 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does River Run International Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. River Run International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Is River Run International Film Festival an award qualifying festival?
Yes. River Run International Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Where is River Run International Film Festival held?
River Run International Film Festival takes place in Winston-Salem, United States.
Is River Run International Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
River Run International Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
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