Tier 1 · FIAPF accredited
Rome, Italy
Last verified 5 July 2026
The Rome Independent Cinema Festival showcases new talents, first-time filmmakers and established professionals in the film industry. Aiming to promote diversity in the film industry and become a connecting platform, the Rome Independent Cinema Festival is open to filmmakers of
The main submission deadline for Rome Film Festival is around 1 April 2027. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
Submitting to Rome Film Festival costs around USD 55 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
European. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Rome Film Festival takes place in Rome, Italy.
Rome 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 holds FIAPF accreditation, an internationally recognised mark of a legitimate competitive festival; 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. You can also run Rome Film Festival through FilmRun's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.
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