ReadingFilmFEST

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ReadingFilmFEST created by filmmakers for filmmakers! Are you a STUDENT (HS or College)? You MuST submit ID BeFORE you submit your film. Failure to do so will lead to automatic rejection with no refund! IMPORTANT 1. PLEASE READ Rules & Terms (below) CAREFULLY! Failure to do so will lead to rejection of your submission. 2. NO FEE WAIVERS/DISCOUNTS. We are a small Film Festival run by volunteers with a limited budget. We cannot answer requests for fee waivers/discounts. ***************** 3. Submissions for FAFT countries are now OPEN. To receive a fee wavier code email your Name, FILM TITLE and RUN TIME to info@readingfilmfest.com. There are a limited number of waivers. Failure to follow the FATF "Rules and Terms" below may lead to disqualification of your film. ***************** 4. Questions? Contact us at info@ReadingFilmFEST.com. Voted by filmmakers as a 100 Top Reviewed Film Festival, ReadingFilmFEST is the small festival with a big attitude! We are dedicated to bringing filmmakers and film lovers together, creating a filmmaker-centric festival. We screen shorts, docs and a limited number of feature films over the 4-day festival. Reading, Pennsylvania is conveniently located an hour from Philadelphia and just over 2 hours from New York. For filmmakers ready to make the trip to Reading, we offer: - complimentary lodging for filmmakers whose films have been accepted - educational/discussion panels for filmmakers - wonderful audiences - live Q&A with audiences ReadingFilmFEST is committed to gender parity. We are looking for the best films in all genres by Women Filmmakers. The festival also encourages filmmakers of color and Latino filmmakers to submit their work to help us create a truly diverse program. The festival is juried by a panel of local film enthusiasts, with winners chosen by film professionals in each genre. Each film is viewed by at least 3 jurors, ensuring a fair process and high-quality selections. STUDENT FILMS The student competition is open to high school and college/university students. Students must be currently enrolled to submit. See “Rules and Terms.” ANIMATION. Animated shorts must be under 20 minutes in length and must be partly or fully animated. Techniques could include 2D or 3D animation, stop-motion, hand-painted film, a mix of still or video and animation, animated title sequences, or any other technique. (note – films with graphic violence, sex and language may be disqualified). Student films will be juried by the festival’s regular jury of film lovers, plus professional animators.

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

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• Filmmaker

  Fantastic festival! Thank you for screening my film EXHØLESS film twice on IMAX! Such an honor

• Filmmaker

  Hello. Thank you once again for giving me the opportunity to show my work to your festival audience. It is a great honor for me. I hope that film lovers enjoyed watching the film. Thank you for your warm hospitality and attention. I hope to see you again.

• Filmmaker

  Thanks so much for including our film! Such great communication and commitment to filmmaking. We were honored!

• Filmmaker

  I had an amazing time at the festival and felt so fortunate to be there! Everyone was so welcoming and it was such a great community of filmmakers with genuine interest in uplifting everyone's projects. Totally worth my while of traveling there and being part of it. I am so glad I submitted.

• Filmmaker

  Reading Film Fest is an excellent festival with a great lineup of movies. Their communication is excellent, and they treat their film makers really well. Filmmakers should definitely apply!

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