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Rome, Italy · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The Rome Independent Film Festival (RIFF) is Rome’s long-running international independent film festival, founded in 2000 and focused on promoting contemporary and independent cinema. It is notable for its broad program of roughly 100 premieres each year, spanning feature films, documentaries, short films, experimental works, animations, and screenplays, along with workshops and industry events that make it a reference point for filmmakers worldwide.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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2024
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