Lift-Off Film Festival
Various, United Kingdom
74
Tier BScreenings40 categories
Festival dossier
RTF Realtime International Film Festival
Westbury on Trym, United Kingdom · Est. 2015 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Westbury on Trym, United Kingdom
98
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 11 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at The Hive
- 4 verified pro signals
Overview
RTF Realtime International Film Festival is an independent, internationally oriented festival founded in 2016 that has been presented in UK locations including Westbury on Trym and other Midlands venues. It is notable for its technology-driven, accessible model, its free registration, and its signature 20-hour filmmaking challenge, which helps position it as a platform for emerging and established independent filmmakers from multiple countries.
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+48 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at The Hive
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
2015
Venue
The Hive
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.7/ 5
Reviews
259
Synced 4 days ago
- Brent HeiseAug 2024
Thank you for making The Girl Who Faded Away a Nominee for Best Music Film. Stanlee was very communicative and providing a screening in Worcester was a high honor.
- Richard SpiropoulosAug 2024
Excellently organized and remarkable communication across the board. Definitely recommend. Well done again guys. Bravo.
- Sevenskies DistributionAug 2024
One of the best and most extraordinary festivals in the world. This festival is so precise and orderly that one is shocked. Everything is wonderful. Excellent quality. I really congratulate you.
- Wetengere KitojoAug 2024
I am deeply grateful to the RTF Festival organizers for the incredible opportunity to showcase Upanga Kingdom and for the honor of winning Best African Film for 2024. Your dedication, hard work, and professionalism have made this festival a truly remarkable experience. A heartfelt congratulations to all the filmmakers whose work was selected and celebrated—your talent and passion inspire us all. Thank you for creating a platform that uplifts and recognizes the beauty of our stories.
- Pamela KavalAug 2024
This festival is absolutely amazing! The team does a fantastic job of keeping filmmakers in the loop every step of the way, with outstanding communication throughout. They even share videos and photos from the event so that everyone — whether attending in person or watching from afar — can still feel part of the celebration. It truly made us feel like we were there, even though we were half a world away in New Zealand. We’ve been lucky to have our films selected for two years in a row and are so grateful to have been included in such a wonderful festival. We hope to attend in person someday, as it’s clearly a well-run, inspiring, and supportive event. RTF is doing an incredible job, and I highly recommend this festival!
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