CATEGORIES

FILM CATEGORIES:

 

Narrative Fiction Feature

Narrative Fiction Features that are 45 minutes or more. This is a juried competition category.

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Documentary Film Submission

Non Fiction Features that are 45 minutes or more. This is a juried competition category.
 

Narrative Short Film 

Narrative Fiction Short Films less than 45 minutes. This is a juried competition category.

 

Documentary Short Film

Documentary Short Films less than 45 minutes. This is a juried competition category.

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Animation / Experimental Film

Animated or experimental films. This is a juried competition category.

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Student Choreographers & Filmmakers

The Student Filmmaker’s category pays special attention to young choreographers and filmmakers. This is a juried competition category.

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RTDFF Photography Contest **NEW THIS YEAR**

We will accept 5 images per photographer total.

Photographers may submit one or multiple categories, or submit without a category preference.

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PHOTOGRAPHY CATEGORIES:

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Events 

This category covers photographs from competitive events, social causes or gatherings, traditions or cultures.

 

Architecture 

This category includes dance imagery featuring bridges, buildings, cityscapes, historic landmarks, interiors or industrial sites.

 

Nature

This category should portray artistry of nature photography.

 

Humanity 

This category should highlight the most compelling imagery — illustrating courage, despair, hope, injustice, hate, compassion, human rights failures or victories in ways small and large. The photos should inspire people to get involved

and take a stand for human rights.

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AWARDS 

Each category within the festival will host a juried competition for "Best of...".

 

Additionally, an executive committee will award a "Best of Show" award annually to recognize a work with high artistic and informational value. Additional awards may be given within each category at the judgment of the jury

(i.e. best cinematographer, editing, sound, etc.).

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Filmmakers who have their films selected for the festival will receive an admissions package to the festival.