Film Submissions

Twenty Twenty-Five (2025) marks the 8th year for the Rhode Island Black Film Festival (April 10-14, 2025). The call for feature, short and documentary films is now open! Submissions end December 31, 2024, submit through filmfreeway.com, or through the festival’s website, www.ribff.org

The RIBFF acts as a bridge to connect industry professionals and those upcoming talents with entertainment, education and empowerment.

Submissions to the 2025 Rhode Island Black Film Festival are now open for consideration for the following categories:

You may click the button below to begin the application process.

Submissions begin
September 1 2024   

Early Bird Deadline
October  18, 2024 

Regular Deadline 
November 25, 2024

Late Deadline
December 31, 2024

Notifications
January 20, 2025

Event Date
April 10 – 14 2025