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Ravenheart International Film Festival (8)

Deadlines

07 Aug 2025
Call for entries

31 Oct 2025
Early deadline

13 Feb 2026
Standard deadline

06 Mar 2026
Late deadline

27 Mar 2026
Extended deadline

7
mths

31 Mar 2026
Notification date

03 Jun 2026
07 Jun 2026

Address

Dronningens Gate 16, 0105, Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Festival description

Short film festival 40'<

Feature film festival >41'

Festival requirements

Film festival

Fiction

Documentary

Animation

Fantastic

Terror

Experimental

Music Video

Other

Genres

Any Theme

Has submission fees

International Festival

Physical Location

January 2023

Production countries: Any

Shooting countries: Any

Director nationalities: Any

Debut Films

School projects

Short Films 40'<

Feature Films >41'

AI Tools

Any language

Subtitles
English

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Festival description (Edition: 8)

Festival start: 03 June 2026 Festival end: 07 June 2026

Welcome to the 8th Annual Ravenheart International Film Festival (RIFF), taking place in the vibrant heart of Oslo, Norway!

Our mission is to connect domestic and international filmmakers through the universal language of film. While we celebrate all forms of cinema, we place a special emphasis on fantastic genres, including Sci-Fi, Horror, Fantasy, Thriller, Dark Comedy, and more. RIFF is not just a festival; it is a vibrant gathering for filmmakers, cinema lovers, and creative weirdos to unite, share their passions, and revel in the captivating world of genre films.

We warmly invite submissions from all genres as we strive to showcase the finest work from around the globe. Our live event will provide an enriching experience for everyone involved. We also encourage aspiring filmmakers and students to come together, inspire each other, and elevate their storytelling craft.

As we approach this year's event, please visit our website for the latest information and updates. (www.ravenheartfilmfestival.com)

If you are passionate about high-quality genre films and want to join the Northern Flock, now is the time! Submit your film, pack your bags, leave your nest, and FLOCK ON over to Norway!

We are the FLOCK...

WE ARE RAVENHEART!

Prizes and qualifications

RAVENHEART TROPHY:

Festival Choice Award
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Documentary
Best Horror Short Film
Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short Film
Best Beyond Fantastic
Best Dark Comedy
Best Animation
Best Student
Best Micro-Short

CERTIFICATE AWARD:

Best Music Video
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Special Makeup FX

Rules

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ENTRY SUBMISSION:

Films submitted must have been completed after January 1, 2024. We will notify you by March 31st, 2026, if your film is officially selected. Please ensure your email and contact information are correct and current on Festhome.

All submissions must be sent in no later than April 11th, 2026. All films delivered after April 11th, 2026, will be considered for the following year's festival, unless otherwise negotiated beforehand.

All entries officially selected grant Ravenheart the right to use footage from the screener and trailer. You also grant RIFF permission to screen your film at the event and use any material sent to us for Ravenheart's promotional purposes without constraints.

Physical screeners, such as DCP or Blu-ray, will not be returned (unless further negotiated; please don't send us your master copy). They must arrive at least two weeks before the event and be postmarked well before.

Feature Films

Short and Feature Films >41' 135'<

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 25$ 23$ 19.25$ 31 Oct 25

Standard 45$ 41.4$ 34.65$ 13 Feb 26

Late 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 06 Mar 26

Extended 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 27 Mar 26

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Submissions deadline
27 Mar 26

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Do you have a feature film that falls under Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantastic, Dark Comedy, Action, Thriller, etc.? Send us anything that is 41 minutes and above, and we'll take a look!

Short Films

Short Films >6' 40'<

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 20$ 18.4$ 15.4$ 31 Oct 25

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 30.8$ 13 Feb 26

Late 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 06 Mar 26

Extended 55$ 50.6$ 42.35$ 27 Mar 26

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27 Mar 26

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Do you have a short film that falls under Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantastic, Dark Comedy, Action, Thriller, etc.? Send us anything that is 40 minutes and below, and we'll take a look!

Student Films

Short and Feature Films >1' 135'<

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 31 Oct 25

Standard 35$ 32.2$ 26.95$ 13 Feb 26

Late 40$ 36.8$ 30.8$ 06 Mar 26

Extended 45$ 41.4$ 34.65$ 27 Mar 26

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27 Mar 26

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Are you a student with a film that falls under Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantastic, Dark Comedy, Action, Thriller, etc.? Send us anything that is feature, short, or micro short, music video, etc., and we'll take a look! Please provide your student proof of your current studies or valid student ID.

Animated Films

Short and Feature Films >1' 135'<

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 20$ 18.4$ 15.4$ 31 Oct 25

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 30.8$ 13 Feb 26

Late 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 06 Mar 26

Extended 55$ 50.6$ 42.35$ 27 Mar 26

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27 Mar 26

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Do you have an animated film? Submit it here, and we'll take a look! Short and Feature animations are to be submitted here. Student animations can be submitted here or under our student category.

Documentary Films

Short and Feature Films >5' 135'<

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 25$ 23$ 19.25$ 31 Oct 25

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 30.8$ 13 Feb 26

Late 45$ 41.4$ 34.65$ 06 Mar 26

Extended 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 27 Mar 26

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27 Mar 26

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Do you have a genre-themed documentary that tells a fantastic story? Themes include Fantastical, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantastic, Comedy, Action, Thriller/Suspense, Occult, etc.. Submit it here, and we'll take a look! Short and Feature Documentaries are to be submitted here.

Music Videos

Short Films >1' 10'<

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 31 Oct 25

Standard 30$ 27.6$ 23.1$ 13 Feb 26

Late 40$ 36.8$ 30.8$ 06 Mar 26

Extended 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 27 Mar 26

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27 Mar 26

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We want to see your music videos, primarily if they are rooted in fantastical genre themes.

Micros Short Films

Short Films >1' 6'<

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 31 Oct 25

Standard 35$ 32.2$ 26.95$ 13 Feb 26

Late 40$ 36.8$ 30.8$ 06 Mar 26

Extended 45$ 41.4$ 34.65$ 27 Mar 26

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27 Mar 26

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Do you have a genre-themed Micro that tells a fantastic story? Themes include Fantastical, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantastic, Comedy, Action, Thriller/Suspense, Occult, etc.. Submit it here!

Nordic Films

Short and Feature Films >5' 135'<

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 31 Oct 25

Standard 35$ 32.2$ 26.95$ 13 Feb 26

Late 40$ 36.8$ 30.8$ 06 Mar 26

Extended 45$ 41.4$ 34.65$ 27 Mar 26

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Submissions deadline
27 Mar 26

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Did you make a Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantastic, Dark Comedy, Action, Thriller, etc. film, or are you a filmmaker from one of the listed countries? (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland &the Faroe Islands) If so, you can submit your work here.

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