Ravenheart International Film Festival (7)

Festival start: 11 June 2025      Festival end: 15 June 2025

Welcome to our 7th ANNUAL live edition of the Ravenheart International Film Festival (RIFF), held in the heart of Oslo, Norway!

We are Norway's only film festival focusing solely on fantastic cinema—the only film festival in Scandinavia. RIFF's growth has been exciting and mind-blowing every year.

Aiming to connect all domestic and foreign filmmakers through film's universal language.
Celebrating all cinema but particularly spotlighting fantastic genre films (Sci-Fi, Horror, Fantasy, Thriller, Dark Comedy and more.) RIFF is an event where all filmmakers, fans of the art of cinema, and creatives can come together to share their experiences and love for fantastic cinema genres.

RIFF submissions are open to all genre films. We are looking to showcase the best in genre film. The live event will include guest speakers, Q&As, booths, and networking opportunities. We also invite aspiring filmmakers and students to inspire one another and others to become better filmmakers.

Please visit our website for more information and updates as we get closer to the event. (www.ravenheartfilmfestival.com)

So, if you love high-quality genre films and want to join the Northern Flock, send us your film, pack your bags, leave your nest, and FLOCK ON over to Norway!

We are the FLOCK...

WE ARE RAVENHEART!

RAVENHEART TROPHY:

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

CERTIFICATE AWARD:

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

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ENTRY SUBMISSION:

Films submitted must be completed after January 1st, 2022. We will notify you by March 31st, 2025 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, 2025. All films that deliver their films after April 11th, 2025, will be considered for the following year's festival unless 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; don't send us your master copy). They must arrive at least two weeks before the event and be postmarked well before.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• All entry fees are non-refundable.

• RIFF WILL NOT pay screening fees. (Unless negotiated)

• RIFF WILL NOT cover any travel expenses. (Unless negotiated)

• RIFF WILL NOT cover any SUBTITLING or DCP expenses. If you are interested in receiving a DCP at an additional cost. (Please get in touch with us for further information.)

• Any film NOT previously SCREENED at a previous edition of Ravenheart is eligible for consideration.

• All student submissions must provide proof of your current studies or valid student ID on Festhome. You must be currently studying or finished studying in the last year.

• Feature films must be completed, not "works in progress."

• Short film online screeners may be "works in progress," but only during the submission stages. The film's final cut must be delivered by the final submission deadline, or it risks being disqualified from the festival.

• If any eligibility requirements are not met, we reserve the right to disqualify any submission from the event.

ENTRANT AGREEMENT:

By submitting, you represent and warrant that you have full legal right and authority to submit the film/video project for consideration by RIFF and that all necessary consents, licensing, and approvals have been obtained legally and willingly.

You agree to hold RIFF and its sponsors harmless in any matters about all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees and costs of the court). This may be incurred because of any claim involving copyright, trademark, consents, licenses, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the videos entered. You understand that your submission is not a guarantee of acceptance into RIFF. No one from RIFF or its sponsors has guaranteed your admission into the festival. Should your film be accepted, you grant RIFF the right to use any footage from the preview screener, all submitted publicity photos, and any other materials about this entry for RIFF's promotional, non-commercial purposes without limitations.