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RiverRun International Film Festival

Winston-Salem, United States April 17-25, 2026 9 days

About RiverRun International Film Festival

RiverRun International Film Festival is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) media arts organization dedicated to the role of cinema as a conduit of powerful ideas and diverse viewpoints. The festival takes place annually in Winston-Salem and Greensboro, North Carolina, and showcases films from around the world across narrative, documentary, animation, and short formats, with in-person and virtual screenings.

Festival details

Location 301 North Main St., Suite 2606, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 · Winston-Salem, United States
Scope International
Focus Documentary · Narrative · Animation · Shorts
Duration 9 days
Official website riverrunfilm.com
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Submission deadline 2025-12-15
Screening eligibility Early Sep 30, Regular Nov 3, Final Dec 15, 2025. NC student fee waivers.
Submission link filmfreeway.com/RiverRun

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