RIDGEWOOD GUILD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

APRIL 24, 2025

Celebrating our 14th annual anniversary, the Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival has grown to a well-respected film festival celebrating and focusing on the independent film maker. We will continue our free industry interviews, Q & A’s, master classes, live networking rooms and our After Party & Awards show!

COME AND ENJOY THIS HIDDEN GEM OF A FILM FESTIVAL!

Our festival is the place to be for action and excitement at various venues in Ridgewood in the spring. With its Red Carpet, Oscar Party, Press Coverage, Celebrities, Awards Ceremony, Hollywood-style After Party, film screenings complemented by lively and informative Q&A sessions with cast members and filmmakers, the annual RGIFF is highly anticipated by independent filmmakers, professionals, film lovers and enthusiasts as well as students.

With easy access to New York and centered in Ridgewood surrounded by many popular restaurant options, RGIFF is an ideal festival hub for both visitors and locals alike.

Celebrating our 14th anniversary, the Ridgewood Guild’s Annual International Film Festival has grown into a well respected Festival showcasing creative and inspiring filmmakers and films from around the globe.

Our Festival programming provides film entertainment that covers a wide variety of genres, offering something for just about everyone. It gives independent film artists a platform for sharing their work with audiences that might not otherwise have the opportunity to see them.

At the RGIFF, ALL films are fully reviewed ensuring that each film submitted receives fair and equal consideration. Films are eligible for jury awards. All jurors are industry professionals. The winners of jury awards receive outstanding personalized trophies for ‘Best Of. . .’ Each year a $500 scholarship is awarded to the Best High School Student and Best Undergrad College Student Filmmaker.

Looking forward to seeing you on the Red Carpet!