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About the Festival

The Roxbury International Film Festival continues to showcase and honor the work of emerging and established filmmakers of color and has become the largest festival in New England dedicated to this genre. Since its inception, the festival has welcomed over 30,000 attendees, and we have screened more than 450 films by or about people of color.

Requirements

All genres of films (i.e. narrative, documentary, shorts, features, and/or animation) produced, directed, and/or written by or about people of color are eligible for submission.More than one entry may be submitted. Each entry must be accompanied by separate submission forms, fees, and materials.

Awards

Each submission will be considered for multiple award categories. Awards include cash and other prizes.

  • Please help us support independent filmmakers and continue to bring quality films to the Roxbury and Boston... http://t.co/fScpAvAO

    Jul 18th, 2012
  • @indiefilmpr thanks for the support!

    Jul 15th, 2012
  • Fox Searchlight Pictures cordially invites you and a guest to a special advance screening of RUBY SPARKS... http://t.co/YQofI599

    Jul 11th, 2012
  • WE NEED YOUR HELP! Help us reach our goal!
    The Roxbury International Film Festival is seeking people like you... http://t.co/iBT1fU8f

    Jul 4th, 2012
  • WE NEED YOUR HELP!
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    Jun 30th, 2012
  • WRITERS WANTED!!!
    Anyone who knows how to write a TV or Reality show Treatment. For more info please email... http://t.co/ok0wdjye

    Jun 30th, 2012
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    Jun 30th, 2012
  • Fox Searchlight Pictures and Cinereach cordially invite you and a guest to a complimentary special advance... http://t.co/MPIxayLr

    Jun 27th, 2012
  • Complimentary advance screening @FoxSearchlight’s Beasts of the Southern Wild tonight in Boston, get tix http://t.co/7KOXeIyX

    Jun 27th, 2012
  • Complimentary advance screening @FoxSearchlight’s Beasts of the Southern Wild Wednesday in Boston, get tix http://t.co/7KOXeIyX

    Jun 27th, 2012
  • @MzGunn We are happy that yo enjoyed it!

    Jun 21st, 2012
  • @cagenluse no the movie opens July 6th in Boston at the Coolidge

    Jun 20th, 2012
  • Coolidge Corner screening of Beasts Of The Southern Wild !

    Jun 19th, 2012
  • There is special screening of BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD at the Coolidge Corner Theater tomorrow at 7:30pm... http://t.co/aJOWLmmq

    Jun 19th, 2012
  • Don't forget to check out @bullyboybooze in Roxbury! They make their own liquor!

    Jun 18th, 2012
  • We will be doing screenings through out the year look out for them!

    Jun 18th, 2012
  • Thank you to everyone who came this year to support! It was amazing to see many 1st time filmmakers keep doing your thing!

    Jun 18th, 2012
  • Done! Over. Success

    Jun 18th, 2012
  • Done . Over . Sucess!

    Jun 17th, 2012
  • Contradictions of Fair Hope gets a standing ovation ! http://t.co/L546rG9i

    Jun 17th, 2012
  • Please come out and In Search of My Identity about the Cape Verdean culture screening at Mass Art at 1:45! http://t.co/XzORsR5e

    Jun 17th, 2012
  • Correction film name is Listen

    Jun 17th, 2012
  • The Kay bourne Emerging Film Maker Award for his first film Missing

    Jun 17th, 2012
  • Best documentary goes to Paul Goodnight

    Jun 17th, 2012
  • Best Short goes to Apcrifo! http://t.co/vwQ5c4LX

    Jun 17th, 2012
  • Closing Brunch and Awards ceremony at Daryls Boston!

    Jun 17th, 2012
  • 12-3pm Teaching youth how to write a 1min script! Ages 13-18! Its free!

    Jun 16th, 2012
  • Youth Day is today at the John D O'bryant center at North Eastern! 10-12pm films for kids under 10yrs old

    Jun 16th, 2012
  • Scott Mercer, director of "Can We Talk? Learning from Boston's Busing/Desegregation" on Radio Boston.... http://t.co/3Fuc8P3g

    Jun 16th, 2012
  • Tango McBeth screens at 11am. See You There!
    http://t.co/m4RM3drj http://t.co/mkYcdOVj

    Jun 16th, 2012
  • RIFF UPDATE- Okechukwu description revised.
    A short film about a young Nigerian man new to America that works in a... http://t.co/wEVgTqkF

    Jun 16th, 2012
  • A short film about a young Nigerian man new to America that works in a dead end job and lives with his brother... http://t.co/PVs3f8Ua

    Jun 16th, 2012
  • @MikePayack MoKumentary Q&A http://t.co/cXRqb502

    Jun 16th, 2012
  • Our films begin at 7pm tonight! Got to http://t.co/Sn5yaAGR to get the schedule or you can pick up a book at the venues !

    Jun 15th, 2012
  • Dont wait to get your tickets to the annual closing brunch!
    Special Guest: Producer and Actress S. Epatha... http://t.co/Piv5mR3p

    Jun 15th, 2012
  • Check out @MikePayack: Monkey Gang at @RoxburyIntFilm tonight! @CaseyGane "Monkey Gang: The Mockumentary" http://t.co/xRiPope1 "

    Jun 15th, 2012
  • S/O @Bedlam_ShowOff for his dope work nothing like that #guerillamarketing!

    Jun 15th, 2012
  • S/O to @Jeff6one7 for letting us party at Juelp!

    Jun 15th, 2012
  • Here we go! http://t.co/wemj1tdc

    Jun 14th, 2012
  • People heading in for The Last Fall! http://t.co/x5B0AVnb

    Jun 14th, 2012
  • The line for @MatthewACherry The Last Fall! http://t.co/K59kMe9l

    Jun 14th, 2012
  • RIFF 14's Opening Night Film is Matthew Cherry's "The Last Fall" at the Museum of Fine Arts. Tickets available at... http://t.co/7E2aLP5f

    Jun 14th, 2012
  • @MikePayack yes you can buy tickets at all venues?

    Jun 14th, 2012
  • The Last Fall screens tonight at the MFA
    https://t.co/ou5N901O @MatthewACherry !

    Jun 14th, 2012
  • It was a successful opening night! Tomorrow we are back at with @MatthewACherry The Last Fall at the MFA!

    Jun 14th, 2012
  • Bully Boys Distillers based in Roxbury! http://t.co/NdOA2hC9

    Jun 14th, 2012
  • Lisa Simmons (far left) director of the festival alon with the director and producers of Apocrifo! http://t.co/jGCKvQIO

    Jun 14th, 2012
  • #NationalCenterofAfro-AmericanArtists #RoxburyIntFilm !

    Jun 14th, 2012
  • @BostonFab & @MatthewACherry at opening night the Gala! http://t.co/n1PSNL5f

    Jun 14th, 2012
  • Mr.M director,writer and producer of Monkey Gang The Mockumentary! Screening at BlackMan Auditorium on June 15th! http://t.co/XFoKxyVL

    Jun 14th, 2012
  • S\O to our guests! Especially #sharifbutler our tech person! http://t.co/w36mhpCI

    Jun 14th, 2012
  • Opening night gala guests watching our trailer! http://t.co/OuGsncKH

    Jun 13th, 2012
  • Its here today is the Opening Night Gala! Here is our program guide if you need to navigate through see what else... http://t.co/DqhrFQ7V

    Jun 13th, 2012
  • @MatthewACherry We are excited to have you join us!

    Jun 13th, 2012
  • @BostonFab we appreciate the love ! We are going to see you tonight?

    Jun 13th, 2012
  • Prepping for our Gala tomorrow! Thanks to our Volunteers for helping we couldn't do it without you! http://t.co/cOMjsbq5

    Jun 12th, 2012
  • @bostonjfilmfest thank you!

    Jun 12th, 2012
  • Check out @MatthewACherry "The Last Fall" starring Lance Gross on Opening Night here's a clip ---> http://t.co/K3VaI5Iz "

    Jun 12th, 2012
  • Tickets on sale for all our MFA films The Last Fall is the opening night film on Thursday! Get your tickets! http://t.co/EMKhtzXx

    Jun 12th, 2012
  • The festival is in 2 days! See you there!

    Jun 11th, 2012
  • The 14th Annual Roxbury International Film Festival kicks off this Wednesday, June 13th and runs through Sunday,... http://t.co/l2UUA4CH

    Jun 9th, 2012
  • Festival passes and individual tickets for our screenings at Northeastern University, Mass College of Art and... http://t.co/jypFlnW5

    Jun 9th, 2012
  • Tickets on sale for all our MFA films (The Last Fall, Paul Goodnight: The Prime Time Image Maker, Le Bonheur... http://t.co/EMKhtzXx

    Jun 9th, 2012
  • Come out and see "The Start of Dreams," a wonderful film with Kenny Leon director of the Broadway play... http://t.co/HWrGN01Y

    Jun 9th, 2012
  • Check out the interview with Matthew A. Cherry on BostonFab!... http://t.co/mzzJYzjj

    Jun 9th, 2012
  • Check out an interview with S. Epatha Merkerson in this week's Bay State Banner!... http://t.co/DGhskf4f

    Jun 9th, 2012
  • Kicking of this year with our pre-screening at the Coolidge ! http://t.co/748D3qPs

    Jun 4th, 2012
  • Tonight we are screening Scars along side the Boston Dance Alliance at the Coolidge Corner theater!

    Jun 4th, 2012
  • Join us for the pre-festival screening of SCARS this Monday, June 4, The Coolidge Corner Theatre, 7pm. Tickets... http://t.co/I9kF2VRd

    Jun 3rd, 2012
  • The 14th Annual Roxbury International Film Festival kicks off June 13th and runs through June 17.
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    Jun 3rd, 2012
  • Join us for RIFF's pre-festival screening of SCARS tomorrow night at The Coolidge Corner Theatre, 7pm.... http://t.co/c7jdmw8f

    Jun 3rd, 2012
  • Join RIFF and the Black Dance Alliance for the screening of SCARS this Monday, June 4 at the Coolidge Corner... http://t.co/5hHS3ESK

    May 30th, 2012
  • The Roxbury International Film Festival (June 13-17, 2012)
    A film festival that celebrates people of color... http://t.co/O5NtmqAS

    May 30th, 2012
  • The Roxbury International Film Festival and the Boston Dance Alliance present the screening of SCARS this Monday,... http://t.co/30p4KjwY

    May 30th, 2012
  • Our festival is 2 1/2 weeks away!www.roxburyfilmfestival.org!

    May 28th, 2012
  • RIFF offers a FREE Youth Day as part of the festival. It's on Saturday, June 16 at Northeastern University.... http://t.co/VP5054Jd

    May 27th, 2012
  • Matthew A. Cherry's "The Last Fall" opens The 14th Annual Roxbury International Film Festival, Thursday, June 14... http://t.co/cBWNelUr

    May 27th, 2012
  • RIFF presents "Paul Goodnight: The Prime Time Image Maker" Saturday, June 16 at the Museum of Fine Arts.... http://t.co/nYruUUce

    May 27th, 2012
  • Tickets for the festival are on sale at http://t.co/UIWnprrd
    Get them today! http://t.co/8xRYwBSY

    May 27th, 2012
  • S. Epatha Merkerson a.k.a. 'Lt. Anita Van Buren' from Law & Order screens her film The Contradictions of Fair... http://t.co/eExOFpG5

    May 21st, 2012
  • The Roxbury International Film Festival & the Boston Dance Alliance present an evening of powerful film with the... http://t.co/0YQhLoBt

    May 21st, 2012
  • RIFF tickets are on sale now http://t.co/B29VPyGN

    May 20th, 2012
  • In the morning we are also screening animated films for children under 10 ! http://t.co/pchhZGd2

    May 20th, 2012
  • If your btw 14-18 and are interested in learning how to write scripts join us for our FREE Youth Day ! June 16th! rt http://t.co/Ya1FLxIC

    May 20th, 2012
  • World Premiere of "Paul Goodnight: A Prime Time Image Maker" screens at RIFF, Saturday, June 16 at Museum of... http://t.co/vOmVYRAb

    May 16th, 2012
  • 14th Annual Roxbury International Film Festival kicks off with an opening night reception on June 13 and runs... http://t.co/9bknkx5Y

    May 16th, 2012
  • Our Gala will be June 13th at the National Center of Afro-American Artists in Roxbury, MA. Visit our website for more info! RT RT

    May 15th, 2012
  • Planning with some of our volunteers ! Thank you all for your help! http://t.co/8yqLn7EO

    May 10th, 2012
  • Faith Kakulu leads the workshop the "INS & OUTS OF HOLLYWOOD" at this year's Roxbury International Film Festival.... http://t.co/R5pB26vz

    May 10th, 2012
  • RIFF GOLD PASSES on sale at https://t.co/Kk9C6mZN . Roxbury... http://t.co/CBYDBVuu

    May 10th, 2012
  • The Roxbury International Film Festival is fast approaching! (June 14-17)
    SILVER PASSES on sale. Get them in... http://t.co/uZWRFJRz

    May 10th, 2012
  • The Roxbury International Film Festival is fast approaching! (June 14-17)
    Get your passes today! Platinum Passes... http://t.co/u9Zng8un

    May 10th, 2012
  • #RIFF GOLD PASSES https://t.co/Kk9C6mZN

    May 9th, 2012
  • #RIFF SILVER PASSES. https://t.co/zHWoq1D4

    May 9th, 2012
  • #RIFF PLATINUM PASSES. Buy today! https://t.co/NAeF5Kjy

    May 9th, 2012
  • Our festival passes are on sale at http://t.co/1K0fHyE3 !

    May 9th, 2012
  • Opening night June 13th at the National Center for African American Artists! Visit http://t.co/nrXtMYMN for details!

    May 2nd, 2012
  • RIFF is only 6 weeks away! Check out our website for film updates! http://t.co/nrXtMYMN

    May 2nd, 2012
  • We are still looking for Volunteers visit http://t.co/nrXtMYMN for more information ! RT RT

    Apr 30th, 2012
  • Good morning! We are still looking for volunteers! Please visit http://t.co/nrXtMYMN to get more details! RT RT

    Apr 30th, 2012
  • If you or anyone you know is still interested in volunteering for this years 14th annual Roxbury International... http://t.co/PgFhnAN2

    Apr 24th, 2012
  • Go to http://t.co/8Uj4gTg4 buy your tickets! Tickets are $1 cheaper if you buy them online in advance. @IFFBoston

    Apr 23rd, 2012
  • 99 films will be shown along w/nightly parties&weekend panel discussions. Tickets passes 4 all events r on sale now at @IFFBoston website

    Apr 23rd, 2012
  • The 10th Annual Independent Film Festival Boston is taking place April 25-May2 @ the Somerville, Brattle, Coolidge Corner Theatre....

    Apr 23rd, 2012
  • The 10th Annual Independent Film Festival Boston is taking place April 25-May2 at the Somerville Theatre, Brattle... http://t.co/6DJHck06

    Apr 23rd, 2012
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    Apr 23rd, 2012
  • @NakLew To receive screening passes log on to http://t.co/lgisn1gC and enter RSVP Code: WBZH81Q1

    Apr 13th, 2012
  • To receive screening passes log on to http://t.co/lgisn1gC and enter RSVP Code: WBZH81Q1

    Apr 13th, 2012
  • Join RIFF at the screening of "Think Like A Man" thiis Wednesday, April 18. Limited tickets available..(See nxt tweet)

    Apr 13th, 2012
  • Join RIFF at the screening of "Think Like A Man" thiis Wednesday, April 18.
    Limited tickets available!
    For... http://t.co/CwCWRdlI

    Apr 13th, 2012
  • Saturday, April 14, 2012
    12:40 pm - 2:10 pm
    Alfond Auditorium, G36
    The ATHLETE was the opening night film at... http://t.co/KntgLZKR

    Apr 13th, 2012
  • If you or anyone you know is still interested in volunteering for this years 14th annual Roxbury International... http://t.co/w3LSzK2G

    Apr 9th, 2012
  • We are going to be giving away Pre-screening tickets for Act Lady Think Like a Man.

    Apr 6th, 2012
  • Join RIFF 14 at the screening of Screen Gems' "Think Like A Man" on April 18. More details to follow at... http://t.co/dmGJQ0QO

    Apr 6th, 2012
  • If you or anyone you know is still interested in volunteering for this years 14th annual Roxbury International... http://t.co/TfiT8VPH

    Apr 3rd, 2012
  • Let the mind games begin! RIFF will be giving away passes to the sneak screening of Think Like A Man based on the... http://t.co/QSaj1TQH

    Apr 2nd, 2012
  • @Urbanboro yes we are! Will send ur email over to the right person

    Apr 2nd, 2012
  • Today is the last day for the early deadline to submit your film for RIFF 2012 in June. You still have time! Go... http://t.co/DoLneNTF

    Mar 31st, 2012
  • RIFF's early deadline is on March 31 go to http://t.co/s8QJMPSi and submit your films!

    Mar 26th, 2012
  • RIFF's early deadline to submit your film for this year's festival is March 31st. Don't miss out! Go to... http://t.co/1AO1LC8m

    Mar 26th, 2012
  • 35 &Ticking is on BET right now

    Mar 25th, 2012
  • @NakLew doors open at 6

    Mar 23rd, 2012
  • Join us tonight for Dinner & Movie at the Hailey House. We are Showing Thunder Soul !

    Mar 23rd, 2012
  • RIFF presents 'We the Party" screening at UMass Boston's Campus Center, Saturday, Feb. 18 at 8:30pm. Tickets are... http://t.co/HiCxLPTp

    Feb 11th, 2012
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    Feb 10th, 2012
  • Roxbury Int FilmFest Umass Boston and the Umass Black Faculty and Staff association invite you to the Screening... http://t.co/Cp3ELOGv

    Feb 10th, 2012
  • Feb 18the We are screening We The Party by Mario Van Peebles! Rt! http://t.co/OWut3oO0

    Feb 9th, 2012
  • To purhcase your tickets go to brownpapertickets.com or visit our website roxburyfilmfestival.org for more info!RT

    Feb 9th, 2012
  • Feb. 18 8:30pm We are screening We The Party by Mario Van Peebles at Umass Boston! He will be skyping in from LA to do a Q&A! RT RT!

    Feb 9th, 2012
  • The Help wins SAG Award for Best Motion Picture and Viola Davis for Best Actress!

    Jan 30th, 2012
  • Viola Davis wins the SAG Award! Hopefully that Oscar follows!

    Jan 30th, 2012
  • Octavia Spencer wins SAG award for supporting actress!

    Jan 30th, 2012
  • Congrats to @AVADVA for being the first African American Woman to win the Sundance Film Festival US Director Award:Dramatic.

    Jan 30th, 2012
  • @noircine ??

    Jan 16th, 2012
  • Congrats to Octavia for winning best supporting actress!

    Jan 16th, 2012
  • Idris wins his 1st Golden Globe!

    Jan 16th, 2012
  • To Apply go to http://t.co/CDAlN3pv

    Jan 11th, 2012
  • LEF Foundation and MassHumanities to provide an opportunity for film, video, and media-makers to learn more about the grants available!

    Jan 11th, 2012
  • Hope everyone had a great xmas! We will be at Boston's 1st night in the Hynes Convention center for New Year's Eve! Come watch movies w/us!

    Dec 28th, 2011
  • Check us out booth 54 If your interested in film or acting! This weekend Troy Rowland will teaching another acting class!

    Sep 24th, 2011
  • Come visit us at Beantown Jazz Festival We are at booth 54 !

    Sep 24th, 2011
  • Troy Rowland's Acting Class Sept. 25 UMass Boston. roxburyinternationalfilmfest@gmail.com.

    Sep 21st, 2011
  • Troy Rowland's acting class on Sept 25th! This is not a class you want to miss. email roxburyinternationalfilmfest@gmail.com.

    Sep 20th, 2011
  • Troy Rowland's acting class Sept 25th! This LA acting coach will get you to where you need to be! roxburyinternationalfilmfest@gmail.com

    Sep 19th, 2011
  • Master Acting Class with Troy Rowland Sept 25 in Boston! . For more info email: roxburyinternationalfilmfest@gmail.com.

    Sep 14th, 2011
  • For more information on Troy Rowland visit www.troyrowland.com!

    Sep 14th, 2011
  • Troy Rowland will be holding another acting class in Boston Sept 25th! If your interested email roxburyinternationalfilmfestival@gmail.com

    Sep 14th, 2011
  • Via @Bedlam_ShowOff (Video) Statik Selektah sits down with Ben Lyons on the E! network http://t.co/S1SGhFP

    Sep 7th, 2011
  • According to Ebony mag The Academy invites Terence Blanchard and Beyonce Knowles to be voting members on the Oscars.

    Aug 18th, 2011
  • @EvelynLozada @ochocinco oh and if you guys want something interesting to do in Boston check out our events!

    Aug 11th, 2011
  • @FilmTVDiversity If The Help gets an Oscar Nod it will be a bitter sweat moment

    Aug 11th, 2011
  • @FilmTVDiversity @Girlfriends_ wait your bringing back Girlfriends?

    Aug 11th, 2011
  • But make sure to follow us & checkout out our website www.roxburyfilmfestival.org &see what we r up to!

    Aug 1st, 2011
  • Another successful festival! Thank you to our filmmakers,sponsors and our supporters! See you next year the second week of june!

    Aug 1st, 2011
  • @BostonPOPS desert flower will play at the MFA today!

    Jul 31st, 2011
  • Next year #riff will move to the second week of June!

    Jul 31st, 2011
  • Winner for best Documentary Push : Madison vs Madison

    Jul 31st, 2011
  • 2011 short film award goes to Their Eyes Were Watching Gummy Bears!

    Jul 31st, 2011
  • 2011 best short doc goes to On the Grind!

    Jul 31st, 2011
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