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RIDM 15 - 26 Nov. 2023

2023 Call for Entries

The 2023 call for entries of the RIDM’s 26th is closed.

Submission Deadline: June 15 at midnight (UTC-5)

 

Read the Frequently Asked Question >

 

We also offer a 30% discount to all filmmakers who submit a project that has participated in one of the Forum RIDM professional development programs in the past (First Pitch, Rough Cut, Talent Lab).

 

REQUIRED FORMATS

  • Short films (less than 30 min.)

  • Medium-Length films  (30 to 59 min.)

  • Feature-length films (over 60 min.)

  • Interactive works


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Works must have been produced after December 1, 2021;

  • Works must be subtitled in either French or English (if the original language is neither French nor English);

  • Incomplete submissions will not be considered (see "Submission Procedure" below);

  • Works previously rejected by the RIDM may not be resubmitted;

  • Selected films must grant the RIDM the Quebec premiere, meaning they cannot be broadcast, webcast or screened-in Quebec before being shown at the RIDM.

 

SUBMISSION FORMS (AVAILABLE ON MARCH 1)

  • The call for entries is now closed

 

SUBMISSION FEES

  • Early bird (March 1 to March 29, 2023, at midnight UTC-5)

  • Regular (March 30 to May 31, 2023, at midnight UTC-5)

  • Late bird (June 1 to June 15, 2023, at midnight UTC-5)

    Detailed fees

 

RIDM PRIZES

  • Grand Prize, International Feature 

  • Special Jury Prize, International Feature 

  • Grand Prize, National Feature

  • Special Jury Prize, National Feature

  • Special Jury Prize, National Short or Medium-Length Film
  • New Visions Award 

  • Best International Short or Medium-Length Film

  • Best National Short or Medium-Length Film 

  • Student Jury Award

  • Magnus-Isacsson Award

  • People's Choice Award

  • Women Inmate Jury Award

 

The 12 cash and/or service prizes will be awarded by local and international juries of professionals.

 

CONTACT

For any question, email us to info@ridm.ca or call us on +1 514-499-3676

 

 

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