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Ravenheart International Film Festival

Festival overview

About Ravenheart International Film Festival

Physical film festival with submission categories including Feature Films and Short Films.

Welcome to the 9th Annual Ravenheart International Film Festival (RIFF), taking place in the vibrant heart of Oslo, Norway! As Norway's only film festival dedicated exclusively to fantastic cinema, RIFF is unique in Scandinavia.

Our mission is to connect domestic and international filmmakers through the universal language of film. While we celebrate all forms of cinema, we place a special emphasis on fantastic genres, including Sci-Fi, Horror, Fantasy, Thriller, Dark Comedy, and more.

RIFF is not just a festival; it is a vibrant gathering for filmmakers, cinema lovers, and creative weirdos to unite, share their passions, and revel in the captivating world of genre films. We warmly invite submissions from all genres as we strive to showcase the finest work from around the globe.

Our live event will provide an enriching experience for everyone involved. We also encourage aspiring filmmakers and students to come together, inspire each other, and elevate their storytelling craft.

We are the FLOCK... WE ARE RAVENHEART!

Schedule

Important Dates

Call for Entries Opens
Aug 3, 2026
Final Submission Deadline
Apr 2, 2027
Notification Date
Apr 9, 2027
Festival Starts
May 26, 2027
Festival Ends
May 30, 2027
Eligibility

Rules & Eligibility

General Rules+

  1. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ENTRY

  2. Submission

  3. Films submitted must have been completed after January 1, 2025.

  4. We will notify you by April 9th, 2027, if your film is officially selected.

  5. Please ensure your email and contact information are correct and up to date on External submission platform.

  6. All films delivered after April 23rd, 2027, will be considered for the following year's festival unless otherwise negotiated in advance.

  7. All entries officially selected grant Ravenheart the right to use footage from the screener and trailer.

  8. 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.

  9. They must arrive at least two weeks before the event and be postmarked well before.

Current Categories, Deadlines & Fees

Category

Feature Films

Do you have a feature film that falls under Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantastic, Dark Comedy, Action, Thriller, etc.? Send us anything that is 41 minutes and above, and we'll take a look!

Current FeeUSD 25.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 135 minutes
Category

Short Films

Do you have a short film that falls under Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantastic, Dark Comedy, Action, Thriller, etc.? Send us anything that is 40 minutes and below, and we'll take a look!

Current FeeUSD 20.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 40 minutes
Category

Student Films

Are you a student with a film that falls under Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantastic, Dark Comedy, Action, Thriller, etc.? Send us anything that is feature, short, or micro short, music video, etc., and we'll take a look! Please provide your student proof of your current studies or valid student ID.

Current FeeUSD 15.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 135 minutes
Category

Documentary Films

Do you have a genre-themed documentary that tells a fantastic story? Themes include Fantastical, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantastic, Comedy, Action, Thriller/Suspense, Occult, etc.. Submit it here, and we'll take a look! Short and Feature Documentaries are to be submitted here.

Current FeeUSD 25.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 135 minutes
Category

Animated Films

Do you have an animated film? Submit it here, and we'll take a look! Short and Feature animations are to be submitted here. Student animations can be submitted here or under our student category.

Current FeeUSD 20.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 135 minutes
Category

Music Videos

Music Videos currently lists a maximum runtime of 10 minutes. Listed fees include USD 15 early-bird, USD 35 regular, USD 40 late, and USD 45 extended.

Current FeeUSD 15.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 10 minutes
Category

Micros Short Films

Made a micro short film that falls under Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantastic, Dark Comedy, Action, Thriller, etc.? Send us anything six minutes and below, and we'll take a look!

Current FeeUSD 15.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 6 minutes
Category

Nordic Films

Did you make a Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantastic, Dark Comedy, Action, Thriller, etc. film, and are you a filmmaker from one of the listed countries? (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland & the Faroe Islands) If so, you can submit your work here.

Current FeeUSD 15.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 135 minutes