
February Submissions Are Now Open – Submit your Short Film or Feature Film today!
Ridder Film Festival is a global hybrid festival with monthly competitions for Short and Feature Films, culminating in live screenings every October in London and Los Angeles. Monthly winners, chosen across categories like BEST SHORT FILM and BEST DIRECTOR, automatically qualify for the annual showcase at iconic venues. Founded by acclaimed filmmaker Blake Ridder, the festival highlights emerging talent, with Blake personally promoting winners to his vast social media audience, offering invaluable global exposure.
Monthly Awards
Recognizing exceptional talent across categories like Best Short Film, Best Feature Film, and Best Director.
Annual Awards
Compete for Grand Jury and Audience Choice Awards, with prizes up to $2,500. Open to Short and Feature Films.
Global Filmmaking Community
Connect with visionary filmmakers, industry professionals, and global audiences. Ridder Film Festival is more than an event—it’s a platform to share your voice, grow your network, and inspire others through the art of cinema.
Submit Your Short Film
Showcase your talent in our monthly and annual competitions. Submissions are open!
Submit Your Feature Film
Compete for prestigious awards and showcase your work to international audiences.
General Rules
Open to filmmakers worldwide; all genres are welcome. Films must be completed after January 1, 2023. Short films must not exceed 30 minutes, including credits. Non-English films must include English subtitles.