It’s almost time for Richmond’s fan-favorite film festival: the Richmond International Film Festival! September 23-28, 2025 🍿
One of the largest international competitive film festivals in the Mid-Atlantic, brings more than 160 film premieres to RVA, in addition to nightly local, national, and international music performances, panels, and Q&As, the red carpet awards, mixers, and more.
Films to be shown at RIFF this year span a variety of genres and vary in length, from shorts to full-length features. The full schedule is available below. Â You can also check out this film guide for more information on the planned screenings.
There are multiple ticketing options available for prospective attendees. You can buy a pass for the event — including a standard pass or a “VIP All-Access” pass — or just a single ticket to a film you’d like to see. You can learn more and make a purchase below.