The James River Film Festival is a celebration of independent film, video and animation. Each April the festival brings nationally and internationally-known independent filmmakers to Richmond to screen and discuss their work.

Held annually since 1994, the festival has staged more than 270 workshops, screenings, and seminars. In addition, the program includes retrospectives; film performances with live, original music; and a juried competition of short films. JRFF awards up to $2,000 in cash and prizes – another way RMIC supports and stimulates independent filmmaking.

For more information call (804) 232-7642 or (804) 355-6537.

The James River Film Festival (JRFF) was established by Michael Jones, along with other Richmond, Virginia area university faculty members, media professionals and volunteers. In 1999, the James River Film Festival joined forces with the Richmond Flicker to form the Richmond Moving Image Co-op, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports independent media artists.