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James River Shorts

General information

Dates
Not available
Location
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Submission deadline
20 November 2026
Eligibility
Not available
Subtitles
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Official website
http://www.jamesriverfilm.org/
Last checked
23 September 2026

News

Now accepting submissions!
29 June 2026
Back for our 33rd Year! Va's longest running juried film competition is once again accepting submissions and giving away $3000 in prizes to filmmakers!
One night. One film. One unforgettable live score.
12 June 2026
Join us for Silent Music Revival as The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926) comes to Dogwood Dell. Widely recognized as the world's oldest surviving animated feature film, this magical adventure still captivates audiences nearly 100 years after its premiere.The evening will feature a live musical score by Plunky, a Dogwood Dell favorite, Richmond cu
Announcing The 32nd Annual James River Film Fest
22 February 2026
Full PDF of Schedule CLICK HERE Tickets for all paid events CLICK HERE!Full PDF of Schedule CLICK HEREWant to volunteer this year? Volunteers get access to all events for free and a festival t-shirt!
32nd Short Film Showcase Award Winners
17 January 2026
Congrats to all of this year’s winners! We had an amazing turnout and look forward to the next!
32nd Annual James River Short Film Showcase
30 December 2025
Jane Brinton: Water Bearers to Indigenous Tribes of Ecuador,Dir. Hernán Salcedo, Ecuador, EP.
Deadline Extended to November 24th!
11 November 2025
Deadline Extended to Monday November 24thWe are pleased to announce that submissions for our 32nd Annual James River Short Film Showcase are now open. WE implore to share your work with the world!
Now Accepting Submissions! 32nd JRSFS
12 August 2025
We are pleased to announce that submissions for our 32nd Annual James River Short Film Showcase are now open. WE implore to share your work with the world!
SMR @ Fringe Fest!
4 April 2025
Silent Music Revival is STOKED to be a part of Richmond Fringe Festival closing ceremony! Silent Music Revival (Richmond’s enduring live music silent cinema series) Presents:“ALICE IN WONDERLAND” (1915) w/ live music score by:DAVE WATKINS (@dwatkinsmusic) MONDAY, APRIL 14th Révéler (@revelerexperiences) 3108 W Cary St.
Thank You All!
4 April 2025
Another one for the books! We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to making this year’s festival as exceptional and memorable as the past 30.
The 31st James River Film Festival!
17 February 2025
Renowned guitarist/composer Gary Lucas is back with a world premiere score to FREAKS (dir: Tod Browning, '32) Full Program Click Here! Tickets for all paid events Click HERE!

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