About RTF
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9ine Years
2wo Continents
FREE!
(No entry fees, No Tickets!)
One GOAL...
Empower Talents, Establish Careers, Enable Collaborations. Repeat.
Over 500 new filmmakers' careers kickstarted
Hundreds of Businesses are patronized each year
Countless Tourist attractions unveiled.
One Team
No Sponsors
Thrives on Partnership & Collaboration
"We play a crucial role in nurturing young talent and boosting local entertainment & tourism industries everywhere we go".
VIEW OUR PAST ACHIEVEMENTS
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RTF 2016 (Theme: EMOTIONS) September 29th – October 3rd, 2016 800 submissions from 80 countries (60 Films were screened). Overall Participation via registration: 1,512 (Physical attendance of 871) Participation: 1,500 (During the peak showcase at the African Shrine) RTF 2017 (Theme: HUMANITY) June 24th – July 1st, 2017 1,350 submissions from 162 countries (93 films were screened). Overall Participation via registration: 7,812 (Physical attendance of 1,786) RTF 2018 (Theme: STORIES THAT TOUCH) June 24th – June 30th, 2018 1,123 submissions from 154 countries (134 films were screened). Overall Participation via registration: 9,890 (Physical attendance of 1,432) RTF 2019 (Theme: RELENTLESS) June 23rd – June 30th, 2019 1,105 submissions from 151 countries (104 films screened). Overall Participation via registration: 10,200 (Physical attendance of 1,609) RTF 2020 (Theme: HUMANITY CAN) April 7th – April 15th, 2020 1,300 submissions from 28 countries (116 films screened). Virtual Participation (ONLINE): 16,456 RTF 2021 (Theme: ACE) July 20th – July 25th, 2021 2,895 submissions from 31 countries (93 films screened). Overall Participation via registration (HYBRID): 7,600 (Physical attendance of 603) RTF 2022 (Theme: MOMENTS IN TIME) August 19th – August 27th, 2022 3,0005 submissions from 92 countries (200 films to be screened in physical locations and virtually). Overall Participation via registration: 10,384 (Physical attendance of 2,700) RTF 2023 UNITED KINGDOM (Theme: EVOLVE) September 30th – October 7th, 2023 2800 submissions from 87 countries (80 films to be screened in physical locations and virtually) Overall Participation via registration: 4,796 (Physical attendance: 900) RTF 2024 UNITED KINGDOM (Theme: FUSION) August 22nd – August 25th, 2024 3700 submissions from 74 countries (124 films were screened in physical locations and virtually) Overall Participation via registration: 6,839 (Physical attendance: 783) ____________________________________________________________________________________ The Realtime International Film Festival (RTF) is an independent film festival, privately funded by its founder, Stanley Ohikhuare, through his company, Mighty Jot Ltd. Ohikhuare is dedicated to fostering a profitable creative economy for independent filmmakers and has remained steadfast in his pursuit since 2016. The festival is a favourite among young and emerging filmmakers eager for knowledge and a platform for expression, making up 80% of our participants each year. We also host and showcase films from established filmmakers whose works have won global awards at prestigious festivals such as Cannes, Toronto, Berlin, and more. Additionally, we welcome film enthusiasts to engage directly with the entertainment industry. RTF thrives on partnership and collaboration. Over the years, we've received support from various entities, including cinemas, hotels, restaurants, event centres, and TV/radio companies, which offer media partnerships to enhance our visibility. Our brand has been built through the support of these entities. The responsibility of hosting each edition of the festival rests on a team of dedicated individuals who work voluntarily to create unforgettable experiences. These efforts have shaped the perception of RTF over the years. From those who joined to launch our first edition in 2016 to the many others who have contributed in subsequent years, RTF owes its success to every team member who has volunteered their time and expertise to build this amazing festival, curated by filmmakers for filmmakers! We contribute immensely to the entertainment Ecosystem in our host economy, and have been responsible for kick-starting the careers of over 150 young filmmakers; many of whom now have their films showing on big streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon. We contribute to the economies of our host cities in the following ways: • Free Training and Workshops • Profitable Youth Engagement • Free Industry Sessions with professionals • Film Screenings and Conversations • Tourism Boost • Cultural Immersion & Export • Trade, Procurement, and exchange • Employment Boost • Film Co-production partnerships • Exposure for emerging filmmakers. |
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Stan Ohikhuare - Founder, RTF
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