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The Midlands come alive with the 9th edition of the Realtime International Film Festival (RTF); an independent film festival that attracts filmmakers globally, fostering a platform for artistic expression and collaboration. Registration and participation are FREE, and there are no tickets! Last year's event took place in Kent, but this year, it has relocated to Worcester and is now aligned with the Worcester Festival, with the goal of establishing a dynamic centre for independent film. Our main audience includes both up-and-coming filmmakers and experienced professionals celebrated at prestigious festivals like Cannes, Toronto, and Berlin. Additionally, RTF features outstanding films that have received accolades at the Oscars and the Africa Movie Academy Awards. RTF is five-star rated and is listed among the Top 100 best-reviewed festivals. Technology is integral to RTF’S approach the festival thrives through collaboration and inclusion. Privately funded, the festival acts as a bridge linking cinema enthusiasts with the entertainment industry, focusing especially on participants from Africa, Asia, America and the Caribbean to collaborate with UK-based filmmakers. Attendees for #RTF2024 are expected to start arriving on August 22nd to engage in the Worcester Show/Carnival, paving the way for the inaugural ceremony planned for the next day. The festival calendar can be found on our homepage. From August 23rd when the opening ceremony takes place at the Mockingbird Cinema in Birmingham to August 25th, 2024, when the festival concludes with an awards ceremony in a red-carpet event in Worcester, RTF will be welcoming over 70 international filmmakers, and showcasing 124 films across multiple venues, from 9:00 am to 9:30 pm each day. RTF’s mission is distinct: to develop a creative economy that is equitable, collaborative, and profitable. Since 2016, RTF’S dedication has been steadfast, living up to its creed "for filmmakers, by filmmakers." Also known as #filmdemocracy, RTF is a space where barriers are removed, to encourage creative expression and financial opportunity. The festival aims to enhance the entertainment and tourism sectors in the Midlands, beginning with Worcester, by creating an independent film collective. This endeavour will nurture a dynamic creative economy for indie filmmakers in the Midlands and attract investors over the next few years through collaborations with international industries, particularly Nollywood, Nigeria's thriving and prosperous independent film sector through which independent filmmakers in Africa have been able to showcase their independent films on global streaming platforms like NETFLIX and AMAZON. The Mayor of Worcester will be represented by the deputy Mayor, who will attend the closing ceremony on August 25th, present awards to the winners, and join us for the launch of the MIDLANDS INDIE COLLECTIVE, an initiative set to revolutionize the independent film sector in the Midlands. The Realtime International Film Festival also includes the unique, proprietary Realtime 20-hour filmmaking challenge, which is open to everyone above 6 years old! About the Realtime 20-hour Filmmaking Challenge: Can you take up the challenge to create a short film lasting anywhere from 3 to 20 minutes in just 20 hours? If your answer is yes, then you need to register to participate in the Realtime Filmmaking Challenge and compete in the 20-hour film contest. It's open to participants aged 6 and above, catering to amateurs, novices, and experienced filmmakers alike, with no entry fee, and a chance to win an elegant trophy if your film ranks among the TOP 3 FILMS MADE DURING THE CHALLENGE! The grand finale on August 25, 2024 will showcase the finest films made during the 20-hour filmmaking challenge. Participants of the challenge will receive trophies, medals, and certificates in a red-carpet event, while established nominee filmmakers will be honoured with RTF’S uniquely crafted HOURGLASS AWARDS in various categories during the ceremony. Anyone can participate in the Realtime Filmmaking Challenge using the schedule below: August 19th, 2024 (10:00 AM) – August 20th, 2024 (6:00 AM) Themes will be available at 10:00 PM on August 18th. Submission deadline is 6:30 AM to qualify. August 20th, 2024 (10:00 AM) – August 21st, 2024 (6:00 AM) Themes will be available at 10:00 PM on August 19th. Submission deadline is 6:30 AM to qualify. August 21st, 2024 (10:00 AM) – August 22nd, 2024 (6:00 AM) Themes will be available at 10:00 PM on August 20th. Submission deadline is 6:30 AM to qualify. August 22nd, 2024 (10:00 AM) – August 23rd, 2024 (6:00 AM) Themes will be available at 10:00 PM on August 21st. Submission deadline is 6:30 AM to qualify. August 23rd, 2024 (10:00 AM) – August 24th, 2024 (6:00 AM) Get your film themes at 10:00 PM on August 22nd. Submission deadline is 6:30 AM to qualify. August 24th, 2024 (10:00 AM) – August 25th, 2024 (6:00 AM) Themes will be provided at 10:00 PM on August 23rd. Submission deadline is 6:30 AM to qualify. Participants are welcome to enter the challenge on multiple occasions or different days, if they start and finish within the designated times. The completed films should be sent via email to [email protected] and the best films made for the challenge will be showcased exclusively at RTF’S closing ceremonies in Africa and Europe on August 25th, marking their simultaneous premiere in Africa where the films will be screened at Silverbird Cinemas in Lagos - Nigeria and Europe, where the films will premiere to a keen audience in Worcester, United Kingdom. |
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