2019 EVENT LISTING & TICKET INFORMATION
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April 5 & 6: The Riverside Weekend - ALL ACCESS PASS 
Friday: 6pm
Saturday 1pm & 6pm
The All Access Pass gets you a special discounted rate to come to both the Classics & Cocktails event on April 5th and the Best of the Fest event on April 6th. You save money and we get to enjoy your company for 2 great nights. Everybody wins!

April 5: Classics & Cocktails - SINGLE EVENT TICKET
6pm-11pm
The Classics & Cocktails event brings you back to where movies started. Enjoy drinks and the Friends of Aaron jazz band before a short introduction of film history before Ratts & People Motion Picture Orchestra plays live music with historic silent films at 8pm. This ticket provides you with 1 Free cocktail from Pinckney Bend Distillery. More beverages and food will be available for purchase throughout the night. 


April 6: Best of the Fest - SINGLE EVENT TICKET
Film Set 1: 1pm
Film Set 2: 6pm
The Best of the Fest event is the highlight of the weekend. Come see multiple short films from all around the world inside the historic Walt Theater. There will be a break in between the two sets to enjoy beautiful downtown New Haven and grab some food. 
Film Listing Coming Late March


More Info: 
Online sales are in advanced only. Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash or credit card
Parking available in front of venue
Historic and classic films are live score with original orchestrations by The Ratts & People Motion Picture Orchestra 
Friday night films are not part of the Riverside Film Festival submissions or festival listings
Best of the Fest film sets and descriptions will be listed once announced
Open seating for all events
Films are not rated and a suggestion of PG13 stands for all films. Films with any NC content will be noted on our website
Riverside Short Film Festival is a Volunteer Committee organized under Downtown New Haven Inc.

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2019 CALL FOR ENTRIES

New Haven, MO - The Riverside Short Film & Video Festival, which has recently moved its location to the Riverside Arts Distric in New Haven, MO, announces its Call for Entries for short films, including those made by students. 

Submission period begins immediately. Film Entry is at https://filmfreeway.com/festival/RiversideShortFilmFestival
All submissions must have been completed by Jan 31, 2019. Final program determinations will be made by March. Festival Weekend is April 6, 7 and 8 2018 in New Haven, MO.

Professional and amateur filmmakers working in all aesthetic disciplines and genres including narrative, documentary, animation and experimental are welcome as long as they are no longer than 30 minutes.

The Riverside Short Film Festival furthers the art and craft of film-making by supporting, promoting and recognizing the art of short film and its artists. The goal of the festival is to amplify our collective and individual awareness by bringing the world to New Haven, Mo, and beyond, to celebrate fresh voices and differing global perspectives with the hope that these programs will enlighten audiences, provide exposure for filmmakers, preserve the art of the short film and present inspired entertainment for all.
2018 FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS
Thank you so much to everyone who attended the Riverside Film Festival last weekend! We had a wonderful weekend--from the Classics and Cocktails, to the Best of the Fest short film selections and awards after-party. We are excited to announce the winners of the 2018 Riverside Short Film Festival:
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First place: FUGIT, directed by Marta Bayarri (Spain)
Second place: LE CLITORIS, directed by Lori Malépart-Traversy (Canada)
Audience choice: RAG DOLLS, directed by Justin and Kristin Schaack (United States)

A special thanks to our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Pinckney Bend Distillery & The Walt Theatre
Premiere Sponsor: Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of New Haven, KFAV
Signature Sponsors: Reliable Plumbing, Unnerstall & Unnerstall, People's Savings Bank, Bank of Franklin County, East Central College
Contributing Sponsors: Central Hotel, Citizen's Bank & New Haven Care Center

Also, a special thank you to our vendors Astral Glass, The Finishing Touch, Avant Gardens CSA and Lancito's Pizzeria for providing delicious food for the awards after-party, and to Tony Carosella for capturing beautiful photos of the weekend.


Mark your calendars for next year's festival on April 5 & 6, 2019! Call for Submissions coming soon!

2018 Film Festival Weekend!


April 6 - Classics & Cocktails
Join us in Downtown New Haven for an opening night party you won't forget!
430-730 Cocktail Hour at Pinckney Bend with Friends of Aaron 
- 1 Free Cocktail with Ticket puchase
- Cash/Credit Bar. Cocktails $5
- Light Snacks included
- Friends of Aaron Jazz Ensemble Live performance
730: Short History of Shorts
Join Leigh Kolb from East Central College at the Walt 
for a brief introduction of the importance and history of 
Short Film and a introduction of our main event
8pm: Live Orchestra Scoring from the balcony of the Walt!
Join Rats & People Orchestra at the Historic Walt Theatre 
for a one-of-a-kind experience. Sit below and enjoy a 
LIVE ORCHESTRA scoring a set of short films by the 
father of special effects, Georges Meilies. Films include 
ground-breaking shorts such as The Impossible Voyage 
and The Merry Frolics of Satan.

April 7 - Best of the Fest & Awards Reception
Join us as we screen the best of over 3,000 film submissions. Tickets can be purchases at the door for $5 per set or an all-day pass can be purchased online at a discounted rate. An awards dinner will be held at 8pm, down the street. Open to all. 

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS ANNOUNCED
Rag Dolls by Just & Kristin Schaack (Minnesota, USA) 4.12 Minutes

Under the Stars by Christian Zetterberg (Sweden) 14.12 Minutes

El abogado (The Lawyer) by Ignacio F. Rodo (Spain) 11 Minutes

Game Night by Jan Van Gorkum (Netherlands) 15 Minutes

My Clown by Antonio Sequeira ( United Kingdom) 4.53 Minutes

Limit by Javad Daraei (Islamic Republic of Iran) 7 Minutes

The Lesson by Hug Gomez (Spain) 13 Minutes

Little Thing by Or Kan Tor (Israel) 5 Minutes

Transmission by Tom Hancock (United Kingdom) 17.26 Minutes

Perfect Breakfast by David Bornstein (Arizona, USA) 5.45 Minutes

Platform 13 by Camiel Zwart (Netherlands) 13.51 Minutes

Le Clitoris by Lori Malepart-Traversy (Canada) 3.15 MInutes

Dusk by Jake Graef (United Kingdom) 15 Minutes

9023 by Sotiris Petridis (Greece) 7.35 Minutes

Afterword by Boris Seewald (Germany) 9.47 Minutes

Speaking Daggers by Sally McLean (Australia) 11.35 Minutes

Crown Candy By Kamau Bilal & David Wilson (Missouri, USA) 9.52 Minutes 

Five Glass Hearts - Tony Carosella (Mssouri, USA) 5.44 Minutes

The Burden by Jing Hasse

Rendez-vous By Jimmy Boutry (Canada) 2.10 Minutes

Elegy by Alba Tejero (Spain) 2.35 Minutes

That Smell by Kyle Lavore (New York, USA) 11.29 MInutes

A Father's Day by Mat Johns (United Kingdom) 9.53 Minutes

American Sock by Jeffrey Lamont (California, USA) 7.09 Minutes

Days of the War by Anna Sajewicz (Russian Federation) 20.50 Minutes

Pipe Dream by Normann Bjorvand ( Sweden) 4.42 Minutes

Family Rewritten by Yasmin Mistry (New York, USA)

XYX by Daniel Chamorro (Spain) 10 MInutes

Fugit by Marta Bayarri (Spain) 15 Minutes

Milk, No Sugar by Andrei Florescu (Romania)

Mickey's Pets by Ashley S. Brandon (USA)
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Call for Entries

New Haven, MO - The Riverside Short Film & Video Festival, which has recently moved its location to the Riverside Arts Distric in New Haven, MO, announces its Call for Entries for short films, including those made by students. 

Submission period begins immediately. Film Entry is at https://filmfreeway.com/festival/RiversideShortFilmFestival
All submissions must have been completed by Jan 18, 2018. Final program determinations will be made by March. Festival Weekend is April 6, 7 and 8 2018 in New Haven, MO.

Professional and amateur filmmakers working in all aesthetic disciplines and genres including narrative, documentary, animation and experimental are welcome as long as they are no longer than 30 minutes.

The Riverside Short Film Festival furthers the art and craft of film-making by supporting, promoting and recognizing the art of short film and its artists. The goal of the festival is to amplify our collective and individual awareness by bringing the world to New Haven, Mo, and beyond, to celebrate fresh voices and differing global perspectives with the hope that these programs will enlighten audiences, provide exposure for filmmakers, preserve the art of the short film and present inspired entertainment for all.

WINNERS

Thank you so much to everyone who attended the Riverside Film Festival last weekend! We had a wonderful weekend--from the Classics and Cocktails, to the Best of the Fest short film selections and awards after-party, to the Rats & People Motion Picture Orchestra.
We are excited to announce the winners of the 2017 Riverside Short Film Festival:

​First place - Retrosexe, directed by Jean-Baptiste Saurel (France)
http://www.unifrance.org/film/43348/retrosexe
Second place - La Voce/Voiceless, directed by David Uloth (Canada)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4970628/
Audience choice - The App, directed by Julián Merino (Spain)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6162100/

A special thanks to our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Pinckney Bend Distillery
Premiere Sponsor: Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of New Haven
Signature Sponsors: Citizens Bank, New Haven Care Center, B&J Printing, Bank of Franklin County, Bank of Washington, Riverside Players Community Theatre, Röbller Vineyard Winery, Reliable Plumbing and Septic, Unnerstall and Unnerstall Accounting, East Central College
Contributing Sponsors: Pinckney Bend Bed and Breakfast, Straatmann Toyota, Pratts Pharmacy, Clemco, New Haven Dental, Carol and Alan Bell, Peoples Savings Bank, The Central Hotel, Keeven Heating and Cooling, Riverfront Cultural Society, Backes and Toelke Agri Products
Also, a special thank you to Avant Gardens CSA and Lancito's Pizzeria for providing delicious food for the awards after-party, and to Tony Carosella for capturing beautiful photos of the weekend.
Stay tuned--we will soon be announcing dates for next year so you can mark your calendar!

BEST OF THE FEST ANNOUNCED

The Riverside Short Film Festival is pleased to announce it's Offical Film Selection. Laurels are available for winners via the entry site. 
The Age of Reason
    by Mathilde Petit (FRANCE)

Ants Apartment
    by Tofigh Amani (IRAQ) 

The App
    by Julián Merino (SPAIN)

Aquabike
    by Jean-Baptiste Saurel (FRANCE)

​Bonk!
    by Kerrin Kokot (SOUTH AFRICA)

Buffet
    by Santa de Santis (ITALY)

The Chop
    by Lewis Rose (UK)

Detach
    by Khairul Rahimi (USA)

Face
    by Undine Ruska (LATVIA)

Fire
    by Ario Saffarzadegan (IRAN)

Flaws
    by Anthony Bradley (USA)

Frankfurter Str. 99a
    by Evgenia Gostrer (GERMANY)

How to Become… Computer Graphics Artist
    by Mathieu Lindrec (FRANCE)

How To Save Your Darling
    by Leopoldo Caggiano (ITALY)

Inventory
    by Rosa Berndt (GERMANY/USA)

Inversion
    by Ario Saffarzadegan (IRAN)

La Voce (Voiceless)
    by David Uloth (CANADA)

Memories of You
    by Bart Schrijver (NETHERLANDS)

MEOW
    by Chris Jopp (USA)

Myles
    by Kevin Brooks (USA)

Oliver De Sagazan - The Ship of Fools
    by Alexandre Degrading (FRANCE)

PAINT
    by Chris Kotcher (USA)

Red
    by Ario Saffarzadegan (IRAN)

Retrosexe
    by Jean-Baptiste Laurel (FRANCE)

Satisfaction Guaranteed
    by Yue Ma (USA)

Seymour
    by Ronlee Nemeth (SEYMOUR)

A Shitty Date
    by Roberto Montalbo (SPAIN)
    
The Sucker
    by Alexis Caro (FRANCE)

The Teacup
    by Elif Boyacioglu (IRELAND)

They Will All Die in Space
    by Javier Chillon (SPAIN)

TIS
    by Chloë Lesueur (FRANCE)

Tree
    by Sadeg Akbari (IRAN)

Typewriters Today
    by Kyle Finnegan (USA)

Us
    by Caroline Stucky (USA)

War
    by Nilesh Bell Gorsia (UK)

CALL FOR ENTRIES

New Haven, MO - The Riverside Short Film Festival, in its second year at it's new location in downtown New Haven, MO , announces its Call for Entries for short films, including those made by students. Submission period begins Aug 9, 2016. Film Entry Form is available for download at http://www.rsfvfestival.com/entry-form.html

All submissions must have been completed by Feb. 1, 2016. Final program determinations will be made by March 5, 2017. Festival Weekend  will be held March 31, April 1 & April 2, 2017.

Professional and amateur filmmakers working in all aesthetic disciplines and genres including narrative, documentary, animmation and experimental are welcome as long as they are no longer than 30 minutes.

The Riverside Short Film Festival furthers the art and craft of film-making by supporting, promoting and recognizing the art of short film and its artists. The goal of the festival is to amplify our collective and individual awareness by bringing the world to New Haven, Mo, and beyond, to celebrate fresh voices and differing global perspectives with the hope that these programs will enlighten audiences, provide exposure for filmmakers, preserve the art of the short film and present inspired entertainment for all.

2017 Dates Set!!!

We are excited to announce next years dates! Please mark your calendars for March 31 - April 2, 2017 in Downtown New Haven, MO!

2016 Winners

We are pleased to announce our winners for 2016.
Grand Jury 1st Prize - Los Angeles, 1991 a film by Zacaria & MacGregor (USA & Spain)
Grand Jury 2nd Prize - We Can't Live Without Cosmos a film by Konstantin Bronzit (Russia)
Audience Selection - Mousse a film by John Hellberg (Sweden)

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible. WE look forward to next year!

EVENTS SCHEDULE

TICKETS FOR THE FILM SCREENING AND THE RATS & PEOPLE ORCHESTRA AVAILABLE UNDER OUR EVENT SECTION!

We are pleased to announce the details on some of the festival events. We are so happy to have this in New Haven. Please stay tuned for not only more events this year, but more in the years to come. We plan on making this festival as big as we can!

ommittee will select some of the bewill select some of the best short films received from out of over 150 submissions. We have an exclusive all-day pass available for purchase under our events section.

Film Set 1 Viewing at the Walt - 1pm to 3pm
Check out the events section for film listing.

Film Set 2 Viewing at the Walt - 5pm to 7pm
Check out the events section for film listing.​

Awards Ceremony at Robller Winery from 8-930pm
 Come join us as we celebrate the winners of the festival. Admission is free. Light appetizers available. Cash bar only. 

Sunday April 10
To close our festival on Sunday, April 10, we will be showing a Buster Keaton double feature. The orchestra will live score from the balcony of The Walt. We will be showing the short film High Sign and the feature film Go West.

For the past four years, this group has actively redefined both the local music and film cultures of the area. The ensemble - equal parts indie/punk-stalwart and academically trained composer and musicians - will provide life performance of new film scores to classic silent films. 

Tickets are $10 in advance or at the door. Seating is limited. Concessions and Cash bar available. See our event section for info about tickets.


LOOKING FOR ENTRIES

New Haven, MO - The Riverside Short Film & Video Festival, which has recently moved its location to the Riverside Arts Distric in New Haven, MO, announces its Call for Entries for short films, including those made by students. 
Submission period begins Nov. 1, 2015. Film Entry Form is available for download at http://www.rsfvfestival.com/entry-form.html
All submissions must have been completed by Feb. 15, 2016. Final program determinations will be made by March 17, 2016. Festival Weekend  will be held April 8, 9 & 10 2016.

Professional and amateur filmmakers working in all aesthetic disciplines and genres including narrative, documentary, animmation and experimental are welcome as long as they are no longer than 30 minutes.

The Riverside Short Film & Video Festival was created by Patti Ryan of Grinning Bear Studios. Pattie pased the torch to Tara Steffens and Gary Rice  in 2015. Our Mission is to encourage local Missouri independent production companies, students and hobbyists to create short films. We are passionate about showcasing local and regional talent.

Our beautiful town of New Haven, MO lends itself to all kinds of film making with breathtaking locations and historic buildings.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

We have set the date for the Film Festival for April 8, 9 and 10th. We are the only short film festival in the state of Missouri. We have several exciting new events happening with our new location in New Haven, MO. Please check back for more news, events and the call for entries.

Moving Down River

For three years the Riverside Short Film & Video Festival has been held in the tiny hamlet of McKittrick, Missouri hosted by a lovely venue - the McKittrick Farmers Mercantile, growing each year. In 2015 the festival was at near capacity for "The Merck" as locals call it. During this year, founder/director Patti Ryan decided to step down for health reasons and began discussing the future with the committee and friends of the festival. It was clear that a new home would have to be found for it to grow. It seemed natural for the festival to move downstream to New Haven, since the committee has been working with businesses & individuals there who have supported them from day one. The idea of moving the festival to New Haven has been welcomed with open arms and the excitement has begun, a director selected and the Riverfront Cultural Society is on board. Expansion plans are already in the works and Tara Steffens will be in the director's chair. The event will be held in April as always. Call for Entries will be announced on Facebook, on this website & many other festival websites by the end of August. Watch here for details about the event, it should be an amazing debut.

The Riverside Short Film & Video Festival committee would like to thank ALL who helped us to keep this Festival going & in particular Rich Lauer and Joey Los who housed and fed the festival. 

A Couple of Great Events & A Change in the Wind
Saturday April 11th was the date of the Third Annual Riverside Short Film and Video Festival held in McKIttrick at the McKittrick Farmers Mercantile. The evening began with a sumptuous Hollywood Buffet prepared by Chef Joey Los and the committee, The Old Time Candy counter was supplied by Sugar Mama's of Hermann. The photo booth got a workout & a few costumes were a spotted.

The upper floor at The Merck (as the building is lovingly called by locals) was transformed into a theater for the third year for the festival featuring short films from around the world and right up the road.

All the films were well received by the audience in attendance. The committee would like to thank The Merck & owner Rich Lauer; their donors, Reliable Plumbing and Spirit Hill Guest House & Gardens; Hagedorn Signs for banners, Astral Glass for making our Award, Sugar Mama's for candy, those who attended our Trivia night and the Saturday Gala and Showcase & ALL the filmmakers who submitted films. 

Watch this website to see information on applying for the scholarship to be awarded later this year & news on next year's festival. Patti Ryan will be stepping down as director, so a change is in the works for next year. Keep an eye on the website as the details are worked out. 

Winners of this year's Riverside Short Film & Video Festival are:

1st - Poke - Josh Mullins
An elderly man (Robert Beck) is on the brink of committing suicide after his wife dies, but when he comes into contact with a curious, bright eyed nine year old girl (local actress Kylie Cudney) it's up to him to decide if life is still worth living.

2nd - The Drive - Alvaro Aro
A father enjoys a drive with his daughter as he struggles with the hardships that sometimes life brings.

3rd - The Sandwich Island Man - Levon Minasian
Twelve-year-old Lio, an only child living with a single mom, is assigned a class project to describe his father’s birthplace. The only problem is he never knew his Father. Soon, Lio discovers that his dad was from a tiny, uninhabited lost island in the Southern Ocean, with a funny name: "Sandwich."

Honorable Mention - Time - Nick Peterson
Paul, a local police officer, embarks on his daily walk around town due to recent shooting threats in the area. During his walk, he encounters something that changes his life. Every choice we make has consequences.

Trivia Night at the Hermann VFW!

Our Selections for 2015

The Drive
Mano A Mano
The Sandwich Island Man
Hangman
7.5 Minutes
Poke
White Swan


Honorable Mention to - 
Time by Nick Peterson

Riverside Short Film & Video Festival Mentioned Prominently in
Missouri Arts Council Article

CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE 2015 FESTIVAL!

We are narrowing our focus this year with only one showcase, and also narrowed genres. This year we are looking for Comedy, Sci-fi/Horror and Dramas that are 20 minutes in length or less. Entries accepted only through the Entries page(must provide download link to film). Entries again this year are FREE! 
  

The Event for 2015

LAST YEAR'S WINNERS

Our Family Showcase winner, Dale Ward. Winning for There's Something in the Basement.
The Sci Fi & Horror Showcase winner Lincoln Purvis winning for Paranormal Police.

Winners from 2014

Here is the information for our winners for 2014. 

Friday Night Sci-Fi Winner - Paranormal Police - Lincoln Purvis
Saturday Matinee Winner - There's Something in the Basement - Dale Ward
Audience Choice Festival Winner - Dji Death Fails - Dmitri Voloshin

The Saturday Night Gala was appreciated by all who attended this year! A good time was had by all. Another amazing Hollywood Buffet by Joey Los, an enthusiastic crowd & spirited auction to end the evening. Mark your calendars for next year tentatively April 11, 2015. Don't miss out on the fun next year! Costume contest went to  Ray and Kathy Ham in perfect character as Gladys Ormphby and Tyrone F. Horneigh from the popular 60's/70's show Laugh- In. Here is a link for the younger set who did not know Laugh-In:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw5Ski9yB58
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbvQa-7u3ss
Thanks to all who donated auction items for our very first scholarship auction!
Check out our Sponsors page for those who helped us make this evening really special.
If you want to help us, buy your tickets early next year. Then come out and join us!

2013 Film Festival a Success!

Mi Ojo Derecho (My Right Eye) by Josecho de Linares was our winner this year, It is a multi-award winner internationally already, but Josecho was pleased to win our little event. We had two local filmmakers in attendance, and we think everyone had a great time. Best Costume went to Marsha Nyberg for her Audry Hepburn from Breakfast At Tiffany's.
We hope we can get more in attendance next year, but we were happy with smaller enthusiastic crowd for our first year.

Congratulations Josecho!

above photos by Josecho de Linares