A Guide to the Red Rose Film Festival

What is the RRFF?

The Red Rose Film Festival (RRFF) is a three-day film festival in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The event unites filmmakers and the Lancaster community, celebrating the captivating stories that film brings to life. Attendees can look forward to an exciting lineup of short films, documentaries, and feature-length presentations, along with engaging panel discussions.

This year, the festival will feature programming and events that amplify global perspectives for local impact. Through a curated selection of film screenings, it will help to spark critical conversations by sharing stories of individuals and communities that might otherwise go unheard. The dedicated team—comprised of programmers, filmmakers, partners, volunteers, and supporters—brings together a wealth of diverse experiences, enhancing the impact within the community and beyond.

The Mission Behind the RRFF

The Red Rose Film Festival is committed to fostering the growth and enrichment of the film and small business community in Central Pennsylvania.

Community is at the heart of their mission. The voices of filmmakers create a bridge across economic, gender, and cultural divides, embodying this year’s motto: “Global Perspectives, Local Impact.” Guided by these values, the RRFF remains committed to honoring and representing the Central Pennsylvania community.

By promoting independent films and supporting local economic development, the RRFF aims to enhance Lancaster’s tourism, industry education, and job creation. They also strive to provide greater incentives for filmmakers to share their unique global perspectives with our community.

The RRFF Vision

The festival collaborates with the vibrant arts community, local business owners, and Lancaster leadership to establish a dynamic platform for filmmakers from around the globe to share their unique perspectives and independent voices.

They are committed to this vision through:

• Creating new business opportunities
• Promoting visual arts both locally and internationally
• Attracting tourism to Central Pennsylvania
• Providing educational resources for students and the general public

Explore the Screening Venues

This year’s festival will feature screenings hosted at both Zoetropolis Cinema and Stillhouse in Lancaster City and Penn Cinema in Lititz.

Zoetropolis Cinema and Stillhouse is located at 112 North Water Street in Lancaster City.

Penn Cinema is located at 541 Airport Road in Lititz.

The 2024 Red Rose Film Festival Schedule

Friday, November 8, 2024

All of the screenings on November 8 will be held at Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse in Lancaster City.

• Future in Filmmaking – Students (G) General | 12:30PM
• Future in Filmmaking – Students (M) Mature | 2:30PM

Saturday, November 9, 2024

All of the screenings on November 9 will be held at Penn Cinema in Lititz.

• Love Dogs (M) Mature | 10AM
• Idea to Impact – Shorts Block 3 (G) General | 10AM
• Art and Observation – Documentaries Block 1 | 10:15AM
• Future in Filmmaking – Students (G) General | 10:30AM
• Art and Observation – Documentaries Block 2 | 12PM
• Idea to Impact – Shorts Block 2 (M) Mature | 12:10PM
• Unexpected Peace (G) General | 12:30PM
• The Roses – Local Film Block 2 (M) Mature | 12:40PM
• Art and Observation – Documentaries Block 3 | 1:25PM
• Idea to Impact – Shorts Block 1 (M) Mature | 1:35PM
• The Roses – Local Film Block 1 (M) Mature | 3:25PM
• Banned Together (G) General | 3:15PM
• Future in Filmmaking – Students (M) Mature | 3:45PM
• The 2024 Awards Ceremony & Reception | 6–9PM

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Screenings on November 10 will be announced at a later date.

Discover Film Award Categories

The film award categories for the 2024 Red Rose Film Festival will include:

• Best Feature Film 
• Best Short Film
• Best Documentary
• Best Student Film
• The Red Rose (Best Local Film)
• *Best Director
• *Best Actor
• *Best Actress

*New category for 2024

Get Your Tickets

Secure your tickets to the Red Rose Film Festival! For both screening venues, tickets will cost $5 per film block. Tickets are also available to attend the Awards Ceremony at Penn Cinema on Saturday, November 9.

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