OUR STORY

Founded in 2021 by sogbots, RSFF curates a slate of short films by LA-based filmmakers across all genres. We strongly encourage attendance by filmmakers at the festival, which creates a supportive and hyper-engaged atmosphere where films are devoured, relationships are fostered, and talent is discovered.

RSFF has sold out each of its first two iterations, including last year’s celebration at the 400+ seat Fine Arts Theater in Beverly Hills. We pack the house with both emerging talent and the industry mainstays looking for them (ex: A24, CAA, Fox Searchlight, Netflix, UTA, and WME). RSFF is a shorts-only festival, so these execs attend specifically to discover up-and-coming filmmakers, just like you.

As filmmakers ourselves, we know the only thing harder than making movies is getting recognized for them. We created RSFF to give your film and the people who made it the love and attention they deserve, while also providing the resources, opportunities, and industry connections usually only afforded by larger festivals—and, of course, kind and talented people to grow alongside.

WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

Furthering our mission of cooperation and connection, RSFF is a non-competitive festival. Instead of awards, we provide exclusive workshops, panels, and sponsorships (Seed&Spark, Shotdeck, and more), as well as an afterparty where filmmakers and attendees can meet, mingle, and pave the way for even more creative collaboration. We’ve also established the RSFF Filmmaker Fund, which helps offset the cost of future productions by promising local filmmakers.