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The 23rd edition of the Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) returns to downtown Rome, Georgia, November 5–8, 2026, for four unforgettable days of films, filmmakers, live music, parties, workshops, networking events, and special guests.This year’s festival will welcome an exciting lineup of acclaimed artists, including Danny McBride, Jared and Jerusha Hess, Ray McKinnon, Ethan Embry, and many more filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals from across the country and around the world.
RIFF 2026 will showcase an outstanding selection of international cinema, Georgia-made films, independent features, shorts, documentaries, and emerging voices, bringing filmmakers and audiences together for screenings, conversations, celebrations, and one-of-a-kind experiences throughout the weekend.
Festival events will take place at some of downtown Rome’s most distinctive venues, including the Rome City Auditorium, the Historic DeSoto Theatre, Screen 417, and a variety of pop-up spaces hosting parties, workshops, panels, live music, and networking events.
For 23 years, RIFF has brought the world of independent film to Rome, and 2026 promises to be one of our biggest and most exciting festivals yet.
Come for the films. Meet the filmmakers. Join the parties. Experience downtown Rome.
Get your passes now at RIFFGA.com.
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530 Broad Street, Rome, GA, United States, Georgia 30161
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