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The ReelHeART International Film Festival (RHIFF) is a 'truly open festival', accepting films of all genres, countries and film lengths. The RHIFF is known for programming not on time as many festivals do, but programming on content. The RHIFF is dedicated to supporting the need for exposure for all levels of independent filmmakers around the world. The ReelHeART International Film Festival puts emerging and student artists alongside established and master filmmakers in an effort that all filmmakers can be recognized for their art, rather than their credits. The RHIFF also has a goal to satisfy and challenge the interests of filmgoers and film supporters to encourage, reward and celebrate the ReelHeART of film and new media. Endearing itself as the "filmmakers film festival", RHIFF is successful in appealing to a wide and diverse group of international filmmakers expressing their art in all genres. In 2006 filmmakers from over 40 countries submitted their films to RHIFF. In the USA, California and New York are the highest submitting states, followed by New England states and Western states. In 2006 Canadian submissions and award winners also increased. The ReelHeART International Film Festival in association with ACA Gallery started a monthly film series in October 2006, as the two artistic iniatives' founders and directors share the belief that "Art Can Change The World", as is the motto of ACA Gallery. The monthly selections are curated from past winners and audience favorites from the growing RHIFF catalogue. ReelHeART International Film Festival is best known for its Programmer’s Pledge to “watch your film from moment one to moment none...” FILMS HAVE HEART AND ART - Organizers of the ReelHeART International Film Festival call it a "truly open festival", accepting of films of all genres, countries and lengths The Globe and Mail - 7 days (Print edition, page R3)- Bucking the trend of "niche" festivals

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ReelHeART International Film Festival (RHIFF)
27 St. Clair Avenue East, Unit 811
Toronto M4T 1L8

Phone: 416-937-9807

Upcoming presentations by ReelHeART International Film Festival (RHIFF):

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