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Eleanor Rose International Film Festival
The Eleanor Rose International Film Festival is destined to showcase extravagant work from the most talented filmmakers around the world. Simple as that. Our main goal as a new film festival is to bring artists from all walks of life together to celebrate the art of storytelling. The Eleanor Rose International Film Festival will be held May 29th, 30th and 31st 2026 at the historic Roxy Theater in Northampton, Pennsylvania.
UPDATES FOR 2026 FESTIVAL:
Red Carpet - Step onto a dazzling red carpet surrounded by flashing cameras! Get ready for exclusive interviews as you dress to impress and prove why you’re the breakout filmmaker everyone is watching!
Networking event - Savor a catered networking event alongside some of the world’s top filmmakers! Build connections, share ideas, and discover new opportunities to create the next big film together!
Industry professional lecture and Q&A - Attend a dynamic lecture led by a seasoned industry professional! Take part in a live Q&A and gain insider knowledge about the future of the entertainment world from an expert who knows it best!
Feature Film Category - One lucky filmmaker will see their feature film light up the big screen with a premiere in front of a packed theater!
Northampton, Pennsylvania is a beautiful town in the heart of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Most major cities in North America are less than half a day drive away such as New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago and Boston.
The Roxy Theater is a 650 seat theater and one of only 600 independent theaters remaining in the United States. The Roxy Theater is top of the line with DLP Cinema to showcase your film on the big screen in front of a packed theater. The Eleanor Rose International Film Festival is committed to innovating the art of storytelling and how we consume it.
"One of the best film festivals in Pennsylvania" "Incredible festival! Very well organized and very fun to go too! Cannot wait till next year!" "Without a doubt, the great discovery on the international film festival circuit. It has been an extraordinary event.” These are just a few of the extraordinary reviews from last years festival! Join us for the 2026 Festival to innovate the art of storytelling!
Don’t miss out on this exquisite opportunity to screen your film and network alongside some of the world's most brilliant filmmakers.
Festival Amenities
Accepted Content
Submission Categories
Narrative Short
Documentary Short
Animated Short
Student Short
Horror Short
Comedy Short
Feature FIlm
One lucky filmmaker will see their feature film light up the big screen with a premiere in front of a packed theater!
TV Pilot
We want to see a pilot episode of a concept TV show you created!
Festival Rules
Digital submission :
All films need to be submitted digitally. Films must be available via download upon submission.
English subtitles :
All films that are not in English, must have English language subtitles.
Submission of multiple films:
You may submit multiple films.
You must own your film:
All Filmmakers must have necessary rights to their films.
We can use your film to market the ERIFF:
ERIFF reserves the right to use a clip, and or clips or photos from accepted entries for promotional purposes on print, radio, trailer on TV, Cinema, or Internet.
Terms and services:
By submitting to the Eleanor Rose International Film Festival, you have read and agreed to our terms and services.
