Our Mission

The Red Rose Film Festival is committed to fostering the growth and enrichment of the Central Pennsylvania film and small business community. By promoting independent films, driving local economic development, and showcasing diverse global perspectives, RRFF aims to position Lancaster as a premier destination for filmmakers worldwide.

Our mission is to create meaningful local impact through global perspectives, inspiring filmmakers to develop their projects in Lancaster while supporting local talent, advancing career opportunities for students and professionals, and contributing to tourism, industry education, job creation, and enhanced incentives for filmmakers.

As we continue to develop new programs and impactful relationships, RRFF serves as a canvas for filmmakers to bring their visions to life, while strengthening the fabric of our community.

The Red Rose Film Festival partners with Lancaster’s thriving arts community, local businesses, and leaders to establish Central Pennsylvania as a global hub for filmmakers to share diverse perspectives and create bold, independent works.

We achieve this by:

• Developing opportunities for filmmakers and production companies to create in Central Pennsylvania,

• Promoting visual arts locally and internationally,

• Attracting tourism to Lancaster County, and

• Advocating for education by nurturing students’ skills and supporting their career development.

The Red Rose Film Festival (RRFF) promotes programming and events that lift Global Perspectives for Local Impact.

We share these films to begin critical conversations. 

We often share stories of a person or a community that might otherwise struggle to be heard. Our programmers, filmmakers, partners, volunteers and supporters all have diverse experiences and input that can make our impact that much greater, both to our community and the world around us.

Film is a collaborative effort. The greatest films and filmmakers are a product of communities, educational establishments, personal perspective and environmental influences. Now we have an incredible opportunity to embrace all of them.

Community is our purpose. The perspectives of these filmmakers form a bridge across economic, gender, and cultural communities, which upholds our motto: "Global Perspectives, Local Impact." It is in these values that we will continue to respect and represent our beloved Central PA community