Film Festival FAQ

General Information:

The Red Rose Film Festival brings filmmakers and the Lancaster community together to enjoy the wonderful stories that can be told through the medium of film. Festival attendees will enjoy a variety of shorts, documentaries and feature-length films, as well as panel discussions. 

Where can I attend the 2023 Red Rose Film Festival?

• North Museum of Nature & Science - 400 College Ave. 
• Southern Market Lancaster - 100 S. Queen Street
• Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse - 112 N. Water Steet

What will tickets look like this year? 

• Single Film Block: $5.00 - ONLY AT VENUE starting Nov. 3
• 1 Day Pass: $15.00 - Zoetropolis.com or @ Venue
• 2 Day Pass: $25.00 - Zoetropolis.com or @ Venue
• All-Access Pass: $50.00 - Zoetropolis.com or @ Venue

How is an All-Access Badge Different from a Day Pass?

• Only All-Access Badge Holders are invited to attend the Nov. 3 Welcome Party @ Zoetroplis & the Award Ceremony @ Southern Market Nov.4

How many All-Access Badges to Filmmakers Receive? 

• Each film receives 2 All-Access Badges 
• Filmmakers must provide the names of who will be claiming their badges
• Filmmakers may check in @ Southern Market or Zoetropolis - A list will be on site 
• These badges may be gifted to others but names of the recipients must be provided prior to Friday Nov. 3rd

What are Film Award Categories?

Best Feature Film 

Best Short Film

Best Documentary

Best Student Film

The Red Rose (Best Local Film)

*Best Director NEW

*Best Actor NEW

*Best Actress NEW

Could you explain Film Ratings?

The Festivals’ Selection Committee reviews all films and rates them accordingly:

F (Family): Suitable for any age; very little to no potentially objectionable content.

G (General Audience): Some scenes may include violence (implicit or explicit), sexual themes, drug use or mild adult language.

M (Mature): Multiple/prominent scenes including explicit violence, sex or sexual themes, drug use and/or adult language.

Will you have discounts for seniors/students as you did last year?

We have made an effort this year to lower the cost of tickets to be a low barrier to entry in 2023 for all.

Are the festival dates/film submission dates changing?

2023 Submission Window is now CLOSED

Can I still be a sponsor/donor?

 More than ever, RRFF relies on the generous spirit of community members like you. Though sponsorship opportunities for 2023 are no longer available we are still a Non-profit organization and accept Donations. and donors may contribute via the PayPal account on our Support page or by contacting ryan@redrosefilmfestival.com.

Do you have volunteer opportunities this year?

As we have adjusted our festival scope and scale this year, our need for volunteers has lessened temporarily, though we are always scouting for enthusiastic filmgoers who love to be a part of a great community celebration of art, local economy, downtown development and fun!

What's the best way to learn about updates and news for RR|FF?

We encourage you to join our email newsletter (found on our home page) and our social media platforms (links at the bottom of each page) to keep abreast of everything RRFF.