Film Festival FAQs

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 2024 Red Rose Film Festival?

• Penn Cinema - 541 Airport Rd. Lititz, PA 17543
• Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse - 112 N. Water Steet Lancaster PA 17603

What will tickets look like this year? 

• Individual Film Blocks - $5.00 Online or at Box Office
• Red Rose Welcome Party @ Zoetropolis Friday - $5.00 
• Red Rose Award Ceremony Saturday - $10.00
• Industry Panels - FREE to the Public

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

• All are invited to attend the Nov. 8 Welcome Party @ Zoetropolis - Tickets include Private Screening 5-9pm $5.00 Per Ticket
• The Award Ceremony @ Penn Cinema IMAX Nov. 9th will be a public event. Tickets are $10.00

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 @ Zoetropolis Friday or Penn Cinema Saturday - A list will be on site 
• These badges may be gifted to others but names of the recipients must be provided prior to Nov. 3rd 2024

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 2024 for all.

Are the festival dates/film submission dates changing?

2024 Submission closes Sept. 6 2024

Can I still be a sponsor/donor?

More than ever, RRFF relies on the generous spirit of community members like you. Sponsorship opportunities for 2024 are available (Please See SUPPORT page). 

The Red Rose is a Non-profit organization and also accepts 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.