What filmmakers are saying

Filmmaker Reviews

Hear directly from the filmmakers who have brought their work to Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Festival Venues

Penn Cinema IMAX

541 Airport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543

Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse

112 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603

West Art Lancaster

816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

"Beautiful venue and well attended and well respected event. They actually did the awards ceremony in an IMAX theater this year!"

Thomas Seymour(2025)

Video Dream: VHS Massacre

"The RedRose Film Festival was an incredible experience! I was so grateful to connect with so many wonderful filmmakers who came together for the screenings!"

Joy Waldinger(2025)

Trilogy

"Whether you have a film submitted, or plan to attend, you will leave with a new appreciation for the local talent here in Lancaster and filmmakers from around the world."

Chad George(2025)

Getaway Car

"Red Rose Film Festival was a delight and I would encourage any filmmakers, especially in the Baltimore, Philadelphia and DC area, to apply. The team made the process so easy and I had a blast!"

Sarah McClure(2025)

Keep Quiet & ForgiveBest Picture Winner

"A BIG thanks to Ryan and Ian and the entire RRFF team. The communication and social media presence was amazing. Truly a filmmaker-friendly festival! We hope to be back!"

Pat Battistini(2025)

Ms. Rossi 3

"We also found Lancaster to be a vibrant, authentic city with plenty of history (like the beautiful oldest farmer's market in the US), art, an up and coming culture!! Definitely recommend attending!! The RRFF truly values films, filmmakers, and artistic expression."

Julien Jean-Zayatz(2025)

Tea TripBest Director

"From the care the staff shows to the thoughtful programming, the Red Rose Film Festival goes above and beyond to nurture creativity and community. It's a festival that values storytelling, encourages artistic growth, and makes everyone feel included."

Sugey Cruz(2025)

Cold

"This festival went above and beyond! The communication, the hospitality, the energy and everything made us feel welcomed and seen."

Ivette Ramos(2025)

Poetry on the Pavement

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