REYKJAVÍK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
REYKJAVÍK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
REYKJAVIK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL




REYKJAVÍK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2025
The Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) is the largest film festival in the country, which will be held for the 22nd time from September 25 to October 5, 2025. Each year, RIFF screens around 80 feature films and a number of short films from around the world. Experience the magic of cinema on the big screen at RIFF. There is something for everyone at RIFF 2025: Get to know YouthRIFF where school exhibitions, family films and practical workshops are offered; Participate in Brandeddiscipline where Iceland is introduced as a film country and issues concerning the industry are discussed; and don't miss Talent Lab, where outstanding filmmakers learn from experienced filmmakers in the industry. RIFF is also known for its surprising special events, such as visual food experiences, swimming cinemas, cave cinemas and concerts, which make the festival unforgettable. Tickets for individual screenings will go on sale in September, but you can secure your passes and scrapbooks here on the website. Ahead are 11 exciting film days with new and outstanding films and unforgettable special events.
Our goals are to change film culture by showing outstanding films that would otherwise not come to the country, promote discussion and film literacy, drive social reform through the power of film, and promote Iceland as a film country.
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RIFF attracts global attention
"A heavy metal band plays at a screening of a classic Viking film. Björk arrives to see the latest films by Pedro Almodóvar and Athina Rachel Tsangari. Filmmakers relax in geothermal pools by the sea. Industry figures are invited to the presidential residence to discuss the state of the film industry. It's a traditional day at the International Film Festival."

Thanks for the cooperation!
Dear viewers, filmmakers, and partners big and small. We are extremely humbled and grateful for the great collaboration and reception at RIFF this year. The University Cinema was the center of RIFF, this historic building took on a new form as a beautiful café and bar with a cozy lounge. It was fun to watch the audience chat at

RIFF WINNERS 2024
RIFF ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS AND CELEBRATES RECORD BREAK Japanese film Super Happy Forever wins Golden Puffin, Norwegian documentary A New Kind of Wilderness wins award in Alternative Futures category, The Bride by Hjördís Jóhannsdóttir was chosen as best Icelandic short film and the youth jury chose G-21 Sena from Gottsunda
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Jonas Akerlund
Lilja D. Alfredsdottir
Minister of culture and business affairs
Gudmundur Ingi Thorvaldsson
Actor and filmmaker
Jonas Akerlund
Lilja D. Alfredsdottir
Minister of culture and business affairs



