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Rūng Film Festival aims to empower minority communities by supporting marginalized filmmakers of Pakistani-American Heritage and offer a platform for thoughtful dialogue. The film festival aspires to play a crucial role in enhancing representation, promoting diversity, connecting creatives, and contributing to a more inclusive and equitable film industry across Texas and beyond.
The Urdu word “rūng” means “color.” Color is our visual interpretation of how light bounces off surfaces. Films can mirror this facet of the visible spectrum by broadcasting narratives about people of color, thereby conveying their unique perspectives.
This first of its kind festival in Houston, Texas, Rūng Film Festival will be more inclusive and equitable in our selection of films and provide invaluable resources through education and workshops. The project will feature scholarly guest speakers from film, media, and related artistic disciplines for an enriched audience experience. The feedback to participating filmmakers will specifically enhance career opportunities for minority filmmakers.
The festival also plans to economically impact and promote tourism for the State of Texas. Rung Film Festival is excited to offer opportunities for educational initiatives such as workshops, panels, and interactive discussions. Integrated educational programs promoting media literacy and encouraging representation and dialogue on social issues lend the festival a vital force for conversations surrounding diversity, inclusion, and social justice.
RFF is planned for May 2024 in Houston, TX. In-person attendance at the Rung Film Fest & Awards is encouraged. Tickets for RFF will be available at a later date. Check back for festival date and tickets soon.
RFF will only accept digital submissions through FilmFreeway.com. All submissions must include the film title, director’s name, duration, and any additional materials requested.
RFF requires a fee for each submission, which ranges from $20 – $35 USD. We’re also offering Student and Gold member discounts. Fee for each category increases closer to the entry deadline. Learn more about the categories and fees.
If submitting a student film, a valid student ID is required at the time of submission on Filmfreeway website.
Submission fees are nonrefundable.
Submission Begins:
Sep 1, 2023
Early Submission ends:
Nov 1, 2023
Regular Submission ends:
Jan 1, 2024
Final submission ends:
Jan 30, 2024
Festival submission notification: Feb 29, 2024
Film Festival: May 4 – 5, 2024
Submission Begins: Sep 1, 2023
Early Submission ends: Nov 1, 2023
Regular Submission ends: Jan 1, 2024
Final submission ends: Jan 30, 2024
Festival submission notification: Feb 29, 2024
Film Festival: May 4 – 5, 2024
Submissions must have rights and permissions for all content in the film, including music, images, and other copyrighted media. RFF may ask for proof of clearance during the submission process.
Films with audio recorded in a language other than English must provide English subtitles when submitting the films.
RFF may request additional materials such as a director’s statement, synopsis, stills, banners, social media tags, or a trailer. It is recommended that submissions include these materials in the required format to enhance the chances of selection.
Learn more about the awards and prizes.
We at Rung Film Festival (RFF) are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Your submission authorizes RFF to use, distribute, and share the film poster, trailer, synopsis, and movie stills on our social media.
We invite the Houston businesses and professionals to sponsor the Rung Film Festival. For details contact: admin@indusartscouncil.org
We invite the Houston businesses and professionals to sponsor the Rung Film Festival. For details contact: admin@indusartscouncil.org
Shahid Iqbal
+1 800.959.5204
admin@indusartscouncil.org
Monday – Friday
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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