Fredericksburg, Virginia (December 13, 2009) – The Rappahannock Independent Film Festival has announced that film entries for the 2010 festival are now being accepted. The third year of this exciting festival will take place August 26-29, 2010. Final deadline for film submissions will be May 26, 2010. All submissions to the 2010 Rappahannock Independent Film Festival must be submitted online through http://www.withoutabox.com/login/6980, submission rules and fees included. Further information is also available at http://rifilmfestival.com/.

 Set in the heart of historic Fredericksburg, an elegant, brick-lined streets pre-revolutionary war town, the Rappahannock Independent Film Festival provides unique opportunities for filmmakers and fans to meet, mingle, and network.

 Festival categories awarded are: Best of Show, Best Student Film, Best Short Film, Best Documentary, and Audience Choice (must be present to win). One award will be given for each category. Films must be submitted via a digital file (.mov, .mpg, .mp4, or .avi) with a minimum resolution of 720×400 and a maximum resolution of 1280×720. Guidelines specify inclusion of title, length, and name of media utilized.

Entries cannot be returned.