RIFF - Reykjavik International Film Festival

Cinema screenings in swimming pools and caves are among the formats of Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF), alongside its regular cinema programme in Iceland's capital. Its New Visions competition concentrates on directors' first and second features, with the Golden Puffin as the main prize. The programme features international fiction, documentaries and shorts, with separate attention to Icelandic cinema. The festival dates back to 2004 and runs for eleven days each autumn. Its work also extends beyond the festival through screenings, filmmaking workshops and school programmes across Iceland. The Talent Lab and Industry Days provide dedicated activities for filmmakers.