CELEBRATING THE ART OF DOCUMENTARY STORYTELLING
Welcome to the DocuVision International Film Festival (DVIFF), dedicated to documentary and docu-drama filmmaking from around the world. DVIFF is brought to you by the team behind the WRPN.tv Entertainment Network, which includes WRPN Women's International Film Festival, Nature Without Borders International Film Festival, Religion & Faith International Film Festival, and other acclaimed festivals in our network.
WHAT MAKES DVIFF UNIQUE
Documentary-Focused Programming: DVIFF proudly stands as one of the few festivals with dedicated categories for both documentaries and docu-dramas. We celebrate the full spectrum of non-fiction storytelling, from traditional documentaries to narrative-driven docu-dramas that blend factual content with dramatic interpretation.
Distinct Documentary Categories: Environmental, Human Spirit, Social Issues, Wildlife, Docu-drama Shorts, Docu-drama Features, and many more specialized categories designed to honor diverse documentary voices.
Beyond Live Screenings: While many festivals end with a single screening, DVIFF empowers filmmakers with opportunities for worldwide distribution through our established industry partners, ensuring your work reaches audiences far beyond the festival circuit.
SCREENPLAY COMPETITION
DVIFF invites submissions for written works across all genres:
• Feature-Length Screenplays
• Short Screenplays
• Teleplays
Rhodium Award winners receive exclusive submission access to Polaris Pictures, a respected film finance company that does not accept unsolicited material.
Note: Polaris Pictures operates independently. DVIFF facilitates introductions for top winners but does not control their decisions.
DISTRIBUTION PATHWAYS
Best of Festival winners receive guaranteed distributor review by our exclusive partners:
• World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (WWMPC.COM) — Features
• Adler & Associates — Features and shorts
• Cardinal XD — Features and shorts
• CCS Releasing — Features and shorts
We don't just hope distributors notice your work—we guarantee they review it. While other festivals invite distributors and cross their fingers, DVIFF delivers your film directly to industry professionals who are actively seeking content.
THE FEEDBACK COMMITMENT
DVIFF believes in transparency and filmmaker development.
For Films: If your documentary is not selected, you'll receive detailed feedback explaining why, plus the opportunity to resubmit for the next competition completely free after addressing the outlined issues.
For Screenplays & Novels: Rejected submissions receive specific feedback on what needs improvement, with free resubmission available within 30 days of the final deadline or for the following season.
This level of support and second-chance opportunity is rare in the festival world—we invest in your growth as a storyteller.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION SYSTEM
DVIFF employs a merit-based judging system where each entry is evaluated on its own unique qualities rather than compared against other submissions. Judges focus entirely on your work when it's under review, scoring according to performance criteria that assess artistic and technical achievement independently.
AWARD RECOGNITION LEVELS
• Best of Festival (qualifies for distributor review and live screening)
• Best of Show
• Award of Outstanding Excellence
• Award of Excellence
• Award of Exceptional Merit
• Award of Merit
• Kudos Endeavor Award
LIVE SCREENINGS & GLOBAL EXPOSURE
Best of Festival winners screen at our Live Screening Event at the Rehoboth Beach Cinema Art Theater. These presentations capture authentic audience reactions that distributors find invaluable when evaluating market potential.
WRPN.tv Entertainment Network: Award-winning documentaries may receive optional exposure on our streaming platform, connecting your work with global audiences across dozens of countries—reach that independent filmmakers typically cannot access on their own.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
• Film Festival Alliance Member: WRPN.tv maintains industry affiliations with leading festival organizations
• Paid Professional Judges: All selection and awarding judges are compensated professionals, not volunteers
At DVIFF, we're committed to more than collecting submission fees. We're invested in your success as a documentary filmmaker.
