We welcome reviewers across the globe to become part of our Reviewers International Organization. We have strict guidelines, as we want to promote intelligent and authentic reviews for the world to read. At RIO, we offer various types of membership in a collegial, supportive, and friendly atmosphere. Filmmakers across the world trust us and we provide support to the industry by giving the best film an award of excellence.
In becoming a member of the review board, you have to actively participate in film reviewing and this include, reading scripts, reviewing acting and actors as well as producing and directing of a film. This is important to us that quality and integrity remains incredibly high and in order to become a member an application form must be submitted.
Our application form is accessible after a payment of $5, which is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application. A thorough reference check is done on all applicants and acceptance is not guaranteed, although we do not discriminate against nationality religion, ages, sex, color, or race on RIO.
One you are a member of the review board and you wish to resign you have to hand in your resignation in writing to the Vice President of membership. This resignation are presented to the board during the monthly meeting and resignation will be immediate.
Full membership fees per quarter are as follows:
Jan to March – $20.00
April to June – $15.00
July to September – $10.00
October to December – $25.00
Members of RIO are encouraged to attend regular meetings and if in good standing of the Organization do they have rights to vote in elections pertaining to RIO.