SEE THIS YEAR'S FILMS IN BOURNEMOUTH
Join us at Hilton Bournemouth on 9 & 10 October for two days of UK and international cinema, industry events and the BIFF Black Tie Awards Night.
BIFF 2026 submissions are now closed
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Thank you to every filmmaker and screenwriter who submitted work to Bournemouth International Film Festival 2026. Our Official Selection has now been chosen, with selected films screening at BIFF on 9 & 10 October 2026.
2026 SUBMISSIONS
Closed
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Now being announced
NEXT FESTIVAL
BIFF 2027
Submit Your Film or Screenplay to BIFF 2027
The Bournemouth International Film Festival (BIFF) is calling for submissions for BIFF2027 from filmmakers and screenwriters worldwide! Whether you’re an emerging talent or an established creator, BIFF offers an exciting platform to showcase your work to audiences, industry professionals, and fellow creatives.
Why Submit to BIFF?
Screenings at a major UK festival
Prestigious awards and industry recognition
Networking opportunities with filmmakers, producers, and industry experts
Professional script feedback for all screenplay submissions
Marketing & PR exposure for selected films
How to Submit
Step 1: Check the Eligibility Criteria
Before submitting, make sure your film or screenplay meets our requirements:
Films must have been completed after January 1, 2024 Short films must be under 30 minutes / Feature films must be 60+ minutes Scripts must be a maximum of 15 pages (short film format only) Non-English language films must have English subtitles All genres are welcome
Full category details and deadlines can be found on our FilmFreeway page.
Step 2: Select the Right Category
BIFF accepts submissions in a range of feature film, short film, documentary, animation, and screenplay categories. We also have special categories for student filmmakers and a screenwriting competition, where the winning script will be produced into a short film in Dorset.
Not sure which category fits best? Check out the full list on FilmFreewayΒ
Step 3: Submit via FilmFreeway
BIFF only accepts submissions through FilmFreeway.
To submit your film or screenplay:
Visit BIFF on FilmFreeway: Submit Here
Click “Submit Now”
Select your category
Upload your film or screenplay
Pay the submission fee
That’s it! You’ll receive a confirmation email once your submission is processed.
Step 4: The Selection Process
Judging: Our panel of industry professionals will review all entries based on storytelling, artistic merit, technical execution, and originality.
Notification Date: Entrants will be informed of their submission status by 13thΒ September 2026. If Selected: Your film will be included in the BIFF Official Selection and screened at the festival in October 2026. For Screenwriters: The winning script will be produced as a short film in Dorset.
Submit Your Work Today!
Be part of an exciting, filmmaker-focused festival. Submit Now on FilmFreeway
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