About BIFF
Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) is a unique and intimate Film Festival taking place in Nassau, Bahamas showcasing films from around the globe.
Prospective submitters can be comfortable in submitting their films to the Festival, as it employs a fair and non-biased system of adjudication. Jurors are selected among the most professional in the international film industry as they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. BIFF has an excellent reputation for networking with some of the greatest minds in the industry.
BIFF presents world premieres and all films shown at BIFF are Bahamian premieres. There are four competition categories; Spirit of Freedom: Narrative & Documentary; New Visions; and Short Film. Special sections include World Cinema as well as Gala Screenings.
2020 DATES NOVEMBER 1 - 8
Submissions are now open on FilmFreeway
Deadlines for Films and Scripts
- Juy 10, 2020
- July 31, 2020Late Deadline
- September 1, 2020Final Deadline
- September 30, 2020Notification Date
- November 1 – 8, 2020Event Date
2019 FILM WINNERS
Spirit Of Freedom Narrative
Director, Lynsey Miller
Spirit Of Freedom Documentary
Director, Lisa Cortés, Farah X
New Visions
Quest - The Truth Always Rises
Director, Santiago Rizzo
Short Film
Director, Kristen Gerweck
Film Trailer
Honorable Mentions
WRITER RESIDENCY WINNER
PROOF,
Writer, Tabitha Ritchie
(Bahamas)
Sponsors
Festival Calendar
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