The Berlin International Independent Film Festival (BIIFFF) is dedicated to showcasing new emerging film talent. Please submit via Withoutabox* or FilmFreeway*.

The alternative is to pay via Paypal and complete the subm ission  form

Submission info:
*List your film as: “For Cultural Purposes Only, No Commercial Value”
*Do not declare a value on your submission, as this will hold it up in customs.
*Preview format must be DVD. Preview DVD’s should be clearly labelled with the title, running time and contact information (name, phone number, e-mail.) or WaB number.
Ps:If you have your film allready on youtube-vimeo-internet so just send us the llink with the email by your registration.
*If you are submitting more than one entry, a separate submission is required for each film, although they may be mailed together.

Entry Fees:

Deadlines:
Early — ending Feb 01;
Regular — ending Jan 15;  
Late — ending Feb 05, 2015

Fees for feature films are 50,-Euro 
Fees for short films are 25,-
Fees for music videos: 25,-

Fees for feature scripts are 25,- 
 

Sending: Please send any related press materials, including electronic press kit, and photos to swdgroup@hotmaill.com
 

Our submissions address is:
BIIFF - GOLDEN BUDDY BEAR
SonyCenter, Berlin/Germany
 

Although due care will be exercised, BIIFF cannot assume any liability for damage to entries.
 

Entry Rules:

1. The BIIFF is open to international films in one of the following categories:

Best Feature
Best Micro-budget Feature
Best No-Budget Feature
Best Documentary
Best Sci-Fi / Horror Feature
Best Female Director Feature
Best LGBT Film
Best Short Film
Best Short Documentary
Best Short Animated

Best Short Experimental

Best Short Horror / Sci-Fi 

Best Music Video
Screenplay Award categories:

Best Feature Screenplay
Best Drama-Comedy Screenplay
Best Sci-Fi / Horror Screenplay
Best Family-Children-Young Screenplay

2. All film entries must be received by the postal/or email receipt deadline of February 5. PLEASE NOTE all entries must be postmarked, uploaded or emailed by the appropriate postmark deadline AS LISTED ABOVE to be eligible for consideration.

NTSC and PAL submissions will be accepted, as will Region 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

3. We cannot return DVD (or internet watch) entries under normal circumstances.

4. If selected to be showcased during the event, all screening copies must be received by February 1st.

5. All photos provided must be clearly identified on the back. Photos will not be returned & may be used for any festival promotions.

6. Films which have been broadcast on Television, Cable or have had an international theatrical release prior to BIIFF are NOT eligible for any competition but may be screened, out of competition.

7. Non-English language produced films must have English subtitles or be dubbed in English.

8. All entrants certify that they have been given full rights to use any and all music in their films.

9. Film Producers are responsible for insurance and shipment costs of films to BIIFF.

10. The title of the work and name of entrant must be on all mailing containers, labels, can reels and film leaders.

11. If you choose not to submit via Withoutabox, you can also submit via postal mail, and pay the submission fee via PayPal and send us an signed entry form.

Our submissions address: seour e contact pages

Award Categories:
12. All film entries will be considered for the Awards competition. Award winners will be selected by a panel of active film industry professionals. All films go through a screening process and are reviewed by at least two film industry professionals.

13. Winners agree to participate in the publicity for the Festival as well as other promotional events, including the website. The determination of the winners is final.

14. Jury Film Award categories:

Best Feature
Best Micro-budget Feature
Best No-Budget Feature
Best Documentary
Best Sci-Fi / Horror Feature
Best Female Director Feature
Best LGBT Film
Best Short Film
Best Short Documentary
Best Short Animated

Best Short Experimental

Best Short Horror / Sci-Fi 

Best Music Video
Screenplay Award categories:

Best Feature Screenplay
Best Drama-Comedy Screenplay
Best Sci-Fi / Horror Screenplay
Best Family-Children-Young Screenplay

17. Selected film entries will be notified by 1. Fed.

Accepted Filmmakers Or Screenwriters
18. Filmmakers or screenwriters accepted and are attending the festival are responsible for travel, lodging, and all other expenses.

19. Filmmakers or screenwriters accepted into BIIFF – will receive the following:

Two(2) festival passes per submitted film to see all the festival films FREE
Admittance for filmmakers to the “Opening Night Event” or the “It’s A Wrap Party”

All stated information, eligibility and submission guidelines, terms and conditions of entry, and entry information is subject to change by the BIIFF, without notice.

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The BIIFF is proud to host on of the Europe’s top screenplay competitions. Every year we recognize the best new screenwriters from around the world. With multiple prizes and screenwriter events at the festival, BIIFF is a great chance to get your writing discovered.