Bitcoin FilmFest 2026 (4)



Deadlines

01 Jan 2026
Call for entries

15 May 2026
Final deadline

1
mth

30 May 2026
Notification date

04 Jun 2026
07 Jun 2026

Address

pl. Defilad 1,  00-901, Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland


Festival description
Short film festival 20'<
Feature film festival >21'


Festival requirements
 Film festival
 Fiction
 Documentary
 Animation
 Fantastic
 Terror
 Experimental
 Music Video
 Other
 Any Genre
 Any Theme
 Does NOT have submission fees
 International Festival
 Physical Location
 Production date: Any
 Production countries: Any
 Shooting countries: Any
 Director nationalities: Any
 Debut Films 
 School projects 
 Short Films  20'<
 Feature Films  >21'
 AI Tools 
 Any language
 Subtitles 
English
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English


Festival start: 04 June 2026      Festival end: 07 June 2026

Bitcoin FilmFest 2026, hosted in Warsaw’s Palace of Culture and Science, welcomes filmmakers, artists, technologists, and curious visitors for four days of screenings, conversations, concerts, and social events. Notable films this year include “Bitcoin Executor,” “Hummingbird,” “Unbanked,” and new AI-driven shorts, alongside an open stage for pitches, workshops on storytelling, and evenings filled with music and good company. More than a festival, it’s a meeting point for the Bitcoin community’s ideas and stories. Get your tickets now!



• Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw, Poland

• June 4–7, 2026

• Tickets: [bitcoinfilmfest.com/bff26](https://bitcoinfilmfest.com/bff26)



**What to expect:**

• ~7–13 curated films (including premieres)

• Best community of global bitcoiners

• Filmmaker Q&As, panels, open mic

• Live music + DJs

• AI shorts competition & advertisement awards

• Workshops (film, Bitcoin, storytelling)

• Pitch stage with prizes & grants

• Networking breakfasts, riverside hangs & Warsaw tours

• Artist gallery



A cultural spark in the world of Bitcoin. 4 days. 1 city. 210 seats.

Come for the films — stay for the vibe. Let’s unfiat the culture.
https://bitcoinfilmfest.com/bff26

Best Movie
Best Story
Best Short
Audience Choice

Bitcoin FilmFest welcomes short and feature films, as well as trailers and teasers, as long as they resonate with authentic storytelling, freedom, and truth.

Film submission guidelines

Thank you so much for bringing your movie to this year’s edition of Bitcoin FilmFest (BFF26). We’re excited to share it with our audience and will treat it with the same care and passion you’ve put into creating it.

At BFF, we focus on providing the best possible experience, from side events to — of course — the screenings and all related activities.

To help achieve a smooth projection, here are some guidelines for you to follow.

Submission deadline: May 15, 2026
Decision by: May 30, 2026

The deadline allows us to do dry runs to ensure a seamless play during the final screening.

By submitting your film, you confirm that you hold the necessary rights for public screening, and that all music, images, and other content are fully cleared for use. By providing us with trailers, press shots, stills, and other related materials, you consent to their use for our marketing and promotional purposes.

Submission Process
Please send all materials to Festhome.

If you have any issues with submission, don’t hesitate to contact us at [info@bitcoinfilmfest.com].


General film submission requirements
Film format:

Preferred containers: .mov or .mp4
Preferred frame rate: 24fps, 30fps


Video codec: h.264 or Apple ProRes422

Audio codec: PCM or AAC with a preferred bitrate of 320 Kbit/s and a sampling rate of 48 kHz.

Resolution: At least 1080p (1920x1080 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio); 1440p (2K) and 2160p (4K) are supported as well.

Bitrate:
1080p resolutions: minimum 8,000 kbps
1440p (2K) resolutions: minimum 16,000 kbps
2160p (4K) resolutions: minimum 30,000 kbps

File size and quality:
Preferred low compression settings for high-quality files.

Ensure that video and audio are multiplexed into a single file to avoid synchronization issues.

Subtitles:
Provide English subtitles in .srt format, ensuring they are accurately timed to match the film's FPS (frames per second).

Additional materials:

Official synopsis: Short (200 characters), medium (600 characters), and long (up to one page). Will be used in our media for the informational and promotional purposes of your film
Director's biography: A brief bio in English.

Film stills: At least five high-resolution images from the film, not behind-the-scenes shots.

Press kit: Include a press pack with production details, behind-the-scenes photos, and promotional materials like posters (high-resolution JPG or PDF).


Contact:
info@bitcoinfilmfest.com

  

 
  

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