BOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (BIFFMUMBAI) (5)

Festival start: 01 April 2024      Festival end: 19 December 2024

India is a land of art and cultural heritage and it is spread in various forms in our society whether it's dance, drama, music, films, painting, sports, etc. Being a global enterprise, Indian Cinema (Bollywood) is a remarkable example of our cultural diversity and it has the greatest influence on India's national identity. We always celebrate our art and one of the best ways is to do so is film festivals. There are many film festivals in Asia where filmmakers and film lovers alike can celebrate the best and the brightest. We are adding one more precious feather to it and that’s the BOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL FILMFESTIVAL (BIFF).

Launched in January 2020, Bollywood International Film Festival–BIFF is founded by some of the best-known actors, directors and film professionals. BIFF intends to provide a place that connects the film lovers and makers around the world.

This film festival promotes new movie makers, looking to get publicity for their films, exchange of knowledge, information, ideas, the culture of India and other nations in their social and cultural ethos.

The festival will host various forums for academic interactions on Filmmaking, Film Appreciation like seminars, Workshops, Master classes etc., for the benefit of film professionals, discerning audience and students on unique aspects of cinema.

We invite filmmakers, people from the film fraternity, film critics, journalists, discerning cineastes from amongst the public & International and National film Institutes; distribution agencies/organisations, to witness the glorious start of BIFF. We sincerely hope the film lovers will use this opportunity to enroll as delegates and enjoy the contemporary world cinema and the classics.

Trophies & Certificates

Awards are constituted in the following categories:
>>FEATURE FILM CATEGORY<<

BEST INDIAN FILM
BEST FOREIGN FILM
BEST STORY
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST ACTRESS
BEST ACTOR
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

>>SHORT FILMS / DOCUMENTARIES CATEGORY<<

BEST INDIAN FILM
BEST FOREIGN FILM
BEST ANIMATION FILM
BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
BEST BOOK ON CINEMA
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

All selected entries will receive Official Selection Laurel. Winners will receive digital certificate and Laurel.

The 5th Edition of Bollywood International Film Festival (BIFF) will be held from 17th to 19th December 2024. Please read the guidelines carefully:

- The festival is open for all who are making an impact with their creative work whether he/she is a famous person from a metro city or someone from a village because we believe that work speaks. So this is your platform with no bias of caste, creed, culture or status.

- Films completed after 1st January 2019 are eligible for the festival.

- All films will need to be subtitled. If the film is without subtitles, please understand that it might be disqualified.

- Multiple entries will be accepted however each entry along with separate fee submission.

-We do not accept - Amateur videos / Extremist or propaganda content from religious or political organizations / Projects involving politics / films promoting political agenda / Pornography / Films with a poor production standard (bad sound, lack of subtitles for non-English films, poor resolution) etc.

- Entry will be cancelled if the film has violated copyright issues. The film festival will not be responsible for any such films.

Jury will select the winners based on entry rules and their decision will be final and acceptable to all. The winners will receive the confirmation via email.

- The Bollywood International Film Festival is here by granted the rights to utilize an excerpt from any Project submitted for promotional purposes of the Film Festival. The individual or corporation submitting the project hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the project for possible screening (private and/or public), and understands and accepts these requirements, rules and regulations.

- The festival reserves the right to refuse entries. The Jury can remove the project from the competition at any time without any explanation. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the BIFF, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.

- All submitter understand and accept that if their project is accepted for presentation and screening at the film festival, they grant full and unrestricted permission for BIFF to screen the film/video at times of the festival.

- Bollywood International Film Festival (BIFF) reserves the complete right to make changes in the program dates and times and to possibly not screen the video, despite its being selected for screening.

- The Director of the festival has the power to waive any of the mentioned rules.

- Participants are urged to make available requested press kit/publicity materials including:
Synopsis of the film (in English)
Biography and filmography of the director
Posters of the film (300 dpi)

- If you are sending films directly, please send the film's online screening link along with required material at 2021biff@gmail.com. No offline entry will be entertained to maintain safety measures.


For More Information, reach out to us at:
Mob. No - 8451980194 | 9967830695
Email - bifffestival2020@gmail.com
Website - www.biffmumbai.com

- BIFF will not refund any fees if you fail to submit in the right category.