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Big Ben International Film Festival 9.0

Festival overview

About Big Ben International Film Festival 9.0

Physical film festival with submission categories including Ticket To Fame and Premium Offer.

Welcome to the Big Ben International Film Festival, where our mission is to heighten awareness and celebrate the diverse facets of international cinema in all its rich forms. We eagerly accept film projects from every corner of the globe, and our dedicated team works tirelessly throughout the year to redefine the cinematic experience and explore how art can serve as a unifying force in our communities.

At the heart of our Festival's purpose is the profound satisfaction we derive from delivering a premier cinematic experience to our cherished audience, esteemed film professionals, and valued partners. Our ultimate goal is not only to meet but to surpass the expectations of all those who engage with our event.

The Big Ben International Film Festival stands as a distinctive celebration of the finest independent and studio films that emerge from the global film industry. It offers a wealth of opportunities for those involved in the business of filmmaking.

Independent filmmakers and creative minds often grapple with numerous challenges, from the fierce competition for audience attention to securing funding and distribution. The solution lies in the industry's collective efforts to create opportunities for those who not only need them but genuinely deserve them.

Our Festival is committed to providing a platform for filmmakers to showcase their work to the right audience at our intimate and immersive events. In doing so, we offer them a significant step forward on their path to success by bestowing well-deserved recognition for their artistry.

Schedule

Important Dates

Call for Entries Opens
Aug 1, 2026
Final Submission Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Notification Date
Oct 5, 2026
Festival Starts
Oct 7, 2026
Eligibility

Rules & Eligibility

General Rules+
  1. * PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS THROUGH External submission platform ONLY! KINDLY READ OUR RULES &

  2. TERMS BEFORE SUBMITTING. ** Please read these Rules and terms carefully before you submit your film. By submitting your film to competition in the Big Ben International Film Festival, you expressly acknowledge and agree that you shall be bound by the terms of these Rules and terms. BBIFF is open to any film, regardless of content, subject, or origin. Submitting your film to the BBIFF does not guarantee selection. All the official selection, nominees and winners will be listed on our website permanently. We treat every filmmaker equally.

  3. The film submitted to the BBIFF for a particular month can be re-submitted at any time for a second chance, considering that we have different judges' panels for each season.

  4. Films made in languages other than English must have English subtitles otherwise they will be summarily rejected.

  5. The BBIFF reserves the right to refuse entries.

  6. A director/producer may submit more than one film in a category and more than one category at a time.

  7. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the BBIFF, from and against all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and exp

Current Categories, Deadlines & Fees

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Ticket To Fame

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Premium Offer

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Exclusive Offer

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Short Films (Less than 40 minutes)

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Narrative Features (Above 40 minutes)

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Experimental Films (Any length)

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Student Films (Any length)

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Best Director (Any Length)

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Horror / Science Fiction / Genre Feature Film (Above 40 minutes)

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Best Actor (Fiction) (Any Length

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Best Actress (Fiction) (Any Length)

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Mobile Film (Any length)

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Women's Films (Any length)

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LGBT Film (Any length)

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Animated Films (Any length)

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Educational Film (Any length)

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Film on Nature / Environment / Wildlife (Any length)

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Television / Pilot Program or Series (Any length)

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Commercial / Advertisement (Any length)

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Music Video (Any length)

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Best Documentary

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Short Script

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Feature Script

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Best Supporting Actor

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Best Supporting Actress

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Best Film score Soundtrack

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Best Producer

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Debut Filmmaker

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Best Editing

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Fiction Film

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British Short Films

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