Submissions for 2023 are now open!

The 2023 Brussels International Film Festival will have space for over 100 short films, Animation and Future films. The festival is open to any film in any genre. The festival prioritizes low-budget films of independent spirit and exciting new talent.

Film submissions are preferred via Film Freeway:

BIFF is open to international  films in the following categories:

Grand Prix for the Best Short Film
Grand Prix for the Best Feature Film
Best First Feature Film
The Best Student Film
Best Short Script
Best Feature Script
Best Animation
Best Director (Jury prize)
Best Cinematography (Jury prize)
Best Script
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Original Score
Best Production Design
Best Women 
Best LGBTQ
Best Web and New Media
Best Editing
Best VFX 
Best Makeup and Hairstyling