Personnel:
Kurt Patino, President
Personnel:
Kurt Patino, President
Links:
Submission Policy:
Festival Season: Fall (September)
Deadline: November-April (see website for exact dates)
Entry: $75 for features. $60 for screenplays. $55 for shorts. $40 for student films. Free for students based in California aged 7-17 years old.
Content:
Features, Shorts, Documentaries
Festival Season:
Fall
Comments:
BIFF's mission is to promote and support inclusive and culturally-diverse perspectives through the recognition and spotlight on worldwide films & screenplays. Burbank is considered the "Media Capital of the World," and BIFF creates opportunities for storytellers to showcase unique themes and provide a platform for appreciative and informed discussion of their work. BIFF cultivates a community of industry professionals and local audiences to witness quality filmmaking and to network with artists. BIFF sets a standard of excellence and recognizes the importance of highlighting emerging talent which opens a gateway to expand their careers in the entertainment industry and help filmmakers with the evolution and distribution of their cinematic art.