Festival

Festival presentation: 

 

Open Your Aperture at the 8th Byron Bay International Film Festival | 28 Feb to 9 March 2014

 

 

 

                                                                                               REGULAR DEADLINE APPROACHING

 

REGULAR ENTRY DEADLINE: 26^th September 2013

FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: 29^th November 2013

 

Join some of the world’s most exciting film talent and thousands of film lovers at BBFF2014, over 10 fantastic days in beautiful Byron Bay, for a dynamic and truly distinctive film festival experience known for its trademark friendly, laid-back vibe and characteristically open, expressive and appreciative audiences.

 

“Arguably Australia’s most successful regional event”

– SBS Film, 2013

 

Independent filmmakers are the heart and soul of this festival, whose quality programming of hundreds of entertaining, inspiring and eye-opening films from over 40 countries sets the stage for filmmakers at all stages of their careers to showcase outstanding work across all genres. 

 

 

If your creativity is cutting edge and you have a message to tell, be a part of this humanistic festival that’s fusing artistry, education and innovation to enhance our worldview and collective social dialogue through the power and storytelling of film. 

 

Submit your film through withoutabox’s paperless entry system at www.withoutabox.com/login/5493. For more information visit www.bbff.com.au or email the friendly team at submissions@bbff.com.au.  

 

 

Festival Nickname: 

BBFF

Edition: 

8

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Theme: 

International

Category/Format: 

not specified

Open Your Aperture at the 8th Byron Bay International Film Festival | 28 Feb to 9 March 2014

Join some of the world’s most exciting film talent and thousands of film lovers at BBFF2014, over 10 fantastic days in beautiful Byron Bay, for a dynamic and truly distinctive film festival experience known for its trademark friendly, laid-back vibe and characteristically open, expressive and appreciative audiences.

“Arguably Australia’s most successful regional event”

– SBS Film, 2013

Independent filmmakers are the heart and soul of this festival, whose quality programming of hundreds of entertaining, inspiring and eye-opening films from over 40 countries sets the stage for filmmakers at all stages of their careers to showcase outstanding work across all genres. 

Mix business with pleasure at the gala red carpet opening and closing night parties, or simply over a quiet drink at the sunset bar, mingling with leading Australian and international industry figures, and where you can make new friends, spark ideas and collaborate.

“BBFF will grow into a ‘go-to event’ within five years because of the way BBFF enables filmmakers to exchange ideas.”

BBFF Patrons, Actor Jack Thompson & Film Reviewer Peter Thompson

Expand your horizons with free and affordable masterclasses, workshops, seminars, networking and marketplace events that in 2013 included attendees such as legendary cinematographer, Don McAlpine, award-winning director, Cathy Henkel and International Head of Acquisitions for PBS USA, Charles Schuerhoff. 

It’s all just a short stroll from world class beaches, great cafes, bars and restaurants, live music, shopping and the colourful, cruisy and creative streetscape, for which Byron Bay is renowned.

“We have travelled the world with our film, My Suicide, from Berlinale to San Francisco International Film Festival, and the Byron Bay Film Festival is absolutely world class - filmmaker friendly, professionally run, and featuring top notch, bleeding-edge independent films. Add the inspirational setting and the people, and the gestalt is pure magic!”

- David Lee Miller, Filmmaker, USA

If your creativity is cutting edge and you have a message to tell, be a part of this humanistic festival that’s fusing artistry, education and innovation to enhance our worldview and collective social dialogue through the power and storytelling of film. 

Submit your film through withoutabox’s paperless entry system at www.withoutabox.com/login/5493. For more information visit www.bbff.com.au or email the friendly team at submissions@bbff.com.au.  

Documentary makers have the chance to win the $5,000 Screenzone International Documentary Prize.

All films entered will automatically be considered for nomination in any award categories that the film might qualify for during the selection process. BBFF awards include but are not limited to Best Film, Documentary, Short Film, Drama, Cinematography, Surf Film, Animation, Experimental Film, Environmental Film, Music Video, Best Young Australian Filmmaker (open to Australian Director’s under 25) and an award for the Best Local Film.

The Byron Bay International Film Festival is open to films of all lengths and all genres and warmly welcomes all accepted filmmakers to attend. Films in competition must have been completed after Jan 1st 2011.