Budapest International Film Festival (BIFF)

The Budapest International Film Festival (BIFF) is one of Hungary’s premier film events, held annually at the end of October in Budapest. Proudly independent from the current political regime, BIFF is committed to presenting films that offer a broad and diverse view of the world. The festival showcases some of the most exciting films from the past year, celebrating fearless creativity and international perspectives. Its four sections include acclaimed titles from the global festival circuit, bold new voices in the competition program, a daring experimental lineup, and a thematic retrospective.

Notable guests at previous editions have included filmmakers such as Béla Tarr and Ildikó Enyedi, as well as visual artists and experimental filmmakers like Eduardo Williams and Scott Barley. The program has also welcomed emerging voices including Sophy Romvári, Éric K. Boulianne and Sven Bresser, among others.

Screenings are primarily held at Budapest’s historic Corvin Cinema. At the same time, BIFF brings films to unexpected, hidden locations across Budapest, adding an unconventional spirit to the festival experience.

What sets BIFF apart is its youthful, forward-thinking energy and the lively atmosphere it cultivates through special screenings, exhibitions, masterclasses, industry events, and parties held nearly every day. Still in its early years, BIFF is rapidly growing and carving out a distinctive place on the international festival scene.

Selections:

Budapest Bloom - Official Competition
BIFF’s official competition shines a light on bold, fresh voices redefining cinema today. We welcome all forms — live-action, documentary, and animation — and seek out exceptional films that may not receive the recognition they deserve and are worthy of a broader audience.

Echoes
BIFF’s "Echoes" section gathers this year’s most celebrated, must-see films — titles that have captivated audiences and juries at major festivals around the world. It invites the finest works of acclaimed directors that define today’s cinematic landscape and spark conversations across cultures.

Anzix
BIFF's experimental film selection pays close attention to contemporary filmmakers who boldly expand the horizons of the medium of film and experiment with new cinematic languages that disrupt traditional narrative structures, and redefine the possibilities of cinema.