#BNHAF Bol-News Hybrid Awards Festival is international hybrid Awards and Festival. Held round-the-year across continents #BNHAF is an interesting mix of
1. Gala Physical Edition - India
2. Physical Editions - Across Continents
3. Hybrid Editions - Across Continents
4. One-on-One Awardee Editions

Set-up in 2021 to celebrate all artists that created exemplary work braving Covid-19, #BNHAF is the fastest growing Awards and Festival in the world. 2023 saw the launch of International Editions. 10th Edition held in the US and Australia l 13th Edition held in Austria.

The editions have more than 1-billion impressions across various social media. List of Editions successfully executed since the launch in September 2021:
Inaugural edition: Physical l December 11, 2021
2nd edition: Virtual l March 12, 2022
3rd edition: Physical l May 13, 2022
4th edition: Virtual l July 6, 2022
5th edition: Virtual l September 15 to September 19, 2022
6th Edition: Physical. October 10 to October 14, 2022
7th Edition: Virtual. November 10 to November 14, 2022
8th Edition: Hybrid. December 16 to December 18, 2022
9th Edition: Physical. January 18 to January 25, 2023
10th Edition: Physical. March 17 to March 19, 2023 Inaugural INTERNATIONAL EDITION l USA
11th Edition: Hybrid. May 27 to June 2, 2023
12th Edition: Hybrid. August 4 to August 7, 2023
13th Edition: Physical. September 15 to September 19, 2023. INTERNATIONAL EDITION l Austria
14th Edition: Physical. October 14 to October 17, 2023
15th Edition: Gala Physical Edition. December 15 to December 18, 2023
16th Edition: Hybrid. January 31 to February 3, 2024
17th Edition: Physical. March 27 to March 30, 2024

Few notable AWARDEES:
Nyra Banerjee l Indian Actress. Flora Saini l Indian Actress. Phoebe Kemi l Actress and Model based in NYC walked the 'Big-4' NYFW, Paris Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Milan Fashion week. Dorotea Saykaly l Multi-award winning dancer, choreographer and actress. Mekha Rajan l Indian Actress. Priyasha Bhardwaj l Indian Actress. Varsha Rajkhowa Miss Scuba International 2016. Jyoti Guptara, Published Author l Counted as '100 most important Swiss'. Pratham Khurana, director of 'Nauha', Official Selection at 75th Cannes Film Festival in La Cinef section

#BNHAF awards in the categories of film, media, entertainment and fashion.
Though health-care, hospitality, leisure, law, architecture, any other sector where a person has worked for societal significance can self-nominate themselves.

#BNHAF Showcase (Priced at US$ 5000) is an Exclusive Premier-Category for any film-maker or an artist to showcase their film, art or work:
1. Guaranteed Screening at #BNHAF Awards and Festival Gala Edition
2. 15-minutes Q&A session at #BNHAF Awards and Festival Gala Edition
3. Gift and Award from the jury and sponsors of #BNHAF Awards and Festival
4. Feature in One-On-One Awardee Edition video-showcase of 15-minutes split in two parts for the news-portal https;//www.bol-news.com
5. FREE non-exclusive representation at Marche du Film, Cannes Film Festival

Few Press Links Online:
https://www.indianfilmhistory.com/news-articles/awards-and-festival-that-celebrates-more-than-just-cinema

https://boxofficeworldwide.com/movies-latest-news/bnhaf-bol-news-hybrid-art-awards-festival-inaugural-edition-premieres-a-bouquet-of-cutting-edge-films/

https://localpostit.com/2023/01/19/grand-ceremony-of-9th-bnhaf-awards-festival/

https://www.indianfilmhistory.com/news-articles/bnhaf-awards-and-festival-goes-big-with-the-8th-edition-celebrating-excellence-1

https://9newsnetwork.in/3007

https://www.northeasttoday.in/2022/01/03/indias-ocean-ambassador-varsha-rajkhowa-adjudged-with-bnhaf-award-of-excellence/

Awards & Prizes

#BNHAF Awards in the category of Short, Feature-Film, TV and Webseries, Music Videos, Upcoming Talent and Influencers (Best Film, Best director, Best actor, actress, supporting actor, supporting actress, screenplay, documentary). If an edition finds no worthwhile entry in a category, there will be no awards in that category for that edition.

Awards and Prizes
1. All winners of the Gala Edition present in person, get gift from sponsors of the Gala Edition

2. Best Film of each edition gets FREE non-exclusive representation by Popcorn Flicks Film Services at Marche du Film, Cannes Film Festival.
(You have to email #BNHAF for the same)

3. Best Film of each edition gets FREE Screening at #BNHAF Awards and Festival Gala Edition

4. Best Film of each edition get one FREE Q&A session of around 15-minutes at one-on-one Awardee Edition conducted in virtual format

5. All award-winning films get e-Award certificate

6. All selected films get an e-participation certificate

Rules & Terms

Rules, Terms & Conditions: By using the #BNHAF Awards and Festival website https;//www.bol-news.com and submitting your entry, you unconditionally accept and agree to the Rules, Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy of #BNHAF Awards and Festival

1. If you want to submit the film directly to the festival, contact us on bnhafawards@gmail.com
2. If there is any NUDITY in the film, it must be blurred.
3. Selections will be made by #BNHAF Awards and Festival. Decision of #BNHAF regarding selection and awards will be absolute and final. Submitting your film does not guarantee festival acceptance or screening. Acceptance into the festival does not guarantee award or prize.
4. The Submission fees for the films, whether accepted or rejected, are not refundable.
5. #BNHAF editions are held in multiple modes. Please be sure before applying to #BNHAF about the mode the particular edition is being held. #BNHAF Awards and Festival is not responsible for mix-up or any confusion from/at your end. In such a case, submission fees is not refundable.
6. Films in any language other than English must be subtitled in English
7. FEE WAIVER:
Join the Facebook Group, ask 6-members of your team to follow on IG @tmahautsav and Twitter. Use hashtags #BNHAF #TKMU #BIBFW on social media once film is submitted.
8. Photographers who wish to put together their still images as montages are eligible for submission.
9. The physical venue might change to a bigger venue to accommodate all.
10. One-on-one Awardee Editions, conducted online and featured on https://www.bol-news.com are either in English or in Hindi.
11. In all matters decision of #BNHAF Awards and Festival will be absolute and final.
12. Force Majeur Clause: Due to an unforeseen outcome, #BNHAF Awards and Festival reserves the right to cancel, postpone or move the event to a digital platform if necessary. Any fee paid is non-refundable.

Screening material to be submitted for screening as specified below

1. Only .mp4 files accepted. Max file size 1 GB
2. Submit film through WeTransfer link sent by email
3. All films MUST BE 16:9, 4:3, or 1.9:1 aspect ratio
4. Target bitrate 12Mbps H.264 avc1 encoding max resolution 1920x1080 / 2048x1080 / 1600x1200
5. .jpg or .png Poster (Must be vertical portrait layout @ minimum 72DPI and 3x4 ratio)
6. Subtitles MUST BE burnt directly onto the film

#BNHAF GLOBAL ICON AWARD FAQ's

1. Guaranteed Screening of 3-minute film or 3-minute AV at #BNHAF Awards and Festival Gala Edition

Gala Edition screening is done at the yearly Gala Edition in Delhi-NCR, India, either in October / November or in December every year.

An awardee can join in-person or attend it online / virtually through zoom

2. 10-minutes Q&A session at #BNHAF Awards and Festival Gala Edition

Held live at the Gala Edition in Delhi-NCR, India if the awardee attends in-person.
If the awardee attends online / virtual, this 10-minutes Q&A is conducted on zoom. This pre-recorded zoom Q&A is then played at the Gala Edition.

3. Gift from the sponsors of #BNHAF Awards and Festival

Gift from sponsors is gifted if the awardee attends the Gala Edition in person.
If the awardee can’t make it to Gala Edition in person, the gift is given to a charity NGO working towards bettering life/conditions of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, India.

4. Medal of Honor from the jury of #BNHAF Awards and Festival

Medal of Honor is given to awardee in-person at the Gala Edition.
e-certificate of Medal of Honor is emailed if awardee can't attend Gala Edition.

5. Feature in One-On-One Awardee Edition Q&A video-showcase of 15-minutes split in two parts for the news-portal https;//www.bol-news.com

One-On-One Awardee Edition Q&A video-showcase of 15-minutes is scheduled with 30-days of the announcement of Global Icon Award.

6. FREE non-exclusive representation worldwide to find more work or network in the industry

Started the day a film / content / AV is submitted at #BNHAF Global Icon Award. #BNHAF gives awardees social-media links that are already public, to industry-people that want to get in touch with the awardee.
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  • Vittorio Caratozzolo

    Very exciting experience to receive a Jury Special Mention for our school work «Pestis Muliebris»! Thanks a lot for the generous hospitality and the excellent networking.

    April 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Vittorio, it was a pleasure to screen your film at #BNHAF to a very appreciative audience. Look forward for more films from you in future. Take very good care!

  • Mashood Qadri

    We are beyond humbled to receive the Best international short film award on – AB negative. Indeed Indo Bol-News Hybrid film festival has an extremely cordial staff. Excellent experience.

    March 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Mashood, it was a pleasure hosting you and making your wonderful film reach #BNHAF audiences. Look forward for more films from you in future. Take very good care!

  • Ramesh Bhandari

    Thank you so much BNHAF for the awards. One of the best Film Festival I ever seen.. Looking forward next one :-)

    December 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Ramesh! Big congratulations on winning big at the festival. Look forward to seeing you soon. All the best for your future films.

  • David Anderson

    Thank you so much for honoring our film The Chaotic Melody of Tina. This was a positive experience, and I hope to experience this with you again.

    September 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Welcome David! Thank you for choosing #BNHAF Awards and Festival for such an important statement you made with 'The Chaotic Melody of Tina'. I am happy that the film won multiple awards. I look forward to welcome you and your films to the festival soon! Thank you for your film.

  • Antonio Maria Castaldo

    It was a pleasure to participate in the festival with my film Giulia e il Capoposto, very good communication and preparation for the event.
    A festival like it is really a necessary one. Please keep working on generating this exquisite programming for the audiences. Grazie mille,
    Antonio

    September 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Antonio for the participation! Big congratulations to you and your film for winning big. Look forward to hosting you again in the future editions. Thank you for your kind review. All the best for your future films.