Beirut International Women Film Festival

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Beirut International Women Film Festival (BWFF) is an annual event organized in Beirut by Beirut Film Society, under the theme “Women for Leadership” highlighting the role of women as leaders in their societies; and gathering filmmakers and cinema lovers from all over the world. BWFF tackles issues such gender equality, sexual identity, domestic violence among others through the power of the lens and cinema which is the window to society and particularly women in this case.

BWFF, which comprises films about women and/or executed by women, aims to highlight the power of women in different life situations, the festival organizers believe in promoting a positive image of women struggling with dignity to make a change in their environment.

BWFF is a proud partner of the OSCARS Qualifying Beirut Shorts International Film Festival, and of the Lebanon Cinema Days.

BWFF offers financial cash awards for 5000 USD in Cash.

National Competition:
Best Lebanese Feature Fiction Film
Best Lebanese Feature Documentary Film
Best Lebanese Short Fiction Film
Best Lebanese Short Documentary Film
Best Lebanese Animated Film
Best Lebanese Experimental Film

International Competition:
Best Feature Fiction Film
Best Feature Documentary Film
Best Feature Animated Film
Best Short Fiction Film
Best Short Documentary Film
Best Short Animated Film
Best Short Experimental Film

Best Female Director
Best Female Cinematographer
Best Actress

BWFF took "Tanith" as its symbol, and the "Tanith of Beirut" as its prime award.
The Phoenician Goddess Tanith is the Symbol of the festival; "Tanith" is the Great Phoenician Goddess of Carthage, known through the ancient Mediterranean, and worshipped as a chief Deity. She is a Sky Goddess who ruled over the Sun, Stars, and Moon; and as a Mother Goddess She was invoked for fertility. The palm tree is Hers, as the desert version of the Tree of Life; and as symbolic of the life-force of the Earth the serpent is Hers as well, and her other symbols include the dove, grapes and the pomegranate (both symbolic of fruitfulness and fertility), the crescent moon, and the lion.

Rules and Regulations:

Filmmakers are invited to submit their original work to Beirut International Women Film Festival (BWFF) for the above listed categories and as per the assigned duration of each category.

1- FILMS PRODUCED AFTER JANUARY 1, 2025 ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SUBMISSION FOR THE COMING EDITION.

2- FOR INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILMS SUBMISSIONS, LEBANESE PREMIERE IS A MUST – FEATURE FILMS THAT WERE SCREENED PREVIOUSLY IN LEBANON WON’T BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

3- BWFF supports travel cost for filmmakers of selected international films to Lebanon during the festival days. (Conditions apply)

4- Submission fees are non refundable and non reimbursable under any circumstances; BWFF does not reimburse any submission fees for films who are not selected for the festival program, or who withdrew their submissions at any time.

5- BWFF retains the right to accept or decline any film, for whatever reason, without any explanation.

6- Applicants admit that they are authorized to submit the film, being the rights-holders or authorized representatives of the film.

7- BWFF receives exhibition copy in QuickTime 1080p HD 8 bit uncompressed or Apple ProRes file or equivalent via a downloadable link.

8- All non-English speaking films must have adequate English subtitles.

9- Screening fees must be declared prior to or upon submission. If a screening fee is only indicated after the official selection has been announced, the festival retains the right to revoke the film's acceptance.

10- Beirut International Women Film Festival (BWFF) holds the right to:
• Use the selected films for trailers and publicity usage
• Screen the winning films in other related events inside Lebanon, and recommend the winning films to other international film festivals that collaborate with BWFF after the approval of the filmmakers.

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Ghiwa Ghossoub

Grateful to have been part of a festival that creates space for art, creativity, and expression, especially in a world where expression often feels limited. Thank you, Beirut Women Film Festival, for celebrating voices that deserve to be heard.

May 2026

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Maria Maria

I’m very happy that I was part of this amazing festival and received a Special Jury Mention for my documentary Begin with Me - بعيونن. It’s a moment I will never forget in my life ❤️‍🩹

May 2026

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Laura Tofarides

It was wonderful that our short film Brain Space was selected and we were hugely honoured to receive the Best Animation award at the Beirut International Women Film Festival! I was unable to attend but communication from the festival was great and it looks like a fantastic event, I hope I can attend a future edition

May 2026

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Samah Kanaan

Happy to have been part of such a well-organized and empowering festival!

May 2026

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Charbel Kassab

Thank you so much for an incredible festival experience. I enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere and the professionalism of the passionate organizers. It was an honor to share my work alongside so many talented filmmakers.

May 2026

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Dates & Deadlines

April 30, 2026
Opening Date
May 25, 2026
Kick Off Submission
June 25, 2026
Earlier than an Early Bird
July 15, 2026
Early Bird Deadline
August 15, 2026
Active Submitter Deadline
September 15, 2026
Midway to the Festival
October 15, 2026
End of Summer Submissions
November 15, 2026
Regular Deadline
December 15, 2026
Late Deadline
January 15, 2027
Extended Submissions
February 15, 2027
Exceptional Submissions
February 20, 2027
Notification Date
April 18 – 23, 2027
Event Date

Categories & Fees

International Feature Fiction Film Competition
- Kick Off Submission
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Earlier than an Early Bird
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Early Bird Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Active Submitter Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Midway to the Festival
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- End of Summer Submissions
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Extended Submissions
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Exceptional Submissions
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
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International Feature Documentary Competition
- Kick Off Submission
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Earlier than an Early Bird
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Early Bird Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Active Submitter Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Midway to the Festival
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- End of Summer Submissions
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Extended Submissions
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Exceptional Submissions
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
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International Feature Animated Film Competition
- Kick Off Submission
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Earlier than an Early Bird
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Early Bird Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Active Submitter Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Midway to the Festival
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- End of Summer Submissions
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Extended Submissions
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Exceptional Submissions
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
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International Short Fiction Film Competition
- Kick Off Submission
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Earlier than an Early Bird
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Early Bird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Active Submitter Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Midway to the Festival
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- End of Summer Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Extended Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Exceptional Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
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International Short Documentary Competition
- Kick Off Submission
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Earlier than an Early Bird
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Early Bird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Active Submitter Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Midway to the Festival
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- End of Summer Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Extended Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Exceptional Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
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International Short Animated Film Competition
- Kick Off Submission
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Earlier than an Early Bird
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Early Bird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Active Submitter Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Midway to the Festival
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- End of Summer Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Extended Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Exceptional Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
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International Short Experimental Film Competition
- Kick Off Submission
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Earlier than an Early Bird
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Early Bird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Active Submitter Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Midway to the Festival
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- End of Summer Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Extended Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Exceptional Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
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Dance Film Competition
- Kick Off Submission
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Earlier than an Early Bird
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Early Bird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Active Submitter Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Midway to the Festival
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- End of Summer Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Extended Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Exceptional Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
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Web / New Media Content Competition
- Kick Off Submission
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Earlier than an Early Bird
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Early Bird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Active Submitter Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Midway to the Festival
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- End of Summer Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Extended Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Exceptional Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
Submit Now
Music Video Competition
- Kick Off Submission
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Earlier than an Early Bird
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Early Bird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Active Submitter Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Midway to the Festival
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- End of Summer Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Extended Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Exceptional Submissions
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
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Lebanese Feature Film Competition
All Genres: Fiction, Documentary, Animation, and Experimental
- Kick Off Submission
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $12
- Earlier than an Early Bird
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $12
- Early Bird Deadline
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $12
- Active Submitter Deadline
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $12
- Midway to the Festival
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $12
- End of Summer Submissions
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $12
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $12
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $12
- Extended Submissions
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $12
- Exceptional Submissions
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $12
Submit Now
Lebanese Short Fiction Film Competition
- Kick Off Submission
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Earlier than an Early Bird
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Early Bird Deadline
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Active Submitter Deadline
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Midway to the Festival
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- End of Summer Submissions
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Extended Submissions
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Exceptional Submissions
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
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Lebanese Short Documentary Film Competition
- Kick Off Submission
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Earlier than an Early Bird
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Early Bird Deadline
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Active Submitter Deadline
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Midway to the Festival
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- End of Summer Submissions
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Extended Submissions
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
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Lebanese Short Animation Film Competition
- Kick Off Submission
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Earlier than an Early Bird
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Early Bird Deadline
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Active Submitter Deadline
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Midway to the Festival
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- End of Summer Submissions
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Extended Submissions
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Exceptional Submissions
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
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Lebanese Short Experimental Film Competition
- Kick Off Submission
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Earlier than an Early Bird
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Early Bird Deadline
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Active Submitter Deadline
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Midway to the Festival
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- End of Summer Submissions
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Extended Submissions
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
- Exceptional Submissions
- Standard: $12
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $10
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