Beirut Shorts International Film Festival

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Beirut Shorts - NDU International Film Festival is celebrated annually under its constant theme, “The Power of Youth.” As the theme reflects, the Mission of Beirut Shorts is to (a) promote young filmmakers by screening their films in front of a large audience base, and (b) promote their talents and artistic excellence.

BSIFF accepts both Lebanese and international short films in all mentioned categories: Fiction, Documentary, Animation, Experimental, Web & New Media; applicants may be graduating students or independent filmmakers.

The center where the Festival is held at NDU is a well-equipped, boasting state-of-the-art technology in sound and video. The center is formed of an opera house theater with a seating capacity of 650, an arena stage theater with a seating capacity of 400, and two halls for workshops and seminars. The festival audience includes professional filmmakers, film and audiovisual arts students, film lovers, general audience, in addition to international guests coming from different countries.

Beirut Shorts believes in providing equal opportunities for Lebanese and foreign participants “in a spirit of openness that embraces all cultures, regardless of race, gender, color, religion, or sect;” BSIFF “promotes diversity, respect for human dignity and rights, and concern for the common good.”

Presented by: Beirut Film Society
www.beirutfilmsociety.org

International Competition:
Best International Short Fiction
Best International Short Documentary
Best International Short Animation
Best International New Media

National Competition:
Best Student Short Fiction
Best Student Short Documentary
Best Student Short Animation
Best Independent Short Fiction
Best Independent Short Documentary
Best Independent Short Animation
Best Independent New Media

Ministry of Tourism Award: "Of Land, People, and Culture"
Emile Chahine Award for Cinematic Excellence
Audience Choice Award

Rules and Regulations:

1- LEBANESE PREMIERE IS A MUST – FILMS THAT WERE SCREENED PREVIOUSLY IN LEBANON WON’T BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION FOR THE OFFICIAL COMPETITION.

2- FILMS LESS THAN 50 MINUTES AND PRODUCED AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2021 ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SUBMISSION.

3- BSIFF offers logistic support for directors of selected international films in case they want to travel to Lebanon to participate in the festival screenings and activities. (Conditions apply)

4- Submission fees are non refundable and non reimbursable under any circumstances; BSIFF 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- BSIFF 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- BSIFF receives exhibition copy in QuickTime 1080p HD 8 bit uncompressed or Apple ProRes file or equivalent via a downloadable link.

8- All films must have adequate English subtitles.

9- Upon the announcement of the festival selection, films are not allowed to withdraw from the festival under any circumstances, any withdrawal should be declared prior to the public disclosure of the selection, and at least 4 weeks before the festival dates.

10- 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.

11- Beirut Shorts International Film Festival (BSIFF) 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 BSIFF after the approval of the filmmakers.

Overall Rating

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Elaheh Godarzi

Beirut festival was very great and unique, we were proud to participate in this festival, we are grateful to all dear friends who worked hard to organize the festival.

December 2023

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PAULINE NAWWAR

Beirut Shorts Film Festival was even better than I expected! The team did a great job planning everything smoothly. The festival was big and had a mix of films for everyone.The selection was impressive, offering a variety of genres and emotions. the whole experience was magical.
Thumbs up!

December 2023

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Shirley Khoury

Amazing screening with different programs, diverse films, colorful/hospitable people, and amazing vibes overall.
Everything you'd want for a film festival is here, and I can't wait to attend again next year.

November 2023

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Shadi Rabahi

Beirut Shorts is one of the best Festivals in Lebanon, placing high value on each short film, from student films to internationally acclaimed films.

The team is lovely, from the organizers to the volunteers, everyone shares the same passion and professionalism.

Thank you Beirut Shorts for this enriching event, filled with talks, seminars, and great films.

November 2023

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Jihad Saade

A place where one can discover each year emerging filmmakers in Lebanon.

December 2023

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Dates & Deadlines

November 21, 2023
Opening Date
December 15, 2023
New Year Submissions
January 19, 2024
Earlier than an Earlybird
February 19, 2024
Earlybird Deadline
March 18, 2024
Spring Submissions
April 19, 2024
Active Submitter
May 20, 2024
Midway to the Festival Deadline
June 20, 2024
Summer Submissions
July 19, 2024
Regular Deadline
August 19, 2024
Late Deadline
September 20, 2024
Extended Deadline
October 4, 2024
Notification Date
November 19 – 23, 2024
Event Date

Categories & Fees

International Short Fiction Film Category
- New Year Submissions
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Earlier than an Earlybird
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Spring Submissions
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Active Submitter
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Midway to the Festival Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Summer Submissions
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
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International Short Documentary Category
- New Year Submissions
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Earlier than an Earlybird
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Spring Submissions
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Active Submitter
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Midway to the Festival Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Summer Submissions
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
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International Short Animation Category
- New Year Submissions
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Earlier than an Earlybird
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Spring Submissions
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Active Submitter
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Midway to the Festival Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Summer Submissions
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
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International Short Experimental Category
- New Year Submissions
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Earlier than an Earlybird
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Spring Submissions
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Active Submitter
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Midway to the Festival Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Summer Submissions
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
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International Short Web / New Media Category
- New Year Submissions
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Earlier than an Earlybird
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Spring Submissions
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Active Submitter
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Midway to the Festival Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Summer Submissions
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
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Lebanese Short Fiction Film Category
- New Year Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Earlier than an Earlybird
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Spring Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Active Submitter
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Midway to the Festival Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Summer Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
Submit Now
Lebanese Short Documentary Category
- New Year Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Earlier than an Earlybird
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Spring Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Active Submitter
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Midway to the Festival Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Summer Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
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Lebanese Short Animation Category
- New Year Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Earlier than an Earlybird
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Spring Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Active Submitter
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Midway to the Festival Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Summer Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
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Lebanese Short Experimental Category
- New Year Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Earlier than an Earlybird
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Spring Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Active Submitter
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Midway to the Festival Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Summer Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
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Lebanese Short Web / New Media Category
- New Year Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Earlier than an Earlybird
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Spring Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Active Submitter
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Midway to the Festival Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Summer Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
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Of Land People and Culture Category (Lebanese Films Only)
- New Year Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Earlier than an Earlybird
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Spring Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Active Submitter
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Midway to the Festival Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Summer Submissions
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Student: $7
- Gold Members: $7
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Seeds Special Category
Special program, not open to regular submissions. For those who are still students.
- New Year Submissions
- Standard: $5
- Gold Members: $4
- Earlier than an Earlybird
- Standard: $5
- Gold Members: $4
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $5
- Gold Members: $4
- Spring Submissions
- Standard: $5
- Gold Members: $4
- Active Submitter
- Standard: $5
- Gold Members: $4
- Midway to the Festival Deadline
- Standard: $5
- Gold Members: $4
- Summer Submissions
- Standard: $5
- Gold Members: $4
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $5
- Gold Members: $4
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $5
- Gold Members: $4
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $5
- Gold Members: $4
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