BEIFF is a monthly live screening film festival with a yearly live screening mega event in the Cultural Capital of India scheduled for the monthly live screenings to take place at the end of each month at Kutchina Foundation at Kolkata City of Joy. The jury board of BEIFF will select more than 50 films on different categories that are officially selected and out of them at least one per category is awarded every month. Monthly winner films are automatically qualified for the Annual screening and nominated for the prestigious BETTER EARTH AWARD. The annual event will be a glamorous red-carpet premiere with press conferences and gala parties at Kolkata in the presence of international movie celebrities. Mission: BEIFF is a Progressive Film Movement to create a Space for upcoming filmmakers and celebration of cross-culture through international films.

Mission:-
Besides festival BEIFF’s mission is to provide an international platform for great cinema of worldwide filmmakers in a big way and to create a professional network of filmmakers, Film lovers and Film activists and Film Byers and different bodies of film marketing and promotions.

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Vision: BEIFF is a Progressive Film Movement to create a Space for upcoming film makers and celebration of cross culture through international films. Beside festival BEIFF mission is to providing an international platform for great cinema of worldwide film makers in a big way and to create a professional network of Film maker, Film lover and Film activist and Film Buyers and different bodies of film marketing and promotions.

Jury board of BEIFF will select more than 50 films on different categories are officially selected and out of them at least one per category is awarded on every month. Monthly winner films are automatically qualified for the Annual screening and nominated for the prestigious BETTER EARTH AWARD. The annual event will be a glamorous red-carpet premiere with press conferences and gala parties at Kolkata in the presence of international movie celebrities. Where the participants will have excellent opportunities to exchange their ideas, ideologies and cultural innuendoes. The winners will have a chance to meet with the audience and participate in Q&A after the screening.

Rules & Terms

Please read these Rules & Terms carefully before you submit your film

1. The monthly winners will be honored with winning certificate and laurel. The annual winners will be honored with winning certificate and laurel & prestigious BETTER EARTH AWARD trophy.
2. Film must be subtitled in English if language is other than English.
3. Year of production & accepted movie duration
4. The decision of the Jury will be final and can’t be challenged. • Entry submission as per rules & regulations.• Delegate registration to attend BEIFF at KOLKATA the city of Joy. All filmmakers must have registered as delegate to attend the festival. Hospitality charges are applicable for filmmakers & attendees, which include lunch, tea/coffee with cookies & master classes. • Festival movies screening & workshops followed by award ceremony in Kolkata.
7. BEIFF does not take any type financial commitment for the expense incurred on the correspondence by the participant. All Travel, Lodging & Boarding and other miscellaneous expenses will have to be borne by the participant himself for attending the festival. No request for the same will be entertained.
8. Once the film submitted can’t be withdrawn in any circumstances, however festival director reserve the rights to disqualify any film on certain grounds.
9. By submitting movie to BEIFF, filmmaker/producer takes the whole responsibility of copyright issues of music, script and other creative and technical aspects of film.
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  • Ignacio Loera

    I’m very thankful to the Better Earth International Film Festival for recognizing Return: Saving Turtles with a Monthly Outstanding Achievement Award in the Documentary category. It’s especially meaningful to receive this recognition from a festival that highlights environmental stories and global awareness. I truly appreciate the acknowledgment and the work you do to support films that focus on the planet.

    April 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Ignacio,
    Thanks a lot for your kind words. All the best for your future endeavors.

  • THE PREMIER MEDIA HOUSEA

    It is good to see that Our film Junglekanya ( Daughters of the Forest) has been one of the Winners. Indeed a great pleasure, participating and winning in one of the prestigious film festivals. Thanks a lot to Jury and Film Festivals Team. Santosh Panda, Director and Producer, Odisha, India

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Dear THE PREMIER MEDIA HOUSEA, Thanks a lot.

  • Michael Zani

    I had a great experience with this festival.
    Communication was clear, professional, and always timely, making the entire process smooth and enjoyable.

    The overall quality of the organization is high, and there is a genuine passion for environmental cinema.
    It is a festival that truly values filmmakers and creates meaningful networking opportunities.

    Winning at this festival has been a true honor and a meaningful recognition of my work.
    I am very grateful to have been part of it.

    I highly recommend this festival to filmmakers working on nature, ocean, and environmental stories.

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Michael, Thanks a lot for your kind words. We wish you all the best for your upcoming ventures.

  • Alex Brown

    I am incredibly honoured that my television script HIT ME and Teaser Trailer were selected as a winners by Better Earth International Film Festival. The entire experience has been inspiring, professional, and truly rewarding. It is clear that the festival team is passionate about supporting writers and filmmakers from around the world and providing a platform for bold, original storytelling.
    Thank you to all the Better Earth team for recognising my work and for creating such a welcoming and encouraging environment for creatives. Your dedication to celebrating international voices means a great deal, and I am deeply grateful for this recognition.
    I wish the festival continued success and very much look forward to submitting future projects.

    With sincere thanks and appreciation,
    Alex Brown

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Alex, Thanks a lot for your kind words.All the best for your upcoming ventures.

  • Chris Sutcliffe

    Thank you Better Earth for supporting the voices of the new generation, and for caring about their future. Your recognition with an Outstanding Achievement award is greatly appreciated.

    December 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks a lot Chris.