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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  • Kimber leigh

    This was such a wonderful experience, especially because of the genre of the film festival. I think it’s so important to create awareness and this festival does that it’s been a wonderful experience and I suggest you enter today.!

    June 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Kimber, Thanks a lot.

  • Colin E. Davis

    We really, really appreciate you honoring and awarding our film Melissa Mari: Musical Alchemist of Stage and Psyche! Thank you so much!

    June 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Colin, Many thanks.

  • Sergey Strakhov

    This is one of the best festivals I know. If it was of practical importance and helped to find a producer for the film, then it would be priceless.

    June 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Sergey, Thank you so much.

  • Rain Story

    Thank you, BEIFF, for choosing "The Adventures of Willow & Oliver" for Best Feature Script for June 2026! I am beyond thrilled and hope that you continue this incredible festival for years to come. The fact that you focus on environmental awareness and concerns is a huge plus for the planet! Thank you!

    June 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Rain Story, Thank you so much for your kind words.

  • 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.