Bobritsa village (Ukraine) film festival embraces features, short films, documentaries, animations and student works either with plots taking place in small towns, villages and any other type of small communities (like clubs, festivals, even families etc) worldwide (including outer space) or mostly shot in such locations.

But, please, do not self-limit yourself and feel free to submit your film if you would like to join Bobritsa film community!

For each category we especially welcome films shot using smart phones, drones and other gadgets along with conventional professional approach.

The program includes opening ceremony, film screenings and award ceremony.

Awards & Prizes

Bobritsa Best Feature Film 2025

Bobritsa Best Short Film 2025

Bobritsa Best Documentary 2025

Bobritsa Best Animation 2025

Bobritsa Best Student Film 2025

Bobritsa Viewers Award 2025

Cash prize in each category

Rules & Terms

- Films must have been completed after January 1, 2024.

- BFF will not consider previously submitted films.

- BFF presents all films in their original language. English subtitles are required for all films produced in any other language except English, Ukrainian and Russian. For the public live screening at the Festival films might need Ukrainian subtitles (depends on upcoming government regulations). Films in Ukrainian language may be accepted without subtitles.

- BFF does not accept works in progress.

- All films under 40 minutes are considered short films.

- For programming consideration, the festival only accepts online screeners (FilmFreeway or Vimeo via FilmFreeway). WE DO NOT ACCEPT DVD SUBMISSIONS.

- After submitting, please check your FilmFreeway account to make sure that your submission meets our requirements and is 'In Consideration'. It is your responsibility to make sure all requirements are met and necessary information is given.

- Filmmakers are responsible for the shipment of the exhibition copy to BFF. BFF will cover outbound shipping only.

- BFF reserves the right to use images from films selected in Festival marketing purposes (web; print media, and television).

- By agreeing to these terms, you warrant that you have read, understood, and agreed to the regulations of the Bobritsa International Film Festival and that, to the best of your knowledge, the information that you have supplied is correct.
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  • Adamov Vadym

    The festival does not seems to exist

    March 2025
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  • Bryce Iwaschuk

    It was so wonderful getting to screen our film at Borbrista Film Festival. They absolutely go above and beyond to make the presentation special and a wonderful experience, for the festival attendee and the film makers. Getting to see our film selected for Borbrista made us feel special and confirmed why we went through the extraordinary efforts to make War Tails. Their communication was fantastic and made it easier for the first time documentary maker easy to understand.

    November 2024
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  • GITTOES FILMS

    We were so happy that we were in Kyiv and able to attend this wonderful festival!! Our admiration for the courage and strength of the Ukraine people to keep their culture and the arts alive against all odds was exceeded. I recommend every filmmaker around the world to submit their film to Bobritsa Film Festival and fully support the arts of Ukraine! (and yes, the trophy is so cute and another indication of the love the Ukrainians have for their wildlife and nature) Slava Ukraini !!

    November 2024
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  • Jerome Amimer

    It is a joy and an honor to be selected in your festival and in your beautiful country, Ukraine, which we think very much of! Thanks to you, the genius Parajanov was back home in the year of his centenary!

    Thanks a lot,

    Best regards,

    Jérome

    November 2024
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  • Sayantan Choudhury

    Thanks a lot for the recognition for Rukhsana

    November 2024
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