Boden International Film Festival showcasing Documentaries, Feature and Shorts films.

Our goal is to showcase films from around the world and Grant Awards to the best nominees at our yearly festival.

The Boden International Film Festival strongly believes to support independent movies from all over the world.

ANNUAL EVENT
The annual event of Boden International Film festival will be one week long, there will be films premieres at Bio and as well as at the various associations based in Boden Municipality.

Monthly winners will be screened at the annual event of Boden International Film festival at SAGA Biograf in Boden, and as a monthly winner, you will be welcome to attend our annual festival with the possibility of Q&A with our audience. 

Awards & Prizes

A Yesterday for a Tomorrow
Best First-Time Short Film
Best Director > Short Film
Goons, Guns and the Gumshoe
Best Feature Film
ESO NO RIMA
Web/TV Series
KUMVA - Which Comes from Silence
Best Feature Documentary
A Shocking Life
Best Animated Film
Overlooked
Best Short Film
SURVEILLANCE
Best Director > Feature Film

Rules & Terms

1) All film submissions to the Boden International Film Festival will be reviewed by a minimum of 3 members of our selection committee,

2) Foreign language films must contain English subtitles for consideration.

3) Swedish film does not need subtitles, but it's even better if it has English subtitling.

4) If selected, the Boden International Film Festival is not responsible for any damage to the print or media material en route or otherwise during the course of the festival's possession of the film.

5) If selected, the Boden International Film Festival has the authority to use stills, posters, titles, or any information from the submission materials for promotional purposes.

6) If selected, you will be guaranteed at least one screening of your film, however, the Boden International Film Festival has no obligation to provide a screening fee.

7) By submitting your film, you declare you have full authority to submit your film to the Boden Film Festival, and you have cleared all rights to use the music in the entered work.

8) Showtime and venue scheduling is at the discretion of the Boden International Film Festival and is subject to change without notice.

9) All filmmakers will be notified of acceptance status no later than April 10th, 2021.
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  • marinos kartikkis

    Very good festival. We are truly honored that our film DIVERSION has been awarded three awards, including Best Feature Film. Thank you and keep up the good work !!!

    February 2026
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  • Sampath Gunawardena

    We are truly honoured that Pantrum has been awarded Best Feature Film at the Boden International Film Festival.

    Pantrum unfolds through a non-linear narrative enriched with layers of symbolism and nuanced meaning. It was deeply rewarding to see the BIFF jury and team engage with the film’s artistic vision appreciating its experimental form and the subtle themes it explores. Their thoughtful interpretation and commitment to recognising independent, art-house cinema reflect a profound understanding of creative storytelling.

    We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the festival team for acknowledging Pantrum in such a meaningful and inspiring way.

    October 2025
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  • Osman Emre

    Son Hasat ve Kör Nokta projelerimize verdikleri değer ve katkılar için festival yönetimine ve ekibine teşekkür ederim.

    August 2025
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  • Jonathan Fink

    It was an incredible honor to have my film selected by Boden, and an even greater pleasure to see our lead actress recognized with the 'Best Actress Audience Award.' I wholeheartedly recommend this festival to filmmakers at any stage of their journey—whether just beginning, seasoned veterans, or anywhere in between. Once again, my deepest gratitude to everyone at the festival for their support and recognition.

    May 2025
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  • ranjit singh

    Great Festival...Thank you to the organizers!

    April 2025
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