Festival

The Boston Independent Film Festival, now in its second year, is a platform where creativity meets opportunity. Orchestrated by our Level 4 and 5 film students in partnership with Savoy Cinemas, the festival showcases student films from Boston College and is opening up to submissions from across the country.

Our festival is more than just a screening event; it's an experience where students, educators, and film lovers come together to celebrate storytelling in filmmaking. It provides an opportunity for students to exhibit their films in a cinema setting, offering them exposure to a broader audience.

We welcome a variety of film genres, including but not limited to short films, documentaries, animation, and experimental works.

Awards & Prizes

TBD

Rules & Terms

We encourage filmmakers of all backgrounds and experience levels to submit their work and be a part of our vibrant community. Please carefully review the following rules before submitting your film:

Eligibility:

Film Length:
Short Films: Up to 20 minutes
Documentaries: Up to 60 minutes
Features: 61 minutes or longer
Animations: No restrictions
Production Status: Completed films only.
Premiere Status: All films accepted regardless of premiere status.
Genre: All genres accepted.
Geography: Open to international submissions.

Deadline: Early Bird deadline is 28/04/24. Regular deadline is 24/05/24.

Submission Fees:
FREE!

Submission Format: Online submission accepted through email or private link.
Screening Copy Format: DCP preferred. H.264 accepted.
Subtitling: English subtitles required for non-English language films.

Selection Process: All submissions are reviewed by professionals & teaching staff at Boston College.
Notification: All submitters will be notified of selection results by 01/06/24.
Filmmaker Attendance: Attendance at the festival is highly encouraged but not mandatory. Q&A sessions are possible for selected films.

Awards and Recognition:

TBD

Festival Conduct:

Respectful Behaviour: Adhere to a professional and respectful code of conduct throughout the festival. Harassment and discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
Copyright: Ensure you have obtained all necessary clearances for music, images, and other rights used in your film.
Technical Requirements: We provide screening equipment and basic technical support.

Additional Information:

Accessibility: We strive to make the festival accessible for all. Please contact us with any accessibility needs.
Sustainability: We are committed to minimizing our environmental impact. Learn more about our green initiatives on our website.
Publicity: Submit your press kit and promotional materials via our email.
Data Privacy: We respect your privacy. Review our data privacy policy on our website.
We look forward to receiving your film and sharing your story with the world!

For all inquiries and submissions, please contact: bostonindependentfilmfestival@gmail.com