Bratislava international film awards is international film festival that demonstrate excellence in the art of filmmaking.

Our mission is to push the boundaries, bring a unique artistic and cinematic experience from around the world.

We will welcome the best filmmakers from around the world to showcase their work on stunning cinema screens that will provide the perfect platform to see the films how they are meant to be seen.

Our goal is to present all the winners and nominated films in cinemas in Central Europe.

In addition to screenings, discussions are also planned to be organized in shorter periods.

In cooperation we have several local companies or studios.

We plan screenings where the spectators themselves become evaluators.

We appreciate every artist / creator who sends us their work. All works are changed and evaluated by a jury. Each season, the best works are awarded a diploma. Each winner is entitled to a trophy.

Main Categories

Best Feature film
Best Short Film Video
Best Music Video
Best Feature Documentary
Best Action Short Film
Best Experimental film
Best Art Short Film
Best Drama Short Film
Best Student Short Film

Subcategories

Best Animation Short Film
Best Comedy Short Film
Best LGBT Short Film
Best Horror Short Film
Best VFX Short Film
Best Enviromental Short Film
Best Fantasy Short Film
Best Documentary Short Film
Best Mobile Short Film
Best Low Budget Short
Best Dance Short film
Best Black&White Short Film
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Production
Best Sound Design
Best Make Up
Best Teaser
Best Poster
Best Trailer

- We accept films of all genres.

- All films that are not in English must have English language subtitles.

- No fee waiver. All entry fees are non-refundable. We do not reply to these emails !!!!!

- Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted. A separate submission and a separate entry fee must accompany each entry.

- All the winners of each category will receive an award certificate by e-mail.

- Winners will be announced each month on the "Notification Day".

-Proof of Student Status is required for entry to the Student category.

- The festival authorities will have the right to retain copies of each film and the material send as part of our festival library & can be screened in for, promotion, awareness & commercial purposes.

- Videos that are submitted must be the entrant’s original work and shall not infringe on any copyrights or any other rights of any third Parties.

-Bratislava international film awards organizers reserve rights change, cancel or re-schedule the dates, venue, awards & categories without consent or information to contestants.

-The organizers reserve the right not to award any or all of the prizes.

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  • MrPatrikPass pass

    On the animated music video Vilma, produced by PARA, I collaborated with two talented animators, Katka Jelínková and Viktória Zimmermannová. The financial resources of Slovak bands are often limited, so labor-intensive animated videos are usually born out of a love for the band or for the craft of animation itself.

    This makes every award for your work count even more. That is why we are so thrilled about our success at the Bratislava International Film Awards; we are grateful that such a festival exists and supports filmmaking. For young creators especially, it is vital to know that their work has meaning. Thank you.

    March 2026
  • Thank you for the award for first place for Best Horror. It was an incredibly pleasant festival with an excellent atmosphere. A wonderful community of people who love film came together there. I’m looking forward to the next edition.

    February 2026
  • Eliška Belejová

    Wonderful experience. Very sweet and cozy venue. Had an amazing evening and Q&A session. We'll definitely be attending again 🫶🏻

    February 2026
  • Chris Stifel

    Appreciate the recognition of my film LANA DEE.
    Great communication except for the fact that I couldn’t find out if they were going to screen my film live since it was an award winner like their website stated. Was hoping to attend but little clarity was offered on the process and status of screening my film live for it to be judged by my peers. Other than that, it was a wonderful experience.

    February 2026
  • Michal Pazderka

    Perfect communication, nice people and organization:)

    February 2026