Bratislava international film awards (BIFA) 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.

The exact date (2024) will be published on this page on our social networks.

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 Screenplay

Subcategories

Best Animation Short Film
Best Comedy Short Film
Best Drama 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 Student Short Film
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.

Overall Rating
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  • Roberto Strazzarino

    I would like to thank Bratislava International Film Awards for this award. It is a great honor for me knowing that my film PENTACLUB (The Club of Five) won as Best Short Film and Best Cinematography. Unfortunately I was not informed by BIFA when the live screening took place so I couldn't participate. Due to this communication failure, they have offered me to screen my movie again at the next live screening in 2024. Thank you.

    January 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for the message, first of all we are sorry that the communication between us failed. Your email was lost among others that we did not notice..
    We sent you an email with an explanation and all the information about the live screening.

  • Alberto Scisco

    Very good communication and good selection!

    October 2023
  • Daniele De Muro

    Honoured to have my short film"Horizon" at this beautiful Festival. I hope to submit a new project next year.

    October 2023
  • Manvel Saribekyan

    You are one of the best film festivals we have taken part in.

    Our team would like to thank you for the excellent organization of the festival, as well as all the members of the jury, thanks to whose decision our film "The American Good Samaritans" won an award.

    Good luck, Bratislava International Film Awards!

    September 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Manvel, we appreciate it, we wish you a lot of happiness and many more successes in the world .

  • Yikai Gao

    Although I was not present, I was honored to receive the award for Best Editing - my first award as an editor, which was very impressive!

    September 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Yikai, we keep our fingers crossed for further successes and wish you a lot of luck