Founded in 1987, the Braunschweig International Film Festival is the oldest festival in Lower Saxony, Germany. Started by a handful of cinema enthusiasts it has developed into an audience festival for 27,500 visitors. Around 280 film industry professionals – directors, actors/actresses, producers, film critics – attend the festival to see about 250 full-length and short films on eight screens. The festival awards ten awards and a prize money of €67.000 in total.

PROGRAMME
In addition to new European cinema, the festival focuses mainly on supporting up-and-coming talents. International premieres, cinéma d’auteurs, film concerts, retrospectives round off the festival's profile, giving the audience and the press ample scope for new discoveries.

BraunschweigIFF devotes itself to a long neglected aspect of cinema history and culture: the close relationship between film and music. In cooperation with the Braunschweig State Orchestra, one of the oldest orchestras of the world, BIFF opens its festival week each year with a festiva film concerts.

DIE EUROPA - Lifetime Achievement Award for an European actor/actress (EUR 25.000€)

DER HEINRICH - Audience Award within the Main Competition (EUR 10.000 shared between director & German distributor)

VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES FILM AWARD - Jury Award within the Main Competition (EUR 10.000 for the director)

TILDA - Jury Award for an up-and-coming female director (EUR 6.000 for the director)

KINEMA - Jury Award, German-French Youth Award (EUR 2.500 for the director)

GREEN HORIZONS AWARD - Jury Award for the best feature film on sustainability (EUR 2.500 for the director)

HEIMSPIEL PREIS - Jury Award for the best feature film with a regional reference (EUR 2.500 for the person who creates the regional connection)

Rules & Regulations 2023

The following is a full listing of all rules and regulations governing the submission of a film to the 37th Braunschweig International Film Festival, organized by the non-profit association Internationales Filmfest Braunschweig e.V. (hereafter called »the festival«), which apply to the individual awards-series and sections.

The person submitting the film (hereafter called the »submitter«) acknowledges that he:she has obtained consent from any and all owners, creators, writers, producers and/or other authorized representatives of the film and understands that by submitting the film to the festival he or she confirms that he or she has read and agreed to all rules and regulations set forth below.

The 37th Braunschweig International Film Festival will take place exclusively in venues in Braunschweig from November, 6th to 12th, 2023.

I. General Rules & Regulations

§ 1 Runtime and genre
For short films a runtime of less than 15 minutes and for all feature films a running time of at least 70 minutes is required. Submission is open to all film genres and no limitations are set on content.
Excluded from this rule are films with a regional connection (Heimspiel): feature films of at least 50 minutes are eligible and short and medium-length films of up to 49 minutes. In addition to that feature films dealing with sustainability/environmental topics are accepted with a minimum runtime of 50 minutes.

§ 2 General requirements
Submitted can be films for the cinema produced that were completed after the 1st of January 2022. The film must not have been theatrically released, broadcasted on television in Germany or be available to purchase as DVD or Blu-ray or stream before the festival dates. Premieres (world /German-festival premieres) and productions out of 2023 will be first choice.
If the films language is not German, German or English subtitles are required.

§ 3 Submission
Submissions are either possible via the festival’s database “Eventival” or via the external submission platform “FilmFreeway” (FFW). Submissions via Eventival (https://vp.eventival.com/biff/37) are preferred and cheaper than via FFW due to no additional administration costs.
To finalize the film submission the submitter must ensure that the festival has received both a completely filled-in online entry form as well as a valid screener and the submission fee. The submitter receives a confirmation email after submitting a film.

§ 4 Screener
The submitter provides the festival with an online screener at the time of film submission. This online screener must be either password protected or an unlisted link. Files to download are not accepted. Publicly available film links are excluded from the selection for the 37th Braunschweig International Film Festival. The festival may hand the screeners to a third party for organizational or programming reasons (e.g. moderations). By submitting the film, the submitter permits the festival to do so. The online screener must be available till the end of the selection process. The lifetime of passwords must be guaranteed till Septemper, 1st 2023. In case the festival selects the film for its programme, the access to the screener has to be guaranteed till the end of the festival.

§ 5 Language, subtitling
Films that are not originally in German language, must be subtitled at least in English. The festival may produce German subtitles for projection copies at the festival‘s expense, especially in the case of films selected for the Main Competition. For this purpose the festival has the permission to copy the film file and to add subtitles.
The submitter is not entitled to receive the copy. However, both parties may negotiate the hand over. If neither the submitter nor any of the distribution right‘s owners voice an interest in obtaining the copy until two weeks after the festival the copy will be destroyed.

§ 6 Exhibition format
The festival accepts digital video (DCP, ProRes, Blu-ray disc). However, DCP as well as ProRes is preferred.

§ 7 Projection copy
The film‘s projection copy must arrive in Braunschweig by 4th of October 2023 and will remain in Braunschweig until the end of the festival (Nov, 12th 2023). The festival is obligated by its sponsors to act economical and eco-friendly, therefore a download of the film file is preferred. Alternatively, a hard drive of the film can be sent. In this case, the festival bears the transport costs for one route (collection or shipping). The projection copy‘s transport to Braunschweig occurs at the submitter‘s own risk. The projection copy is insured at the copy‘s value while in Braunschweig as well as for the return transport after the festival. Damage claims must be submitted no later than 14 days after return. In case of damage the material costs for the copy will be refunded after presentation of the bill and at the value in the land of origin. A refund based on non-material value is excluded.

§ 8 Additional material
The submitter will provide the festival with sufficient PR material (film stills, posters, press kit etc.). The transport cost for advertising and press material is assumed by the contributor.

§ 9 Participation notification
The festival will inform all submitters latest by October 6th, 2023 about the film’s selection status. This could be either an invitation for the Official Selection, a rejection letter or a consideration for a later selection decision. The festival advises all submitters not to contact the festival organizers in order to receive information on the selection status. The submitters will be informed by email. Please refrain from making enquiries by telephone or e-mail.

§ 10 Submission Fees & Deadlines
Due to rising numbers in submissions the festival raises submission fees to cover administrative costs as follows below. The festival grants no refunds under any circumstances (e.g. festival cancellation due to force majeure). Prices only apply for the festival’s own submission service “Eventival”. When submitting via FilmFreeway, additional costs are incurred on the part of the submission platform. Deadlines can differ due to time zones.

a) feature films

Early Bird: April, 24th 06:00pm (CET) until May, 2nd 2023, 11:59pm (CET) = 25,00 €
Regular: May, 3rd 00:00am (CET) until June, 30th 2023, 11:59pm (CET) = 30,00 €
Final Call: July, 1st 00:00am (CET) until July, 27th 2023, 11:59pm (CET) = 40,00 €

b) short films

Early Bird: April, 24th 06:00pm (CET) until May, 2nd 2023, 11:59pm (CET) = 10,00 €
Regular: May, 3rd 00:00am (CET) until May, 31st 2023, 11:59pm (CET) = 15,00 €
Final Call: June, 1st 00:00am (CET) until June, 20th 2023, 11:59pm (CET) = 25,00 €

§ 11 Validity
The regulations are valid exclusively for the 37th Braunschweig International Film Festival. The festival may decide solely upon any case not included within the stated rules and regulations. Films participating in any competition have no legal claim to win nor to be screened during the festival. Legal recourse is precluded.

§ 12 Data protection and privacy
The festival attaches great importance to the protection of personal data and commits itself to compliance with the legal requirements related to data protection. In order to submit a film it is necessary to collect, store and use personal information, of which you were hereby informed.
Customer data are all personal and contact information which you supply voluntarily. Your contact information is: your first & family name, address, activities/work, telephone and email address. You can at any time inform International Filmfest Braunschweig e.V., Neue Straße 8, 38100 Braunschweig of your decision to revoke the consent to store and use your personal data with effect for the future.

Contact
Braunschweig International Film Festival
SUBMISSION
Neue Straße 8
38100 Braunschweig
Germany

tel +49 (0) 531 - 702 202-0
submission@filmfest-braunschweig.de

II. Submissions
A. Feature Film

§ 1 General Information
Each feature-length film is submitted as a general feature-length film. The festival selection committee assigns the films to the film sections on the basis of quality, content and form, but also on the basis of the information given at the time of submission. Nominations for competitions are also made by the selection committee. The submission of a film does not require festival participation; the selection committee also decides on this.

General feature film submission is open to all films with a minimum runtime of 70 minutes. There are no limitations on content or genre. Open to documentaries. The film must not have been theatrically released, broadcasted on television in Germany or be available to purchase as DVD, Blu-ray or stream before the festival dates. German-festival or world premieres and films from the year 2023 will be first choice. Depending on the origin, language and content the festival will assign film submissions to the festival’s sections.

Feature-length films of 50 minutes or more are only permitted if
• the film addresses the issue of sustainability (see GREEN HORIZONS AWARD, III., E)
• there is a regional connection to the film/film team (see HEIMSPIEL AWARD, III., F)

§ 2 Awards
The festival awards the following prizes, among others (see also III.):

(1) „Der Heinrich“ (Audience Award) & „Volkswagen Financial Services Filmpreis“ (Jury Award) within the Main Competition (see III., A. + B.)
Nominated are first and second feature films of European origin. The director must live and work in Europe or the film must be produced in Europe. The minimum runtime is 70 minutes. There are no limitations on content or genre. However, documentaries are excluded from participation. The film must not have been theatrically released, broadcasted on television, available to purchase as DVD/Blu-ray or stream in Germany. German-festival or world premieres and films from the year 2023 will be first choice.

(2) Die TILDA (Jury Award) (see III., C.)
Nominated are international first, second or third feature films by female directors. The minimum runtime is 70 minutes. There are no limitations on content or genre. The film must not have been theatrically released, broadcasted on television, available to purchase as DVD/Blu-ray or stream in Germany. German-festival or world premieres and films from the year 2023 will be first choice.

(3) Competition for the German-French Youth Award KINEMA (Jury Award) (see III., D.)
Nominated are first and second feature films, which have been produced for theatrical distribution (no TV productions) in either French or German language. The minimum runtime is 70 minutes. There are no limitations on content or genre. However, documentaries are excluded from participation. The film must not have been theatrically released, broadcasted on television, available to purchase as DVD/Blu-ray or stream in Germany. German-festival or world premieres and films from the year 2023 will be first choice.

(4) Green Horizons Award (Jury Award) (see III., E.)
Nominated are international feature-length documentary films which deal with issues of sustainability, ecology, environment, nature conservation. The minimum runtime is 50 minutes. The film must not have been theatrically released, broadcasted on television, available to purchase as DVD/Blu-ray or stream in Germany. German-festival or world premieres and films from the year 2023 will be first choice.

(5) Heimspiel Award (Jury Award) (see III., F.)
Nominated are feature films with a regional connection to Braunschweig and its region. The minimum runtime is 50 minutes. There are no limitations on content or genre. Open to documentaries. The film must not have been theatrically released, broadcasted on television, available to purchase as DVD/Blu-ray or stream in Germany. German-festival or world premieres and films from the year 2023 will be first choice.
To fulfil the regional reference, the film must have at least one of the following characteristics:
• Filmmaker is originally from the Braunschweig region
• Filmmaker graduated from universities in the Braunschweig region
• Film was created in the region
• Film was shot in/at locations in the Braunschweig region
• Film refers to the Braunschweig region or some historical event, person or place connected to it.

The artistic department reserves the right to amend the number as well as the conditions of awards according to agreements with partners, sponsors, and patrons. The selection and participation of a film in the current festival edition does not instantly entail the nomination for any or all the awards mentioned above.

B. Short Film

§ 1 General Information
Films are submitted with the mention of genres/themes. The artistic department reserves the right to assign submitted films together into short film programmes within the festival curation as well as to not select submitted films for the festival.

General short film submission is open to all short films with a maximum runtime of 15 minutes. There are no limitations on content or genre. The film must not have been theatrically released, broadcasted on television in Germany or be available to purchase as DVD, Blu-ray or stream before the festival dates. German-festival or world premieres and films from the year 2023 will be first choice.
Short & medium-length films with a maximum runtime of 49 minutes are only eligible when there is a regional connection to the film/film team.
To fulfil the regional reference, the film must have at least one of the following characteristics:
• Filmmaker is originally from the Braunschweig region
• Filmmaker graduated from universities in the Braunschweig region
• Film was created in the region
• Film was shot in/at locations in the Braunschweig region
• Film refers to the Braunschweig region or some historical event, person or place connected to it.

The festival will decide on exceptions. There are no limitations on production country, language content or genre. German-festival or world premieres and films from the year 2023 will be first choice.

III. The Awards
A. Audience Award DER HEINRICH within the Main
Competition

§ 1 The Award
The festival organizes the Main Competition and awards the Audience Award DER HEINRICH. A price of EUR 10,000 is awarded as result of the audience vote. The price is equally divided between the director and the German distributor or production company/world sales company on condition that the winning film at the time of the award has not been distributed in Germany and that the German distribution rights will not be sold in the foreseeable future. However, the prize money share for the production company/world distributor requires measures to promote the film on the German cinema market (market screenings, advertising measures) with the aim of finding a German distributor for the film.
The prize money for distribution is bound to distribution measures for the German market. The prize money for the director is paid less the foreigner tax (“Ausländersteuer” see § 49 EStG) applicable in Germany in case the winner lives outside of Germany.

§ 2 Participation and Nomination
Nominated are first and second feature films of European origin. The director must live and work in Europe or the film must be produced in Europe. The minimum running time is 70 minutes. There are no limitations on content or genre. However, documentaries are excluded from participation. The film must not have been theatrically released, broadcasted on television, available to purchase as DVD/Blu-ray or stream in Germany. German-festival or world premieres and films from the year 2023 will be first choice.

§ 3 Film Selection
The festival will form a selection committee, which will nominate up to 10 artistically outstanding films for the Main Competition.

§ 4 Presentation and Presence of Film Team
All films taking part in the Main Competition will be shown thrice. Further screenings out of competition are possible (screening of the winner film). The festival reserves the right to repeat the winning film. Every competition film must be introduced by at least one member of the film team (director, main cast or producer). The presence of the guests is also expected at the award ceremony. Travel and hotel costs will be assumed in the usual manner by the festival. All bookings will be effectuated by the festival.

§ 5 Determination of the winner film
The audience determines the winning film by ballots immediately after the screening in cinema. Only the first two screenings are for audience voting, the third screening runs out of competition.

§ 6 Waiver of Film Rental
Rental costs will not be paid for any selected competition film. The festival, however, assumes all expenses related to the realization of the competition, including guest invitation, guest travelling and accommodation expenses.

§ 7 Language, subtitling
Films that are not originally in German language, have to be subtitled in English at least. The festival may produce German subtitles for projection copies at the festival‘s expense. In order to produce the subtitled copy for the festival screening the festival has the permission to copy the film file and to add subtitles. The submitter grants the festival access to an unencrypted film copy (DCP). In the case of an encrypted DCP, a (D)KDM is provided free of charge. The submitter is not entitled to receive the copy. However, both parties may negotiate the hand over. If neither the submitter nor any of the distribution right‘s owners voice an interest in obtaining the copy until two weeks after the festival the copy will be destroyed.

B. Jury Award VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES FILM AWARD within the Main Competition

§ 1 The Award
The festival organizes the Main Competition and awards the Jury Award VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES FILM AWARD. The director receives a price of EUR 10,000. The prize money for the director is paid less the foreigner tax (“Ausländersteuer” see § 49 EStG) applicable in Germany in case the winner lives outside of Germany.

§ 2 Participation and Nomination
Nominated are first and second feature films of European origin. The director must live and work in Europe or the film must be produced in Europe. The minimum running time is 70 minutes. There are no limitations on content or genre. However, documentaries are excluded from participation. The film must not have been theatrically released, broadcasted on television, available to purchase as DVD/Blu-ray or stream in Germany. German-festival or world premieres and films from the year 2023 will be first choice.

§3 Film Selection
The festival will form a selection committee, which will nominate up to 10 films for the competition.

§ 4 Presentation and Presence of Film Team
All films taking part in the competition will be shown trice. Further screenings out of competition are possible. The festival reserves the right to repeat the winning film. Every competition film has to be introduced by at least one member of the film team (director, main cast or producer). The presence of the guests is also expected at the award ceremony. Travel and hotel costs will be assumed in the usual manner by the festival. All bookings will be effectuated by the festival.

§ 5 Determination of the winner film
The winning film will be decided by the jury. An independent jury is appointed by the festival.

§ 6 Waiver of Film Rental
Rental costs will not be paid for any selected competition film. The festival, however, assumes all expenses related to the realization of the competition, including guest invitation, guest travelling and accommodation expenses.

§ 7 Language, subtitling
Films that are not originally in German language, have to be subtitled in English at least. The festival may produce German subtitles for projection copies at the festival‘s expense. In order to produce the subtitled copy for the festival screening the festival has the permission to copy the film file and to add subtitles.
The submitter grants the festival access to an unencrypted film copy (DCP). In the case of an encrypted DCP, a (D)KDM is provided free of charge. The submitter is not entitled to receive the copy. However, both parties may negotiate the hand over. If neither the submitter nor any of the distribution right‘s owners voice an interest in obtaining the copy until two weeks after the festival the copy will be destroyed.

C. Jury Award DIE TILDA

§ 1 The Award
The festival organizes the competition and awards the film award »DIE TILDA« to the best film by a female up-and-coming director. The prize money of EUR 6,000 is awarded as result of the jury decision. The prize money for the director is paid less the foreigner tax (“Ausländersteuer” see § 49 EStG) applicable in Germany in case the winner lives outside of Germany.

§ 2 Participation and Nomination
Nominated are international first, second or third feature films by female directors. The minimum runtime is 70 minutes. There are no limitations on content or genre. The film must not have been theatrically released, broadcasted on television, available to purchase as DVD/Blu-ray or stream in Germany. German-festival or world premieres and films from the year 2023 will be first choice.

§ 3 Film Selection
The festival will form a selection committee, which will nominate up to 8 female directors which are selected with their first, second or third feature film in the official festival programme.

§ 5 Determination of the winner film
The winning film will be decided by the jury. An independent jury is appointed by the festival.

§ 6 Waiver of Film Rental
Rental costs will not be paid for any selected competition film. The festival, however, assumes all expenses related to the realization of the competition, including guest invitation and guest travelling and lodging expenses.

D. Jury Award KINEMA (German-French Youth Award)

§ 1 The Award
The festival organizes the competition for the German-French Youth Award KINEMA. On the basis of a jury decision a price of EUR 2,500 is awarded for high artistic quality to the director. The prize money for the director is paid less the foreigner tax (“Ausländersteuer” see § 49 EStG) applicable in Germany in case the winner lives outside of Germany.

The Award aims
• to enable a dialogue within the framework of a festival between young German and French people interested in films
• to promote the mutual interest in the foreign film culture
• to support up-and-coming directors and engage them in the dialogue between young German and French people
• to give effective publicity to the German-French exchange between Lower Saxony and Normandy

§ 2 Participation and Nomination
Nominated are first and second feature films, which have been produced for theatrical distribution (no TV productions) in either French or German language. The minimum runtime is 70 minutes. There are no limitations on content or genre. However, documentaries are excluded from participation. The film must not have been theatrically released, broadcasted on television, available to purchase as DVD/Blu-ray or stream in Germany. German-festival or world premieres and films from the year 2023 will be first choice.

§ 3 Film Selection
The festival appoints a selection committee which nominates six artistically outstanding films for the competition.

§ 4 Presentation and Presence of Film Team
All films taking part in the KINEMA competition will be shown at least twice. Further screenings out of competition are possible (screening of the winner film). The festival reserves the right to repeat the winning film. Every competition film has to be introduced by at least one member of the film team (director, main cast or producer). The presence of the guests is also expected at the award ceremony. Travel and hotel costs will be assumed in the usual manner by the festival. All bookings will be effectuated by the festival.

§ 5 Determination of the winner film
The festival appoints a jury consisting of young adults aged 16 to 21 from Germany and France. The jury will begin their duty with a preliminary by a film scholar or film director, who will also head the jury without a voting right. The competition‘s jury will decide on the winning film.

§ 6 Waiver of Film Rental
Rental costs will not be paid for any selected competition film. The festival, however, assumes all expenses related to the realization of the competition, including guest invitation and guest travelling and lodging expenses.

§ 7 Language, subtitling
Films that are not originally in German language, have to be subtitled in English at least. The festival may produce German subtitles for projection copies at the festival‘s expense. In order to produce the subtitled copy for the festival screening the festival has the permission to copy the film file and to add subtitles. The submitter grants the festival access to an unencrypted film copy (DCP). In the case of an encrypted DCP, a (D)KDM is provided free of charge. The submitter is not entitled to receive the copy. However, both parties may negotiate the hand over. If neither the submitter nor any of the distribution right‘s owners voice an interest in obtaining the copy until two weeks after the festival the copy will be destroyed.

E. Jury Award GREEN HORIZONS AWARD

§ 1 The Award
The festival is the organizer of the competition for the GREEN HORIZONS AWARD«. A price of EUR 2,500 is awarded as result of a jury decision. The prize money for the director is paid less the foreigner tax (“Ausländersteuer” see § 49 EStG) applicable in Germany in case the winner lives outside of Germany.

§ 2 Participation and Nomination
Nominated are international feature-length documentary films which deal with issues of sustainability, ecology, environment, nature conservation. The minimum runtime is 50 minutes. The film must not have been theatrically released, broadcasted on television, available to purchase as DVD/Blu-ray or stream in Germany. German-festival or world premieres and films from the year 2023 will be first choice.

§ 3 Film Selection
The festival will form a selection committee, which will nominate up to 6 films that stand for a brave, new cinema with reference to sustainability.

§ 4 Presentation and Presence of Film Team
All films taking part in the competition will be shown at least once. Further screenings out of competition are possible. The festival reserves the right to repeat the winning film. Every competition film has to be introduced by at least one member of the film team (director, main cast or producer). The presence of the guests is also expected at the award ceremony. Travel and hotel costs will be assumed in the usual manner by the festival. All bookings will be effectuated by the festival.

§ 5 Determination of the winner film
The winning film will be decided by the jury. An independent jury is appointed by the festival.

§ 6 Waiver of Film Rental
Rental costs will not be paid for any selected competition film. The festival, however, assumes all expenses related to the realization of the competition, including guest invitation and guest travelling and lodging expenses.

F. Jury Award HEIMSPIEL PREIS

§ 1 The Award
The festival organizes the competition and awards the HEIMSPIEL PREIS. A price of EUR 2,500 is awarded as result of the jury decision. The price is awarded to the best feature film referring to the Braunschweig region. The prize money goes to the person who creates the regional connection to the film. If the regional reference cannot be assigned to a person (e.g. regional location), the prize money goes to the director. The prize money for the director is paid less the foreigner tax (“Ausländersteuer” see § 49 EStG) applicable in Germany in case the winner lives outside of Germany.

§ 2 Participation and Nomination
Nominated are feature films with a regional connection to Braunschweig or its region. To fulfil the regional reference, the film must have at least one of the following characteristics:

• Filmmaker is originally from the Braunschweig region
• Filmmaker graduated from universities in the Braunschweig region
• Film was created in the region
• Film was shot in/at locations in the Braunschweig region
• Film refers to the Braunschweig region or some historical event, person or place connected to it.

The minimum runtime is 50 minutes. There are no limitations on content or genre. The film must not have been theatrically released, broadcasted on television, available to purchase as DVD/Blu-ray or stream in Germany. German-festival or world premieres and films from the year 2023 will be first choice.

§ 3 Film Selection
Films which can proof a regional reference are not necessarily nominated for the award HEIMSPIEL PREIS. The festival will form a selection committee, which will nominate up to 10 films for the competition depending on the quality of submissions.

§ 4 Presentation and Presence of Film Team
All films taking part in the competition will be shown once. Further screenings out of competition are possible (screening of the winner film). The festival reserves the right to repeat the winning film. Every competition film has to be introduced by at least one member of the film team (director, main cast or producer). The presence of the guests is also expected at the award ceremony. Hotel and travel costs will be covered by the Filmfest only by arrangement and within the usual limits.

§ 5 Determination of the winner film
The winning film will be decided by the jury. An independent jury is appointed by the festival.

§ 6 Waiver of Film Rental
Rental costs will not be paid for any selected competition film. The festival, however, assumes all expenses related to the realization of the competition, including guest invitation and guest travelling and lodging expenses.

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Thank you so much for including "Noctuidae" and for the wonderful evening and Q&A. Great communication, team & audience!

    April 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, dear Ali for your lovely film and your lovely words! :)

  • This festival had incredible communication and organization! They let us know of our acceptance well in advance, which allowed us to prepare our travel plans. They took amazing press photos which was accessible to us quickly after the festival (you would be amazed by how many red carpet photos, etc we're still waiting for from other fests!). We loved our experience with this festival and hope to attend again.

    February 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Regina,
    thank you very much for these kind words. We are very pleased to hear that you are satisfied with our communication measures. This feedback encourages us very much to continue in this way.
    All the best with your future film projects.
    Your BIFF team :)

  • What an INCREDIBLE festival this is. From beginning to end, these guys look after you and make sure you have the best experience with them in Braunschweig! We loved our time there, and screening our film ROAD TRIP, with Q&As/screenings/social events - this festival is highly recommended!

    November 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Natalie,
    thank you so much for these lovely words. We had such a great time with you & we were very happy welcoming you and your very touching film at our festival.
    Hope to hear soon from you again with your upcoming projects!
    Best regards,
    your BIFF team

  • Die perfekte Mischung aus einem glamourösen Festival und einer familiären Atmosphäre. Das macht Lust auf mehr - wir sehen uns im nächsten Jahr wieder.

    November 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Lieber Daniel,
    vielen Dank für die lieben Worte. Schön, dass es Dir bei uns gefallen hat.
    Wir freuen uns, dich im November 2023 wieder zu sehen :)
    Ganz liebe Grüße,
    dein BIFF-Team

  • Eddie Shieh

    Very honored for our film HOME FREE screen with BIFF 2021. Although unable to attend, I was grateful for the consistent communications and updates from Louise. Thank you BIFF and I hope to be back in person.

    December 2021