IMPORTANT INFORMATION : THIS SUBMISSION IS FOR 2019 !!!

All non-English films must have English subtitles, except films in Portuguese language.

At this time, we are only requesting online submissions and all materials must be viewable online, as we want to remain as green as possible.

By submitting to the festival, you agree to allow your film (or other artistic work) to be screened by the festival during the festival run, for which you are submitting, at no charge to the festival. If there are to be any additional screenings, we will come to a mutual agreement between the filmmaker and the festival.

All media selected by the festival will be asked to provide promotional materials, but we ask that no promotional materials be sent until selection.

By submitting to the festival you are admitting copyright ownership of everything submitted.

The festival reserves the right to disqualify any submission at any time, if there is any question of ownership, copyright infringement or any sign of disrespect (in any form of media) to the festival or its representatives.

The festival venue will be in the town of Teresopolis - Rio de Janeiro and selected films will be screened according to the festival schedule.

The festival´s venue:
Espaço Higino (Awards Ceremony)
Av. Oliveira Botelho, 365 - Alto
Teresópolis (City on Rio de Janeiro Hills)
Municipal Theater of the City Hall of Teresópolis (Screening Sessions)
Festival dates: 23rd to 25th of October 2019.

The winners who not attend to the award ceremony will receive an online version of the certificate.

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Awards & Prizes

Trophy and Award Certificates:

Best Short Film
Best Short Film in Portuguese Language
Best Documentary
Best Documentary in Portuguese Language
Best Feature Film
Best Feature Film in Portuguese Language
Best Student Short Film
Jury Special Award
Best Animation
Best Web Series
Best Screenplay Short
Best Screenplay Feature

Rules & Terms

BRIFF has continued to grow and develop into an important screening opportunity for filmmakers. We screen documentary, feature and short films of every genre. We are no longer accepting submissions via DVD.

We make the process simple, you can submit to our festival through FilmFreeway and send us a link to your film. We prefer streaming services such as Vimeo or YouTube.

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  • Lunnara Arraes

    I had an amazing experience at the Brazil International Film Festival. People were very warming and welcoming. I highly recommend this festival.

    June 2018
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  • Adolpho Knauth

    Sem dúvidas só tenho a agradecer ao Brazil Internacional Film Festival, não apenas pelo evento muito bem sucedido, mas pela coragem de dedicar esforços na realização no meio de um caos. Fiquei muito feliz em ser premiado com Melhor Série para TV e WEB. Espero poder participar das próximas edições e nos outros eventos sem dúvidas estarei presente!! Vida longa ao Festival!

    June 2018
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  • Carlos Keyes

    What a wonderful festival. My star actress Nana Gouvea attending the festival and she had a fantastic time. Everyone at the festival was great. They really took great care of her. Alice Maciel of the festival was on top of everything and did a great job. We won Special Jury Award for our Feature FIlm BLACK WAKE. Thank you Brazil International Film Festival you guys are awesome!

    June 2018
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  • Gavin Irvine

    You know you're at a gem of a festival when the organizers of the event have such a passion and generosity for film and filmmakers. Without doubt this can be said of José, Eliane, Alice and Marcelo, who are beloved champions of independent film-making, and what would we do without them! They uncover filmmakers and help push them into the limelight, giving them a stage to share their ability, and in a global arena bristling with talent, they do this incredibly well - without fuss, without ego, and with heartfelt generosity - sharing the joy of film with everyone. Their enthusiasm is infectious, vibrant and warm, and I'm extremely grateful to the Brazil International Film Festival and extremely proud to have won an award - I will forever cherish it. Many thanks xxx

    June 2018
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  • Joseph Iannicelli

    I think the easiest way to describe the Brazil Film Festival is to call it "A Festival with a heart"! The festival showcases films from all over the world and in so many different categories; yet the organizers have the ability to make every filmmaker feel part of the family. There is a special touch to this amazing festival in such a beautiful country that radiates through the entire process from the moment of submission. It's like every filmmaker gets an opportunity to go through an exciting journey alongside the organizers and to become a part of an amazing adventure in the art of cinema and film-making. I look forward to the day I can be a part of this process again. Gloria

    June 2018
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