The Byblos International Film Festival (BIFF) was founded by professionals in cinema, tourism, and business to establish Byblos, the oldest continuously inhabited city on Earth with a history spanning over 7,000 years, as a premier cultural destination for filmmakers and film enthusiasts. Celebrating the art of cinema, BIFF showcases a diverse selection of local and international films while fostering cultural exchange through screenings, discussions, and workshops that explore cinema’s impact on culture, society, and the arts

BIFF 2025 Festival Structure:

August 29, 2025
Opening ceremony: Red carpet, keynote speeches, first film screenings, and live performance

August 30, 2025
Full evening of screenings, panel discussions, workshops on filmmaking

August 31, 2025
Final screenings, panel discussions, workshops, award ceremony, and closing celebration

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Awards & Prizes

- Byblos Film Award
- Byblos Culture & Heritage Film Award
- Best Audience Choice Award
- Byblos International Fiction Film Award
- Byblos International Documentary Film Award
- Byblos International Experimental Film Award
- Byblos International Animated Film Award
- Best Student Film Award
- Best Director Award
- Best Actress Award
- Best Actor Award
- Best Cinematography Award
- Best Music & Sound Design Award
- Best Editing Award
- Best Screenplay Award

Rules & Terms

Byblos International Film Festival (BIFF) – Rules and Regulations
- Applicants must be authorized to submit the film and/or own all necessary rights

- All non-English-language films must include proper English or French subtitles

- A viewing link, film posters, and high-resolution stills must be prepared and submitted in advance

- Filmmakers agree to allow excerpts from their film (including trailer, teaser, and poster) to be used for promotional purposes. The festival reserves the right to upload or embed these materials on its website and social media platforms

- The applicant is fully responsible for securing all necessary rights, licenses, and releases, including those for music, archival footage, and third-party content

- Lebanese films must obtain official screening authorization from the General Security Office