Berlin Short International Film Festival
BSIFF was created to promote independent filmmaking from all around the world.
We’re looking for short works with original storytelling to promote their authors.
Berlin Short unites creators and viewers of all ages, nationalities and races.
Short films as a distinct form of filmmaking art requires to reveal all ideas and passion of film creators within intended rules of this genre. High standards of short films creating distinguish them among all types of films which makes it even more special.
BISFF tries to emerge short films from the shadow of feature films industry. We hope that our mutual efforts will help to expand influence of this genre and give it all deserved credit and attention.
We really hope you enjoy competing in this event and get the best experience from it. We wish you good luck in this festival journey.
First offline event will be screened at Berlin Wall as symbol of Liberty and Freedom of thought and vision.
BSIFF has seasonal structure. This means that every 3 months we’re selecting winners for each of categories and from this winners we’re selecting 6 works that will run in our offline event.
Offline participants will be notified with invitation every season.
VENUE: Berliner Mauer / Berlin Wall
13-18 AUGUST
All our Official Selection films will receive the Official Laurel.
Winners of Best Short Film, Best Drama, Beat Director, Best Cinematography, Best Experimental will be screened at our 5-Day Annual Live Event, where we will announce the winning films and also the Audience Award (Cash Prize). Annual winning films will receive their Certificate of Achievement.
OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS
NARRATIVE SHORT
FOREIGN SHORTS
DOCUMENTARY SHORTS
ANIMATION SHORTS
NEW FILMMAKERS SHORTS
EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS
STUDENT SHORTS
HORROR SHORTS
MUSIC VIDEOS
COMEDY SHORTS
BEST PHOTOGRAPHY
ADDITIONAL AWARDS
Best Producer
Best Director
Best Student Director
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Acting Ensemble
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Production Design
Best Sound Design
Best Original Score
Best Screenwriting