Welcome to the UK’s premiere competition for amateur filmmakers!
Movies may be on any subject, and of any length. Selected entries will be shown at the British International Amateur Film Festival from 12th to 14th April 2024 at the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham, UK. Additional online screenings will take place from Monday 8th to Thursday 11th April. Registration details coming soon.
All movies accepted into the competition will receive written comments from the judging panel.
For more details and booking information please see our website www.biaff.org.uk
IAC members enjoy free entry until the Earlybird deadline of 5th November 2023 and discounted rates thereafter.
Not an IAC member? To receive entry fee discounts and discover the other benefits of IAC membership visit https://www.theiac.org.uk/join/member.html
Films will be graded on a “Star” system (1 to 5) plus eight Diamond Awards for the best entries. With the exception of the IAC Diamond Awards, there is no limit to the number of awards in each category.
• The movie judged to be the best production in the competition will be announced at the Festival and awarded a special trophy, together with a cash prize of £500
• The “Best British” entry will receive a cash prize of £250
• Other awards include those considered to be the best: Documentary; Story; Animation; Editing; Sound; Acting; Humour; Photography; “One Minute” Movie
• In addition, there will be awards for the best films by those in the Under 16 and 16-21 age groups. The overall best British young filmmaker will receive a prize of £250
• One-off Judges’ Special Awards such as Pop-Video, Experimental, Abstract, Computer-Generated, Public-Awareness, may be given.
• There will also be a trophy for the best entry from an IAC affiliated club.
Makers of the 5 Star films and all award winners listed above will be provided with a distinctive BIAFF laurel which may be appended to future releases of the film.
Through the generosity of our sponsors additional prizes may also be awarded. Note: Certain awards may not be given if, in the opinion of the Judges, there is no deserving entry.