INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL "BUCOVINA" takes place in the heart of the greatest city Chernivtsy.
Winners in each of the Screenplay Competition categories will:
Be announced and promoted through leading trade publications, subscribed to by leading producers, production companies and studios.
Screenplay competition winners will receive the opportunity to pitch their script to production companies, agents and other industry representatives.
The purpose of the festival is to provide an opportunity for filmmakers and screenwriters to receive valuable information from industry professionals through a series of panel discussions, as well as an opportunity for attendees to participate in networking sessions and nightly receptions.
Special guest of the festival legendary actress BARBARA BRYLSKA.

Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Cinematography
Best actress
SPECIAL PRIZE OF THE JURY
Winners will be awarded with Award Certificates, prizes and trophies.

The winner of the Audience Award will be awarded with the prestigious gift and certificate.

Filmmakers attending the festival will be greeted with VIP treatment, reserved seats, gift bags, and cocktails at the after-party.

The festival team will create an official selection of films. These projects will have a chance to win one of the many awards announced at the festival, as well as to be screened in front of the live audience of Cinema "RED" and "MAGNAT-MEDIA". There will be laurels available for the nominated films and the winners. The screenings will take place throughout from the 18 to 20 of October 2019 followed by an awards ceremony and networking event.
In regards to intellectual property, you are fully responsible for the clearance of any music, sound, images or graphics contained in your entry. If any record company or music publisher contacts us about an entry’s music rights, we will refer that company to you so be sure to obtain all the appropriate clearances beforehand.

It is in our discretion whether or not we choose to promote your film via our social media channels or website. This may include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or a blog.
All content that is submitted in a language other than Ukrainian is required to have English subtitles included (SRT).
By submitting you agree to our terms and conditions and give us permission to use your email address for marketing purposes.Entries must be submitted by original creator (or a parent, guardian or instructor of an entrant under 18 years of age).

If you are accepted, we require that two hard copies - either DVDs or Blue-rays - be shipped to us as soon as possible or a downloadable version in MP4 or MOV format.

Official selection screeners will not be returned unless the submission filmmaker provides a self addressed stamped envelope. no exceptions.

A separate fee must be paid for each entry, though multiple entries may be sent together.

If you have a press kit, it should include a one or two-line description or synopsis of your work; it's running time; and photo stills for publicity purposes.
Foreign language films must be with English subtitles.

By submitting my film for consideration by the INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL "BUCOVINA", I agree that:

(1) I am the original creator (or teacher/parent/guardian for youth-produced films).
(2) My film has all necessary clearances and rights to be screened at a film festival.
(3) If my film is selected, it may be screened one or more times at the INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL "BUCOVINA" .

The INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL "BUCOVINA"is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted to use for promotional purposes.
The individual submitting the film hereby warrants that he or she is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations.

The applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless the INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL "BUCOVINA" from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss or damage to screening videos entered. Entry fees are nonrefundable.

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  • May have been good in previous years, but in 2021 it essentially seems to be a fake festival. Although I was selected and apparently recieved an 'honourable mention' on FF I recieved no communication from this festival whatsoever, nor did they request to download my film. Be careful if you choose to submit.

    January 2022
  • Lukas Pitscheider

    A very strange festival.

    I accidentally found out, that my film won an award via a facebook posting. I first thought that it was a scam. I was never contacted by the organizers nor invited. I have no idea how they managed to screen the film.

    After I contacted the festival I received a strange answer by an anonymous email, demanding me to pay 25 Euros to receive the award. I never received an answer to my complaint.

    Actually I'm still not sure if this festival is just a scam.

    January 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Lukas!
    We are really appreciate your attention and competitiveness in our festival.
    We would like to remind about your submission dated 22.05.2021by tracking number 1463 singed by lukas.pitscheider@gmail.com
    For more information please contact with the manager of FilmFreeway.
    Congratulations on being named the Best Feature Documentary film.
    Your award is situated of IFF Bucovina's office. You or your team may received it if you have such a desire by post.
    Best regards!

  • Vladyslav Robskyi

    Grate film festival! Best wishes

    December 2021
  • ANDREA CASASECA

    GREAT FILM FEST!!! Thank you so much for the selection! We're very happy!

    November 2019
  • Bucovina international film festival is organised by people who love films and filmmakers. The environment is just great. Many thanks to Sergei Skobun and his team for the event!
    PS. The red-carpet closing ceremony is spectacular both due to the participants and the venue: google the Chernivtsi National University, and you’ll understand what I mean.

    October 2019