Each year some of the world’s most exciting film talent join thousands of film lovers at BBFF, over 10 fantastic days in beautiful Byron Bay, for a dynamic and truly distinctive film festival experience known for its trademark friendly, laid-back vibe and characteristically open, expressive and appreciative audiences. Independent filmmakers are the heart and soul of this festival, whose quality programming of hundreds of entertaining, inspiring and eye-opening films from over 40 countries sets the stage for filmmakers at all stages of their careers to showcase outstanding work across all genres.
Awards
- Best Film
- Documentary
- Short Film
- Drama
- Cinematography
- Surf Film
- Animation
- Experimental Film
- Environmental Film
- Music Video
- Best Young Australian Filmmaker (open to Australian Director’s under 25)
- Best Local Film
- Best Achievement in a Virtual Reality 360 degree Experience (Interactive)
- Best Achievement in a Virtual Reality 360 degree Experience (Linear)
- Screenplay Competition which has a first prize of AU$1000.
Rules
- films must not have screened before January 2020.
- Submission via FilmFreeway
Screening Media Type: DCP, Blu-Ray, USB Thumb Drive, vimeo download.
Screenplay competition:
- Open ONLY to feature length screenplays in all genres.
- All screenplays must be between 80 and 120 pages in length.
- All screenplays must be in English.
- All entries must be uploaded as a PDF and submitted electronically.
Premiere Requirements
No premiere requirement
Jury and Organizers
Festival director: J’aimee Skippon-Volke
Technical director: Osvaldo Alfaro
Screenplay contest director: Pim Hendrix
