Boulder International Film Festival
BIFF
BIFF offers filmmakers superb hospitality, excellent exposure opportunities and huge, enthusiastic audiences, all combining to create an incredible festival experience. Filmmakers enjoy luxurious accommodations and receive a VIP pass to the legendary parties and galas. Great food and drink, skiing just 45 minutes from Boulder, and fantastic parties every night all add up to one of the most welcoming, filmmaker-friendly festivals on the circuit.
BIFF attracts more than 20,000 film enthusiasts, media, and industry each year, and has been proud to host and celebrate some of film's most talented artists, including Award-winning actors Martin Sheen and William H. Macy at BIFF 2012, Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone and Oscar-nominated actor James Franco at BIFF 2011 (one week before he hosted the Academy Awards) and Oscar-nominated actor Alec Baldwin at BIFF 2010 (three weeks before he hosted the Academy Awards).
6th edition
2010 | 11 - 14 February
Voted one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals by MovieMaker Magazine (Summer 2009).
Australia | Jan 2009 | 17:53
Director: Luke Doolan
8 year old Joe has a Birthday he will never forget. After friends tease him, he sneaks off to the sick bay, wishing everyone in the world would go awa...
Australia | Feb 2009 | 28:00
Directors: Murray Fredericks, Michael Angus
Award-winning and internationally renowned photographer, Murray Fredericks goes on his annual solo pilgrimage to the heart of Lake Eyre in the remote ...
United States | Mar 2009 | 10:00
Director: Peter Besson
Last night, Rhett Somers met the love of his life. Now all he has to do is convince her that she's the one. Not an easy feat considering how they met.
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Short film types screened

Fiction / Live action

Animation

Documentary

Experimental

Music video
Competition and rewards

International competition

No cash awards

No screening fees