Each year the International Black Film Festival (IBFF) invites filmmakers from all over the globe to submit their projects to be considered as an “official selection” during the festival. Judges select films to be screened to energetic festival participants.
Filmmakers take advantage of the opportunity to interact with the audience and share their personal journey about their film project via Q&A sessions and networking events. Awards are also given in the categories listed below.
IBFF looks forward to reviewing your project and we extend a special invitation for you to attend the 2020 festival in Nashville, TN
Click the Film Freeway button below to
Submit Your Film Today
Submission Platform
The “Call For Film” season for the 2020 festival will open Jan. 7, 2020. IBFF proudly accepts entries via
FILM FREEWAY, the world’s best online submission platform. They offer free HD online screeners, Vimeo and YouTube integration, and more. Click the "Film Freeway" button below to submit your project to be considered as an official selection in the film competition.
*See submission deadlines and please review the EPK requirements.
Submission Deadlines
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OPENING DATE January 7, 2020
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EARLYBIRD DEADLINE January 31, 2020
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REGULAR DEADLINE March 31, 2020
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LATE DEADLINE April 30, 2020
EXTENDED DEADLINE May 29, 2020
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NOTIFICATION DATE July 31, 2020
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EVENT DATE September 30 – October 4, 2020
Award Categories
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Best Long Documentary
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Best Short Documentary
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Best Narrative Short
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Best Narrative Feature
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Best Animation
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Best of the Festival
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Best Social Justice Film
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Audience Choice
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Best International Film
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Honorable Mention
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Best Inspirational Film
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Best Student Film
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Best of Tennessee
EPK Requirements
Click here to review our EPK (Electronic Press Kit) Requirements.
*Must be completed at the time of submission.
ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT (EPK)
Upon submission to Withoutabox, your EPK is required and must be uploaded at the time of submission. If you do not have an EPK the festival can help you with putting one together. Email us at for details.
REQUIREMENTS
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Synopsis of the film (50 words or less-Very Important!)
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Film Cover Art
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Director Biography (Maximum 250 words)
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Hi-resolution photo of Director (300 DPI – 1 photo only)
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Prints, still photo or high-resolution digital images (300 DPI – 2 images only)
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One 30-90 second trailer via Vimeo or Youtube link
Electronic Press kits must be submitted at entry to be considered.
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