Share Your Story
With the World
Filmmakers take advantage of opportunities to engage with the audience and share their personal journey with their film project through Q&A sessions and networking events. Awards are also given in the categories listed below. IBFF looks forward to reviewing your project.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
IBFF proudly accepts entries via FILM FREEWAY, the world’s best online submission platform.
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They offer free HD online screeners, Vimeo and YouTube integration, and more.
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Click the "Film Freeway" button below to submit your project to be considered as an official selection in the film competition.
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*Please review the EPK requirements below.
October 15, 2026
Opening Date
November 13, 2026
Early bird Deadline
April 16, 2027.
Regular Deadline
May 7, 2027.
Late Deadline
May 31, 2027
Extended Deadline
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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 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 of Tennessee
*Please review the EPK requirements
below.
ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT (EPK)
Submission Materials
Upon submission to Film Freeway, your EPK must be uploaded at the time of submission. If you do not have an EPK, this checklist can help you with putting one together.
EPK CHECKLIST
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Synopsis of the film (50 words or less-very important!)
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Your films Official Poster art (Horizontal & Vertical versions if available)
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Director's Biography (maximum 350 words)
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Hi-resolution photo of Director (200 DPI, one photo only)
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Still photos or high-resolution images from your project
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Trailer Link (YouTube or Vimeo Link)
