-Films must have been completed between October 1st 2020 and March 31, 2021
-BIFF will not consider previously submitted films
-Films may not have been released theatrically or shown on television prior to the festival.
-Films may not have been publicly available online (i.e. YouTube, Vimeo) prior to the festival without password protection.
-BIFF presents all films in their original language. Non-English language films must have English subtitles
-BIFF does not accept works in progress
-All films under 40 minutes are considered short subject films
-DCP is the preferred exhibition format for the festival
-For programming consideration, the festival only accepts online screeners (FilmFreeway or Vimeo via FilmFreeway). WE DO NOT ACCEPT DVD SUBMISSIONS.
-After submitting, please check your FilmFreeway account to make sure that your submission meets our requirements and is 'In Consideration'. It is your responsibility to make sure all requirements are met and necessary information is given.
-Filmmakers are responsible for the shipment of the exhibition copy to BIFF.
BIFF will cover outbound shipping only.
-BIFF reserves the right to use images from films selected in Festival marketing purposes (web; print media, and television).
-By agreeing to these terms, you warrant that you have read, understood, and agreed to the regulations of the Bermuda International Film Festival and that, to the best of your knowledge, the information that you have supplied is correct.