Tier 3
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Last verified 12 June 2026
BIFF 2026 , Real Stories. Real Cinema. 9-10 October 2026 | EASTCLIFF CAMPUS | UK Social Realism at BIFF is cinema that tells the truth of lived experience. We celebrate filmmakers who look closely at their communities, workplaces, families, and identities and show the beauty,
The main submission deadline for Bournemouth International Film Festival is around 1 September 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Bournemouth International Film Festival costs from GBP 11.8 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Bournemouth International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Bournemouth International Film Festival takes place in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.
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