Tier 2
Bucharest, Romania
Last verified 12 June 2026
Co-founded by Golden Bear winning director Adina Pintilie in 2010, Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival is an annual event dedicated to experimental films and visual arts. BIEFF aims to promote highly innovative films and filmmakers with strong personal views on contemporary reality, which also daringly explore the boundaries of cinematic language.
BAFTA Short · British Short Film
British short films screened in competition at Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival (BIEFF) are eligible for BAFTA consideration. No win required.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win Best Live Action Short Film at Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival (BIEFF).
The main submission deadline for Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival is around 15 June 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival costs Free early, then EUR 7 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival can qualify a film for BAFTA and an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival takes place in Bucharest, Romania.
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