Bayelsa International Film Festival

(Updated 5 Apr 2025) The Bayelsa International Film Festival - BIFF was established with the aim of engaging filmmakers, artists, performers, academics and members of the creative community to unravel the delicacies of diversities and locate common grounds across cultures and societies.

APPLICATION WINDOW

CLOSED

DEADLINE

5 May 2025

PRIZES

The Awards shall be in form of Plaques, Trophies and other Prizes

AWARD LIST:
Best Student Film
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Documentary
Best Indigenous Film
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Indigenous Actor
Best Indigenous Actress
Best Child Act
Best Cinematography
Best Editor
Best Costumier

Note that an entry fee may be required. The fee (if required) ranges from $7 to $20 depending on the date you apply, membership and the category.

OTHER KEY DATES

November 1, 2024: Opening Date
January 1, 2025: Earlybird Deadline
February 3, 2025: Standard Deadline
April 7, 2025: Late Deadline
July 13, 2025: Notification Date
September 3 – 6, 2025: Event Date