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2025
CALL FOR FILM

Each year the International Black Film Festival  (IBFF)  invites filmmakers from all over the globe to submit their projects to be considered as an “official selection” during the 2025 festival. Judges select films to be screened to energetic festival participants.

 

Filmmakers take advantage of the opportunity to interact with the audience and share their personal journey about their film project via Q&A sessions and virtual networking events.  Awards are also given in the categories listed below.  

 

IBFF looks forward to reviewing your project.

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PLATFORM

FILM FREEWAY

The “Call For Film” season for the 2025 film festival will open on June 24, 2024.
 
IBFF proudly accepts entries via
FILM FREEWAY, the world’s best online submission platform. They offer free HD online screeners, Vimeo and YouTube integration, and more. Click the "Film Freeway" button below to submit your project to be considered as an official selection in the film competition.
 
*Please review the EPK requirements below.

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DEADLINES

DEADLINES

  • June 24, 2024

    Opening Date

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  • August 30, 2024

    Earlybird Deadline

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  • March 14, 2025

    Regular Deadline

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  • April 18, 2025

    Late Deadline

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  • May 16, 2025

    Extended Deadline

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  • June 30, 2025

    Notification Date

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  • October 1 – 5, 2025

    Event Date

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AWARD CATEGORIES

AWARDS

  • Best  Long Documentary

  • Best Short Documentary

  • Best Narrative Short

  • Best Narrative Feature

  • Best of the Festival

  • Best Social Justice Film

  • Audience Choice

  • Best International Film

  • Honorable Mention

  • Best of Tennessee

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*Please review the EPK requirements below.

ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT  (EPK) 

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Upon submission to Withoutabox, your EPK is required and must be uploaded at the time of submission. 

If you do not have an EPK the festival can help you with putting one together.  Email us at  ibffboxoffice@gmail.com for details.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Synopsis of the film (50 words or less-Very Important!) 

  • Film Official Poster Art

  • Director Biography (Maximum 250 words) 

  • Hi-resolution photo of Director (300 DPI – 1 photo only) 

  • Still photos or high-resolution digital images (300 DPI – 2 images only)

  • One (1) 30-90 second trailer via Vimeo or Youtube link

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Electronic Press kits must be submitted at entry to be considered.

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