WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR 2018 – Here are this years deadlines:
Earlybird Deadline: 01 May 2018
Regular Deadline: 01 August 2018
Late Deadline: 01 September 2018
Extended Deadline: 15 September 2018
Notification: no later than: 01 October 2018
Screenings: 16 & 17 November 2018
Please CONTACT us if you would like to be kept updated or notified about next years submission times.
Awards Categories
Best Feature (Min. 60 minutes)
Best Web-series (Max. 40 minutes)
Best Fan Film (Max. 60 minutes)
Best Action Short (Max. 40 minutes)
Best Drama Short (Max. 40 minutes)
Best Animation
Best Comedy
Best Experimental/Music
Best VFX
Outstanding Film Award
Grand Jury Award
SPONSORED CASH AWARDS:-
CRAWFORD TALENTS of 250$ each for
Best Actor
Best Actress
QUID IN SHRAPNEL of 250$ for
Best Director
CERTIFICATED AWARDS will be given for winners in the following categories:
Best Story
Best Cinematography
Best Trailer
Plus Automatic Acceptance Award to The Dublin Sci-Fi Film Festival 2019
Winners will receive a highly individual BSFF award and along with the Runners-up will receive a BSFF certificate.
The Rules
- Films submitted must belong to the Sci-fi genre and we are interested in a full range of films from geek interest, documentary, narrative, animation, experimental and fan films.
- YOU MUST submit to the a PRIMARY genre first, before submit to a secondary category. If you submit to the secondary only the submission is void. Please make sure you state which category your secondary submission is in or it will be void.
- Films must be in English or have English subtitles.
- All submissions are preferred as a digital upload/download .MOV or DCP files only please. If you have a Vimeo account make sure it is the best quality you have and that we can download it.
- Make sure you provide at least a POSTER, 2 PRODUCTION STILLS, 150 (approx) OVERVIEW, MAIN CREDITS with Cast name and character.
To help you with your submission have a look at this ARTICLE
The Terms
- You give the Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest permission to use the film or its trailer and/or any other marketing materials you supply to us for any promotional purposes for the festival. (For more information on data protection and our policy go to https://www.berlinscifi.com/privacy-policy/)
- You give the Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest permission to show your film royalty-free during the festival at the designated venue(s).
- Once a film is officially accepted to the festival, the filmmaker can no longer withdraw it from the festival line-up.
- The filmmaker is responsible for submitting the final screening materials to us at least 21 days before festival begin, otherwise the submission is void.
- You must have all copyright clearances, including music, for all the work you submit to us. Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest has no responsibility for your copyright clearance issues.
- Fan-films are an exception as they are always a homage to existing franchises. We do accept and want Fan-films in the festival.
Waiver Policy
We know all too well that most filmmakers have to work with a tight budget. Unfortunately however, WE CANNOT WAIVE THE SUBMISSION FEE.
Please Note: that if your film is accepted that we do not provide accommodation or flights for you to attend the festival. You will receive a full festival pass and the opportunity to perform a Question and Answer with the viewing public.