Infinity: The 3rd Annual Columbus Black International Film Festival

The 3rd Annual Columbus Black International Film Festival now opens its CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS. For more information on submissions, or if you would like to see an example of the lineup from CBIFF 2018, visit http://bit.ly/2SUR4fM. You can contact columbusbiff@gmail.com with questions regarding the festival.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL The primary objective of the Columbus Black International Film Festival is to showcase Black filmmakers locally, nationally and internationally, while highlighting a spectrum of stories told by people of the African diaspora.  This festival also provides an advantage for filmmakers and the community to learn about the film industry through educational workshops and panel discussions, a safe and brave space to showcase film, and an opportunity to network with the filmmakers in Columbus, OH. Columbus is the heart of America and home to some of the most creative Black filmmakers in the country. CBIFF strives to showcase new and emerging talent as well as talent that has represented our communities for years.

GENERAL RULES & SUBMISSION GUIDELINES All films must be produced, written or directed by a filmmaker of African descent, and must have been completed on or after June 1, 2014.

Short films: running time; 5-20 mins, not to exceed 20 mins
Feature films: running time; 90 mins, not exceeding 90 mins
Music videos: running time not to exceed 6 mins
Homegrown: A film made by a Columbus native or a filmmaker exclusively residing in Columbus Ohio; applicable running time guidelines will apply
Documentary Film: running time; 5-90 mins

Screenplays:
Short: Max 20 pages
Feature: Max 90 pages
Filmmakers will need to send us a digital copy of the film in MOV. or MP4 format for screening purposes.
Filmmakers must be cleared for all copyrighted materials including movie posters and trailers.

Filmmakers are encouraged to submit a digital and/or online version of their films in a format such as AVI, FLV, WMV, MP4, MOV, QT, WMV, AVCHD, FLV, H.264, or DivX. If these file formats do not exist, please submit a link to your film on a site such as Vimeo, YouTube, Dailymotion, or MetaCafe. If applicable, include all passwords for video access.

DVD and VHS copies will not be accepted.

Please note: There is a submission fee. With your playable submission, please include a synopsis, crew list, press kit and any stills you would like to appear in the program and/or advertisements if your film is accepted.

Dates & Deadlines

January 15, 2019 Submissions Open

February 28, 2019 Early bird Deadline

April 30, 2019 Regular Deadline

June 30, 2019 Late Deadline

July 20, 2019 Extended Deadline

August 1, 2019 Notification Date

August 22-25, 2019 Event Date

Submit all films via Film Freeway at: http://bit.ly/CBIFF2019

You can ‘Like’ and follow the festival on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @columbusbiff.

Please contact CBIFF creator Cristyn Steward at columbusbiff@gmail.com for more information.