The 21st edition of the famous Bahamas International Film Festival will take place from December 7 to 14, 2026 (December 7 to 10 in Nassau and December 10 to 14 in Harbour Island). The actress and founder of BIFF and her team are already looking for candidates to participate in the selection of the official poster for the event and the films.
POSTER / Rules:
– One image that depicts film correlating to The Bahamas or content must be related to cinema and film in The Bahamas
– All mediums are accepted
– JPEG, 18″W x 24″H, 72 DPI (RGB)
– No AI artwork accepted
Benefits:
– Exposure and promotion on BIFF Website
– Two (2) All Access Passes to the 2026 BIFF
– Press on Social Media and Website
– Notification of the winner March 15
– The winning design will assume the role of the festival’s face, appearing on the cover of newsprint programs, invitations, electronic advertisements, t-shirts, the festival trailer, social media platforms, and other promotional materials
Required submissions:
– Description of artwork
– 350-word biography
– Headshot in 300 DPI resolution
Submission address: https://filmfreeway.com/BIFFbahamas
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2026
FILMS / Rules & Terms
Eligibility
– Films must never have been screened anywhere in The Bahamas.
– Films must be submitted via FilmFreeway online.
– Films must have been completed after January 2024 to be eligible
– Non- English-language films must be subtitled in English
– Only online screenings will be accepted for preview.
– Submitted films will not receive screening fees for showcasing films.
– Films selected will be placed in the appropriate category by BIFF.
– Participants who are selected will be notified via email of the selection results approximately six weeks before the Festival. Shipping instructions for films selected for the Festival will be included. The festival accepts limited responsibility for technical damage to prints or tapes and for loss or theft for the period of time that the prints are in the Festival’s possession, up to a maximum of $100. The delivery cost of the exhibition print will be borne by the applicant. BIFF will cover the return or forwarding cost of the exhibition print but not any additional charges, which may be incurred at the consignee’s end. Programmed works may be excerpted (up to 2 minutes) for television and other promotional purposes
Benefits : BIFF showcases World and Bahamian premieres, featuring 4 competitive categories: Spirit of Freedom (Narrative & Documentary), New Visions, and Short Film. Other sections include World Cinema and Gala Screenings. Networking opportunities and amenities of a top festival.
