FILMS

The Submission period for the Fifth Edition of the Belize International Film Festival is now open! We are currently accepting Feature Length Fiction and Documentaries (75+ min) from any country in the world and Short Fiction and Documentaries (under 75+ min) from filmmakers in/from the Caribbean, Central America and Southern Mexico.

All competing films must be in English or have English Subtitles. Preference will be given to dramas or comedies with a multicultural storyline. Only films not yet released or released in 2009 / 2010 will be eligible for competition to win our popular ONE BARREL AUDIENCE AWARDS.

New this year is the GREEN AWARD, a special prize for documentaries (both feature length and short) that feature a green theme, i.e. promoting green consciousness and technologies in the context of Climate Change. This prize honors the fact that Belize’s Government has committed to fully embracing and developing its green heritage, post Copenhagen.

Film Entry Deadline: May 15th, 2010 (free)

Extended deadline: May 30th (US$10 per entry)

To download an application form click here.

SHORT SCREENPLAY COMPETITION

Open only to Belizeans, this scriptwriting competition is a first step towards the creation of a film arts program in Belize. The winning script(s) will be produced during a basic production course at a local tertiary institution TBA.

NOW ACCEPTING: Scripts of 10 to 15 pgs max.

Script Competition Deadline: May 15th, 2010

Extended deadline: May 30th (US$10 per entry)

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