​BERGEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (BIFF) SUBMISSION RULES
 
 
1. BIFF competition categories are open to the United States and International entries.
 
 
2. Films must submit online preview screeners through FilmFreeway. Any other method must receive prior approval from the festival.
 
 
3. Foreign language entries must have English language subtitles.
 
 
4. Entries must have been completed in the past 5 years.
 
 
5. Applicants may submit as many entries as they wish, as long as each entry has a separate entry form and fee.
 
 
6. BIFF has the right to screen any film or projects submitted to the Bergen International Film Festival.
 
 
7. In order for award winners to receive a trophy, the project's producer or director must be present.
 
 
8. If officially selected, it is the responsibility of the submitter to send the festival their film in digital downloadable format and/or in DVD or Blu-Ray format.
 
 
9. Screening copies will not be returned to the submitter, unless a pre-paid return mailer is included.
 
 
10. All decisions made by the festival are final and at their discretion.