All films submitted must have been completed not earlier than January 1^st 2024

The submission’s pictures must be clear, submitted as an MP4 format full HD (1920 x 1080)

The submission must have good sound

Non-English language films need to have English subtitles.

The films will be judged based on the originality, creativity, plot, pacing, structure, characters, subject matter, sound, and cinematography of the film.

The most outstanding productions will be eligible for the festival award categories.

ABIFF FILM AWARD CATEGORIES

Best Picture

The film runtime should exceed 50 minutes

Open to all genres, including fiction and non-fiction

Best Short Film

Film runtime should not exceed 30 minutes

Open to all genres, including fiction and non-fiction

Best Documentary Feature

The film runtime should exceed 50 minutes

Open to all genres, including fiction and non-fiction

Best Documentary Short

Film runtime should not exceed 30 minutes

Open to all genres, including fiction and non-fiction

Best Student Film

Only short films will be accepted in this category

The film should not exceed 30 minutes

Open to all genres, including fiction and non-fiction

The Director, Producer, or Screenwriter of the film must be a female student who is currently enrolled in an educational institution

The film must be by a female Student Director, Producer or Screenwriter

Best Animated Short Film

Film runtime should not exceed 30 minutes

Open to all genres, including fiction and non-fiction

ADDITIONAL ABIFF FILM AWARD CATEGORIES

1. Best Director
2. Best Sound Design
3. Best Editing
4. Best Cinematography
5. Best Production Design
6. Best Costume Design
7. Best Lighting
8. Best Original Score
9. Best Actress
10. Best Child Actress