BAFF Welcomes films from independent filmmakers from all walks of Black life.
Enter your film, or music video today.
BAFF2025 SUBMISSION OPTIONS:
You can send files to our judges through our preferred method via filmfreeway.
https://filmfreeway.com/BlackArtandFilmFestival
Alternative options should there be any difficulty, but only if asked specifically to send it to us this way
is through...
Wetransfer.com to [email protected] if your file is 2gb or less. We will send a link to pay submission fee separately, if asked to submit your work to us this way.
Once submission fee has been received you will receive a confirmation email letting you know that the film has been received.
Submit Today!
See rules and terms for submission below...
Rules & Terms:
Feature Length Films: Minimum 40 - 90Mins
Student Shorts: 2 - 15mins
Independent Short Films: 5 - 30mins
Animation: 2 - 10mins
Short Documentaries: 5 - 30mins
Feature Length Documentaries... 40- 112mins
Web Series: Up to 3 Episodes: 6 - 20Mins each Episode
Music Videos: 2-6Mins
Music Singles/Instrumentals: 2-4:45Mins
We accept films and music in the above stated categories in any genre. We do not have a premiere restriction, but do let us know if this is a national, regional, or international premiere. All films must be in English or subtitled in English. All films must be original work and clear of hindrances that would interfere with showing at our festival. We welcome foreign films of any genre. We reserve the right to adjust or amend award categories dependent upon submissions. Cash or in-kind awards may be added. Except where specifically offered, travel, lodging and expenses will be incurred by the filmmaker. If your film is accepted, you grant BAFF permission to use the film for marketing purposes. All films must be submitted to links supplied, or USB in person before FEB 13, 2025. Waivers may be granted on a special needs basis.
Please contact us for more info on waiver codes for late submissions beyond FEB 13, 2025
With your submission please make sure it includes:
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
In order to ensure that your film plays smoothly at the screening, it is recommended that you use the following settings when exporting your film...
Recommended Settings Codec: H.264
Frame rate: under 30 FPS
Bit rate: Under 20 megabits/second
Resolution: At most 1920 x 1080 .mp4
(In some locations we may ask filmmakers to provide a DCP version of film.
If selected please have ready just in case. Our festival has DCP services available if needed.
Fees do apply, but our fees are affordable).
Questions about the competition should be directed to [email protected], Or feel free to call us at 727.543.9605 and leave a message and one of our representatives will be
happy to return your call and assist.
Enter your film, or music video today.
BAFF2025 SUBMISSION OPTIONS:
You can send files to our judges through our preferred method via filmfreeway.
https://filmfreeway.com/BlackArtandFilmFestival
Alternative options should there be any difficulty, but only if asked specifically to send it to us this way
is through...
Wetransfer.com to [email protected] if your file is 2gb or less. We will send a link to pay submission fee separately, if asked to submit your work to us this way.
Once submission fee has been received you will receive a confirmation email letting you know that the film has been received.
Submit Today!
See rules and terms for submission below...
Rules & Terms:
Feature Length Films: Minimum 40 - 90Mins
Student Shorts: 2 - 15mins
Independent Short Films: 5 - 30mins
Animation: 2 - 10mins
Short Documentaries: 5 - 30mins
Feature Length Documentaries... 40- 112mins
Web Series: Up to 3 Episodes: 6 - 20Mins each Episode
Music Videos: 2-6Mins
Music Singles/Instrumentals: 2-4:45Mins
We accept films and music in the above stated categories in any genre. We do not have a premiere restriction, but do let us know if this is a national, regional, or international premiere. All films must be in English or subtitled in English. All films must be original work and clear of hindrances that would interfere with showing at our festival. We welcome foreign films of any genre. We reserve the right to adjust or amend award categories dependent upon submissions. Cash or in-kind awards may be added. Except where specifically offered, travel, lodging and expenses will be incurred by the filmmaker. If your film is accepted, you grant BAFF permission to use the film for marketing purposes. All films must be submitted to links supplied, or USB in person before FEB 13, 2025. Waivers may be granted on a special needs basis.
Please contact us for more info on waiver codes for late submissions beyond FEB 13, 2025
With your submission please make sure it includes:
- The director’s name
- The film title
- A short (under 50-word) description of the film
- Cover Art for your movie for display on our website, and marketing materials if selected.
- With You Music Submission please make sure it includes: Artist Name, Producers Name, Writers Name, and Where it was recorded. Please submit in MP3 File Format.
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
In order to ensure that your film plays smoothly at the screening, it is recommended that you use the following settings when exporting your film...
Recommended Settings Codec: H.264
Frame rate: under 30 FPS
Bit rate: Under 20 megabits/second
Resolution: At most 1920 x 1080 .mp4
(In some locations we may ask filmmakers to provide a DCP version of film.
If selected please have ready just in case. Our festival has DCP services available if needed.
Fees do apply, but our fees are affordable).
Questions about the competition should be directed to [email protected], Or feel free to call us at 727.543.9605 and leave a message and one of our representatives will be
happy to return your call and assist.
