ind your audience at Western New York’s premiere cinematic event – the 17th Annual Buffalo International Film Festival!

Every fall BIFF screens over 100 features and short films from around the world, combining festival favorites with unique discoveries from local, regional, domestic and international makers. Now in its 17th year, the festival features films, episodic content, performances, panels, art installations, and special programs including Racial Justice in View! With a commitment to inclusion and amplifying diverse voices in narrative, documentary and experimental film; BIFF encourages works that push the boundaries of genre and form.

BIFF is proudly curated from our open call, with approximately 75% of our line-up programmed from submissions each year.

Extended deadline is July 7.