British International Amateur Film Festival

Overview

Welcome to the UK’s leading celebration of amateur filmmaking! In a feature unique to this festival, every accepted film will receive written feedback from our judging panel—an invaluable opportunity for filmmakers to learn and grow. We welcome films of any length and on any subject. Documentary? Animation? Drama? All are welcome. The only stipulation is that they must not have been made for commercial purposes, nor involve paid assistance from crew, performers, or post-production professionals. Here, 'amateur' doesn’t mean second-rate—it means filmmaking for the sheer love of it. The word itself comes from the French 'amour', meaning love, and that’s exactly what this festival is all about: passion, creativity, and storytelling for enjoyment’s sake. Selected films will be screened at the British International Amateur Film Festival, taking place from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th April 2027 at the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham. Additional online screenings will run from Monday 29th March to Thursday 1st April 2027. For more details please visit: www.biaff.org.uk IAC members can enter for free until the Earlybird deadline of 5th November 2026, with discounted rates available thereafter. Not yet a member? The Institute of Amateur Cinematographers (IAC) is the UK’s only organisation dedicated to supporting amateur film. A registered charity, the IAC has been championing filmmakers for nearly a century, helping them improve their craft and enjoy the process even more. To find out more about membership and entry fee discounts, visit: https://theiac.co.uk/join-us-2/

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

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• Filmmaker

  They always provide my students with invaluable feedback and advice from an outside authority. We were very happy to have won an award this year- a first for my school. Very excited for the future; this is a MUST if you're a young filmmaker who's looking for an audience and feedback.

• Filmmaker

  A fantastic festival offering both online and in person screenings over a number of days. Brilliant communication throughout and a really brilliant addition of thoughtful, considered and balanced feedback upon review of a film submission, which felt kind of unique in comparison to other festivals. Excellent build up and post festival updates too. We were delighted to come away with Best British Film, Best Story and a Diamond Award, thank you! As a relatively new, working class, northern, family owned prodco, we felt totally valued and respected alongside others who have been in the industry for a lot longer, and fully included and respected by the prestigious judging panel, as well as the festival organisers themselves. Thank you so much BIAFF and IAC!

• Filmmaker

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• Filmmaker

  Very professional festival and jury!

• Filmmaker

  This was an amazing festival, especially the written feedback makes it stand out. I'm definitely gonna send something again next year!

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