A short film competition for emerging filmmakers from across the region — with a prize that helps you make your next one.
About BFF Film School
BFF Film School is the festival's competition programme dedicated to emerging filmmakers and film students. Each year, a selection of short films is screened at the festival and evaluated by a jury of industry professionals.
The competition was created from a simple observation: the most important thing a young filmmaker needs after finishing their first film is the resources to make their second one. The prize is designed with that in mind.
Grand Prize
Post-production services — colour grading, sound mix, and digital intermediate — provided by a professional post-production studio. The prize is designed to give winners the technical quality their next project deserves.
Eligibility
The competition is open to student films and short films by filmmakers at the beginning of their career. Films from the former Yugoslav region and neighbouring countries are especially encouraged, though submissions from anywhere in the world are accepted.
How to Submit
Submit via FilmFreeway
All submissions are handled through FilmFreeway. Create a free account, find the Brač Film Festival listing, and submit your short film with the required materials.
Film Requirements
Short films up to 30 minutes. Any genre. Films must have been completed within the past two years. English subtitles required if not in English.
Selection & Screening
A programming committee reviews all submissions. Selected films are screened at BFF during the festival days. Filmmakers of selected films are invited to attend.
Jury Decision
A professional jury selects the winner. The award is announced at the closing ceremony on the final night of the festival.
Submit Your Film
Submissions for BFF 2026 open soon. Follow us for the announcement.