**ENTRY FEES ARE IN US DOLLARS AND NON-REFUNDABLE
* Proof of eligibility required for Kidz Shortz & Florida Filmmaker Categories.
* Fee Waivers available to students with proof of age/enrollment
* All films with a total runtime of 40 minutes or over are considered feature films. All films less than 40 minutes are considered short films.
* Please indicate the country of production, language(s), short synopsis and total running time (at time of submission).
* Works in progress will be considered for submission.
* Films must be in English or have English subtitles.
* All films must be submitted as either an online screener or on 3 DVD/Blu-rays (all regions accepted) for consideration.
* DVDs must be labeled clearly with the title, running time and contact information (including name, address and phone number).
* DVD/Blu-rays will be returned if a self-addressed stamped envelope accompanies submission.
* If your film is selected, an HD digital copy, DVD or Blu-ray copy of the film is required for exhibiting.
* If your film is selected, then you will be asked to provide stills from the film; press materials; headshot and filmography of director; b&w and/or color and video trailer (if available).
* All films submitted must be free from any legal disputes and the filmmaker must have cleared all rights for music and exhibition.
* Once a film has been selected it cannot be withdrawn from the festival program during or prior to the event. If your film was accepted to be shown in the Bonita Springs International Film Festival, you and/or your production company, distributors etc. won’t be allowed to withdraw the selected film from our film festival.
* BIFF reserves the right not to choose a winner from any category.