FAQ

What is IB Film?

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IB Film an art class part of the International Baccalaureate Programme. The IB is commonly compared to the AP system in the U.S. The IB is a two year high school programme (11th-12th grade).  The IB’s mission is to “develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect”. 

 

Do I have to be an IB student to submit?

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As long as you were at one point enrolled in an IB film course, you can submit the films you made for that class.

 

Does it cost anything?

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Submitting your films is completely free. We partner with FilmFreeway, a submission platform specifically built for film festivals.

 

How many films can I submit?

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You can submit as many IB films as you want, as long as they are yours, and were made during the 2 year course. 

 

When and where is the IB Film Festival?

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The IB Film Festival will be hosted in Los Angeles, California at the International School of Los Angeles.  

 

When will I be notified if I win?

 

The official selection is notified in November. The 7 winners for each category are notified and showcased in December.