Submit Your IB Film to IB Film Fest's Second Edition
We are thrilled to invite you to submit your film to the IB Film Fest! This is your chance to showcase your creative vision in any IB film role.
Use Code IB2025 for 50% off fee
Why you should submit a film?
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Recognition - Your film could be screened in IB schools around the world!
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It's safe - We make sure that all submissions follow the academic honesty and privacy policies of the IB. Your film will not be on public display online. We only screen them at IB Schools who host the fest.
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It's discounted - Use the code IB2024 for 50% off the submission fee!
Submit your IB Clips now:
Use Code IB2024 for 50% off fee
Film Roles
You can chose to submit any film clip from any of the 5 IB Film roles. If you want your film to be judged holistically and not just on one role, submit as "general" role.
Director
The director is the creative leader of a film production. Their primary role is to bring the script to life, translating the written words into visual and auditory storytelling. Directors guide the actors' performances, making sure they deliver the desired emotions and portray the characters effectively.
Cinematographer
The cinematographer is responsible for the visual aspect of the film. They work closely with the director to capture the desired mood, tone, and composition through the camera. Cinematographers choose the appropriate camera angles, lighting setups, lenses, and camera movements to enhance the story's emotional impact and atmosphere.
Editor
The editor plays a critical role in the post-production process. They take all the footage shot during production and shape it into a cohesive and engaging story. Editors select the best takes, arrange the scenes in the desired order, and cut out unnecessary elements to maintain the film's pacing and narrative flow.
Sound Designer
The sound designer is responsible for the film's auditory experience. They design and create all the sound elements, including dialogue, music, and sound effects. Sound designers carefully balance and mix these elements to enhance the storytelling, immerse the audience in the world of the film, and evoke specific emotions.
Screen Writer
The screenwriter is the initial architect of the film's story. They write the script, crafting the dialogue, characters, and narrative structure. Screenwriters work closely with the director and sometimes the producers to develop and refine the script, ensuring it effectively communicates the intended theme and vision.
General
General submissions will be evaluated with a more holistic judging criteria, taking into account all of the film roles at once, instead of specializing on one role.
Graduate *NEW CATEGORY*
This category is for filmmakers who have graduated the IB Film program and want to showcase the work they produced since graduation using the skills they have learned. We want to see your growth!
Alternative *NEW CATEGORY*
This category is for films who do not fit the typical "mold" of traditional student films. Animation, stop motion, abstract, modern, we want to see it all. This is the place to express yourself.