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BENGALURU INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL

BIFFes – Bengaluru International Film Festival – the flagship cultural congregation of the capital city of Bengaluru – Riding on the stupendous success of the past 13 years, the 14th Edition of BIFFes, with FlAPF Accreditation, will be held from 23 – 30, March 2023. The film festival, which took its genesis, in the winter of 2006, has risen in size, scope and stature, carving a special niche for itself as a must see festival, in these last 13 Editions. BIFFes brings with it a bounteous bouquet promising enriching experience and engagement with cinema, in its 14th Edition.

Asian Competition

The Asian Competition Section acts as a window to filmmakers in the Asian region to display contemporary trends, styles and shared narrative concerns that have engaged them. Eventual winners are picked by a panel of eminent jurors.

Indian Competition

The Indian Competition Section provides a platform for showcasing the best of Indian filmmaking talent. It also enables them gain recognition for their works. The submissions are judged by a panel of experts.

Kannada Competition

The Kannada Competition Section provides a window for exhibiting the best of Kannada language films made during the year with the winners being picked by a jury of experts. Besides rewarding the creative works and recognising local talents, it also enables the filmmakers to gain recognition, and enable prospective overseas curators to pick Kannada films for their festival circuits.

Curated Events

The Cinema of World Section showcases a multifarious selection of films from across the globe. It provides an opportunity for cinephiles to experience the diverse talents, contemporary cinemas and trends, besides promoting cultural exchanges and understanding between nations.

Fipresci Jury at 14th Biffes Bengaluru

The Biffes has decided to install FIPRESCI jury at the 14th Biffes 2023. Accordingly, FIPRESCI (International Federation of Film) has constituted the Fipresci Jury at the 14th Bengaluru International to present FIPRESCI JURY AWARD in the Indian Competition section. The selected film will be presented with the prestigious Fipresci Certificate.

Centenary celebration of V.K. Murthy

To mark the centenary of the noted cinematographer V.K. Murthy, (1923-2014) the Dada Phalke Award Winner, a retrospective of his films is being held at the 14th Biffes, 23-30, 2023.