5th Byron Bay International Film Festival March 4th to 13th 2011 

BYRON BAY, Australia -- The 2011 BBFF will screen for 10 days in beautiful sub-tropical Byron Bay, the first place in Australia to receive the sun, providing surf filmmakers with the opportunity to present their work at a truly distinctive film festival. Located just a short stroll from one of the world’s finest surf beaches, this Festival attracts International filmmakers, directors, producers, performers, cultural tourists and prominent members of Australia’s film and surf industry, not to mention plenty of appreciative locals.

The range of films BBFF screens is diverse and dynamic – surf films feature strongly in the exciting program of over 150 films, many of which reflect the values held by Byron’s unique local community. The Byron Bay International Film Festival has become known within the surf filmmaking community as one the most prominent places to present surf related film works. 

All films entered will automatically be considered for nomination in any award categories that the film might qualify for during the selection process. The awards include but are not limited to Best Film, Documentary, Short Film, Drama, Cinematography, Surf Film, Animation, Experimental Film, Environmental Film, Music Video, Best Young Australian Filmmaker (open to Australian Director’s and Producer’s under 25  and an award for the Best Local ‘Byron’ Film. Filmmakers are encouraged to use the paperless entry system Withoutabox and further details can be found at www.bbff.com.au

The Byron Bay International Film Festival is open to films of all lengths and all genres. Films in competition must have been completed after Jan 1st 2008.

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