IBFFN is now accepting submissions until August 31, 2008 and is dedicated to discovering emerging filmmakers and promoting their work. All official IBFFN film selections receive tremendous exposure, reaching the festivals broad audience that attracts representatives from distribution companies and leading industry film executives. After screening at IBFFN, a number of films have received international recognition and distribution offers.

Accepted filmmakers receive an all access festival pass, informative panels, enjoy fabulous parties and wonderful screenings. Selected films are eligible for awards. Screen your film and immerse yourself in Nashville's diverse and dynamic entertainment community.

Submit your film today!

IBFFN is open to independently produced national and international films in the following genres:
Short Narrative, Feature Narrative, Documentary Long/Short and Animation. Also accepting faith-based, health & environment and sports-related films.

Competition films must not have had major theatrical release or US broadcast airing prior to the festival.

Films entered into competition, whether international or from the U.S. must be directed, produced, or principally acted by an artist of African descent. You may clarify questions of eligibility prior to submission of entry by e-mailing us at info@ibffnashville.com.