The fifteenth annual Burbank International Film Festival takes place September 21st-24th in Downtown Burbank. It will feature screenings of over 180 films from around the world from over 25 countries. Festival Screenings take place at Burbank AMC 16 Theatres (125 E. Palm Ave. Burbank, CA 91502). Their goal is to shine a light on the unknown artist of today, helping them become the celebrated filmmakers of tomorrow.
The festival begins with an Opening Night Ceremony, Featured films and Reception. The four-day festival includes film screenings, Q&A’s featuring celebrities and industry professionals, red carpet receptions, parties and special events. All Friday and Saturday Night screening tickets include a wristband good for entrance to the After-Parties. The festival will culminate with the Semi-formal Closing Night Dinner and Awards Gala.
Burbank, California is the Media Capital of the World, and it’s here that Hollywood filmmaking first began. The Burbank International Film Festival’s primary mission is to maintain that enduring creative spirit and promote up-and-coming artists by opening a gateway to expand their careers in the center of the entertainment industry. They are committed to providing a unique filmmaker & film festival experience few can offer.
In that mission, BIFF attracts and welcomes Film Distributors looking for motion pictures to market and sell throughout the world. Distributors need films for theatrical, DVD, VOD, internet streaming and other online worldwide distribution platforms. They pride themselves on being able to put festival filmmakers in direct contact with distributors looking for fresh content and have successfully secured distribution deals for many of the festival films.
Burbank is home to world-famous studios and production houses including Warner Bros., The Walt Disney Company, The Burbank Studios, Universal Pictures, ABC, NBC, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. The Burbank International Film Festival captures its home city’s rich history and movie making magic by showcasing original cinematic art from around the globe. BIFF also continues to introduce new award categories to keep its festival at the forefront of the industry.