AWARDS & PRIZES
At BIFF we feel it’s important to recognise multiple areas of technical and creative filmmaking and our awards categories reflect that.
Our team of filmmakers will assess each selected film and announcements will be made during our award ceremony on the evening of Sunday the 12th of April 2026.
Filmmakers will be presented with a physical engraved award and be sent a digital certificate.
Categories:
Best Directing
Best Cinematography
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Best Production Design
Best Score
Best SFX
Best VFX
Best Animation
Best Horror
Best Sci-Fi
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Documentary
Best Thriller
Best UK Feature Film
Best International Feature Film
Best UK Short Film
Best International Short Film
Best UK Student Film
Best International Student Film
Best of Bedford {This award is for films with any link to Bedfordshire}