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20th edition
Buffalo International Film Festival
Buffalo, United States
October 8-15, 2026
8 days
About Buffalo International Film Festival
The Buffalo International Film Festival (BIFF) is an annual celebration of independent and international cinema held in Buffalo, New York. Running over eight days each October, the festival showcases a curated selection of features, shorts, and documentaries alongside filmmaker talks and community events.
Festival details
Location
Buffalo, United States
Scope
International
Focus
Independent · Documentary · Narrative · Shorts · Regional
Duration
8 days
Founded
2006
Awards
Best Feature
Standout feature.
Best Documentary
Top nonfiction.
Best WNY Film
Best Western NY filmmaker.
Special programs
Feature Competition
Narrative and doc features.
Shorts Programs
International shorts.
WNY Spotlight
Western NY filmmakers.
Filmmaker Talks
Q&As and panels.
For filmmakers
Accepted formats
Feature, Short, Documentary
Best Documentary Films
Award-Winning Documentaries
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