March 23rd, 2024 was an amazing day in Barcelona! ๐ฅ Our recent live screening captivated the audience.
๐ธ Check out the highlights from the screening in the images above! ๐ธ
Do you want to join us for the next event and have the same experience as other filmmakers? ๐ฌ
โฎโฎโฎโฎโฎ "BIA is one of the finest festivals around the world. Internationally known, I was humbly honored to be a part of the festival this Spring โ24 as a finalist amongst the winning creative geniuses. Great communication, friendly, & kind-hearted people running BIA - a festival well worth it!" - Linda Pallotta
โฎโฎโฎโฎโฎ "This is really an Indie Film Festival. You noticed that the team is working there with all heart. The venue in Barcelona city had a very familiar atmosphere and this was the perfect occasion to mingle and share points of view and even collaborate with other filmmakers. I warmly recommend BIA to all of you who like an honest approach to the indie film festivals." - Frank Reyes
In our previous edition, we were honored to award OSCARยฎ nominated director Ivan Goldschmidt, who proudly joined us as a Jury Member alongside many other esteemed jurors, such as Ian Sciacaluga (Raindanceยฎ Nominee).
The Barcelona Indie Awards has quickly become a favorite festival among independent filmmakers. In just a few years, BIA has earned a spot in the ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ๐๐ worldwide.
Our commitment lies in presenting the entire Official Selection at our live event, offering filmmakers and guests the chance to participate in Q&A sessions, panels, Special Promotional Interviews, and award ceremonies. This creates a perfect networking opportunities with directors, cast, crew, and industry insiders. Moreover, we will be awarding the top film at the Gala Live Screening Event, with a cash prize of 500 USD ๐
Our past seasons shone with award-nominated brilliance! We celebrated Alex Lora Cercos' outstanding achievements, winner of six New York Emmysยฎ and finalist at Oscarsยฎ-Student Academy Awards. BAFTA recognition also graced our event, with Shaun Clark, Freya Billington, Luke Andrews, and Piotr Szkopiak showcasing their remarkable talents. Shaun Clark's work garnered BAFTA nominations and triumphs at prestigious festivals such as the Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival and the British Animation Awards. Meanwhile, Freya Billington and Luke Andrews earned BAFTA-shortlisted status, and Piotr Szkopiak secured a BAFTA nomination for his directing prowess.
Every Award Winner gets the OFFICIAL DIPLOMA and festival laurels recognizing their achievement in their category. But there's more excitement! The jury picks one outstanding project to win the FESTIVAL TROPHY and a cool cash prize of 500 USD! Find out who wins at the Live Screening Event at the Zumzeig Cinema.
๐ท๐น๐ถ๐ญ๐ฌ๐บ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต๐จ๐ณ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐น๐ ๐ป๐ฌ๐จ๐ด
To ensure fairness, we select a diverse group of independent jurors from around the world. These jurors come from different backgrounds, providing a global outlook to the awards.
Every project submitted will be carefully evaluated by at least three judges. Our jury includes respected members from Spain, Italy, the UK, Germany, and the United States. It's a worldwide discussion, guaranteeing that your masterpiece gets the acknowledgment it merits, regardless of its origin.
๐ฑ๐ผ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ ๐บ๐ป๐จ๐ป๐ผ๐บ ๐ฌ๐ฟ๐ท๐ณ๐จ๐ต๐จ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต
โถ FINALIST - Your project has received high praise from our jury and could win an award in its category.
โถ SELECTED - Your project has been chosen for the live screening and could win an award in its category.
โถ AWARD WINNER - Your project has won in its category.
๐ MAIN PRIZE WINNER - The recipient of the prestigious festival trophy and a cash prize of 500 USD.