FAQs

How can I submit my film to BOFF3?

Please read the Terms and Conditions and click the banner for each category where you want to submit your film(s).
You will then fill out an application/registration form and you will have to agree to our Uploader Agreement.

If you have any issues uploading your film(s), please contact support@babelgum.com. For any other questions non-related to upload issues, please email festival@babelgum.com.

What awards will my film be eligible for?

All Festival Entries will be eligible for the following awards: a Babelgum Online Film Festival Jury Award (one 1st Place and one Runner Up per Category); a Babelgum Online Film Festival Audience Award (one per Category); the Stoli Emerging Filmmaker Award (one per Category); a Best Viral Short Award; and a Grand Jury Award.

How are the winners decided?

The winner of the Jury Awards for each category will be determined by the Babelgum Online Film Festival Jurors (see "3rd Babelgum Online Film Festival Jury"). The winner of the Stoli Emerging Filmmaker Award and the Best Viral Short Award will be determined by a panel consisting of Jurors and Babel representatives. The winner of the Audience Award for each Category will be determined according to the number of votes received by Babel during the online and mobile voting period.

When does the voting begin?

Submissions will be accepted from March 11 through March 28. The Babelgum audience will be able to start voting online and via mobile devices between March 29 and April 3. The voting period will continue for at least 15 days until a date to be announced on the Babelgum website. Further information about the submission specifications and regulations, including deadlines, are available at www.babelgum.com/online-film-festival.

What can I win?

If you are the 1st Place winner of a Jury Award, you will receive a cash prize of US $3,000 (three thousand dollars). If you are a runner-up, you will receive US $1,000 (one thousand dollars). The winner of the Best Viral Short Award will receive US $2,000 (two thousand dollars). If you are the winner of an Audience Award, you will receive a prize to be determined by Babel and announced on the Babelgum website. If you are the winner of the Stoli Emerging Filmmaker Award, your film will be screened along with other winners and honored at a reception during the Tribeca Film Festival.

Audience FAQs

Can I still watch all the films that entered the 2nd Babelgum Online Film Festival?

Yes, all the films are available here: www.babelgum.com/online-film-festival

Any questions please contact: festival@babelgum.com