The Barbados Independent Film Festival (BIFF) highlights the work of emerging and accomplished filmmakers and performing artists both locally and internationally. The festival showcases feature length narrative, documentary and short films.

BIFF programs feature length narrative (drama, comedy, sci-fi), documentary and short films that celebrate resilience and humankind’s capacity to overcome adversity. We give special recognition to thought-provoking films that inspire viewers to take action for a better tomorrow. The Festival also screens ocean-themed environmental and adventure shorts at our “Shorts on the Beach” screening, which is followed by the Final Festival Feature and beach party on the closing night.

View the programme of events for 2025.