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🎬 Deaffest is a British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) qualifying festival.
For the 2026 BIFA Awards, Deaffest is listed as a qualifying festival for both British Features and British Shorts (Section A).
If your film screened at Deaffest 2026 (8–10 May), that screening may satisfy the festival qualification requirement for BIFA eligibility, provided your film also meets all other applicable BIFA eligibility requirements for the relevant award category.
We’re proud that Deaffest continues to support filmmakers and creatives by providing a recognised platform that can support eligible British films on their journey towards BIFA consideration.
Find out more about BIFA eligibility and the upcoming deadlines. You can view the full list of qualifying festivals here.
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