Call for Entries Open
IBFFA
আন্তর্জাতিক বাংলা চলচ্চিত্র উৎসব অস্ট্রেলিয়া
International Bangla Film Festival Australia
6 – 8 November 2026 · Sydney
BangladeshAustralia
Call for entries open. 6–8 November 2026, Sydney.
Call for Entriesচলচ্চিত্র
Submit Your Film to IBFFA 2026
We invite films from Bengali communities around the world — in any language, with subtitles — to be part of the inaugural International Bangla Film Festival Australia, this November in Sydney. Submissions are completely free in our first year.
Entry Fee
Free
For everyone, from any country
Submission Deadline
15 October 2026
Via Google Drive link + form
Selections Announced
October 2026
All filmmakers notified by email
Entries close 15 October 2026. Official Selection announced October 2026.
About the Festivalসংস্কৃতি
Our Story
The International Bangla Film Festival Australia (IBFFA) is Australia’s first and only dedicated Bangla-language film festival — a groundbreaking cultural event that celebrates the richness, diversity, and creative brilliance of Bangla cinema.
Founded with a vision to bridge cultures and inspire the next generation of storytellers, IBFFA brings together filmmakers, industry professionals, and audiences from across Australia and the world to experience the power of Bangla storytelling on the big screen.
From feature films and documentaries to short films and animation, IBFFA showcases the very best of Bangla cinema alongside industry panels, masterclasses, and networking events that foster collaboration and growth.
বাংলাদেশ
Bangladesh
অস্ট্রেলিয়া
Australia
Celebrating Stories. Connecting Cultures. Inspiring the Future.
গল্প · সংস্কৃতি · ভবিষ্যৎ
Two nations · one screen
What's Onউৎসব
Festival Programme
6 November 2026 · 6:00 PM
Opening Night Gala
Red carpet, welcome, and the premiere of our opening film.
Learn More7 November 2026 · 10:00 AM
Industry Day
Panels, masterclasses, and networking with filmmakers and industry.
Learn More8 November 2026 · 6:00 PM
Closing Night & Awards
The closing film, awards, and a farewell celebration.
Learn More2026 Official Selectionগল্প
To Be Announced
Our inaugural Official Selection will be announced in October 2026. Submit your film now to be part of history — Australia's first international Bangla film festival.
Stay Updatedসংবাদ
Latest News
News
15 July 2026
IBFFA Announces Inaugural Festival for November 2026
The International Bangla Film Festival Australia is proud to announce its inaugural edition, taking place 6–8 November 2026 in Sydney.
Read MoreAnnouncement
10 July 2026
Film Submissions Now Open — Free for Everyone
Filmmakers from Bengali communities around the world are invited to submit their films for the inaugural IBFFA programme — with no entry fees.
Read MoreAnnouncement
5 July 2026
IBFFA Calls for Founding Volunteers
Be part of festival history — IBFFA is assembling its founding volunteer team for the inaugural edition in November 2026.
Read MoreGet Involvedস্বেচ্ছাসেবক
Volunteer at IBFFA
Join the founding volunteer team of Australia's first international Bangla film festival. Help us welcome filmmakers and audiences from around the world — and be part of festival history from day one. No experience required, just enthusiasm for film and community.
- Festival access
- Training & experience
- Community & connections
- Official festival credit
Partnershipsঅংশীদার
Become a Founding Partner
Support Australia's first international Bangla film festival and place your organisation at the heart of a landmark cultural moment — reaching Bangladeshi-Australian and South Asian communities, film lovers, and industry across the country.
Brand Visibility
Prominent exposure across the festival, its campaigns, and national media coverage of a first-of-its-kind event.
Community Engagement
Direct connection with Bangladeshi-Australian and South Asian audiences across Sydney and beyond.
Cultural Leadership
Be recognised as a founding supporter of Australia's newest multicultural arts institution.
Audience Development
Alignment with government and Screen NSW priorities for audience development and cultural diversity on screen.
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