BIFF recognizes the short film structure presents some of the greatest challenges in filmmaking and that creating a truly inspiring short film is among the single highest forms of the craft.
Our carefully designed groupings provide a special draw for film lovers.
Occasionally a little bit south of high concept. Maybe a little bit bizarre. Certainly all out of the ordinary.
Directed by Pablo Munoz Gomez
Directed by Cable Hardin
Directed by Monika Petrillo
Directed by Andreas Feix
Directed by Mike Seely
Directed by Robyn Grace
Thematically complimentary shorts centering on a noticeable family drama motif.
Directed by Lo Xu-Ming Tong
Directed by Sam Yates
Directed by Caroline Lindy & Greta Titleman
Directed by Ursula Ellis
Directed by Ryan Ward
A series that focus on moral dilemmas of varying positive moral outcome, calling on audiences to dwell on human nature and the foundations of ethical objectivity.
Directed by Toma Waszarow
Directed by Marlen Ríos-Farjat
Directed by Angie Su
Directed by Martin Turk
Directed by Matthew Gentile
Directed by Assaf Machnes
A focus on the moments that bring people together to celebrate humanity in the face of adversity.
Directed by Jani Ilomäki
Directed by Ashton Avila
Directed by Teresa Bellon & Cesar Calvillo
Directed by Javier Enrique Perez
Directed by Jordan Cooper
Directed by Faustino Garcia Zamora
Like the vacation you extend to get more out of it, some of the best short films are the ones that know how to work a longer running time the right way. Sit down, take a breather, and enjoy an eclectic short slot with both intricate and high concept films.
Directed by Noëmie Nicolas
Directed by Ali Kalthami
Directed by Matthieu Boivineau
Shorts featuring children or children’s stories. PARENTAL NOTICE that there is one short in this slot that uses the alternative word for donkey 3 times in a context that has nothing to do with animals.
Directed by Peter Stanley-Ward
Directed by Alaro Ron
Directed by Seyed M. Tabatabaei
Directed by Mercedes Marro
Directed by Gregg Jeffs
Directed by Gustavo Teixeira
Directed by Theo Taplitz
Art and love have a seemingly intertwined relationship that can feel like a serious, heartwarming, awkward, hilarious ride. A seemingly endless experience these filmmakers were able to capture in a finite period of time. Some shorts more light and fluffy, others more serious and contemplative.
Directed by Terence Nance
Directed by Cesar Roldan
Directed by Mariano Biasin
Directed by James Kennedy
Directed by Joe Talbot
The real world. As it happens. With the boring parts edited out.
Directed by Matthew Hashiguchi
Directed by David Darg
Directed by Heather Condo
Directed by Niki Padidar
Filmmaking isn’t just for Hollywood anymore. Since it’s inception the Beloit International Film Festival has shown our community the power of independent and internationally made films. Many of these films in the past have come from communities just a drive away from our own, dazzling us with Hollywood-quality productions and unique regional flavor.
Directed by Marc Kornblatt
Directed by Brendan T. Jones
Directed by Allison Davis Wood
Directed by Ron Johnson
Directed by Xia Magnus
We love our WI/IL filmmakers. A lot! There are a lot of great stories in our states, and we’re making sure they’re available for you to see.
Directed by Joe Bowes
Directed by Robert Bruce Carter
Directed by Ryan Allsop
Directed by Kevin Pontuti
Directed by Zubaydah Bashir
Director by Steve Sepulveda
Directed by Mary Jo Zefeldt
Directed by Quinn Wilson
Directed by Hannah Christensen
Directed by Jennida Chase and Hassan Pitts
Directed by L. Gabriel Gonda
Directed by Alice Vial
Directed by Devon Manney
Directed by Arianna Del Grosso
Directed by Katori Hall
Directed by Andrew Gralton & Tia Richardson
Directed by Erin Sanger
