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.

Cultural Equity

Cultural equity aims to be a platform for the voices and perspectives of underrepresented cultures. This year focusing the Muslim immigrant experience.

Sat Feb 23, 2019 – 12:00 pm | Domenico’s
Sun Mar 3, 2019 – 2:30 pm | Bagels & More

Existence of Mattering

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.

Mon Feb 25, 2019 – 7:30 pm | Hendricks Arts Center
Fri Mar 1, 2019 – 2:30 pm | Bagels & More

Kid’s Saturday Morning Indie

Shorts featuring children or children’s stories.

Sat Feb 23, 2019 – 12:00 pm | Beloit Public Library
Sat Mar 2, 2019 – 12:00 pm | Beloit Public Library

Live, Laugh, Love

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.

Sat Feb 23, 2019 – 2:30 pm | La Casa Grande
Sat Mar 2, 2019 – 2:30 pm | Hendricks Arts Center

WI / IL – One

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.

Sat Feb 23, 2019 – 7:30 pm | Domenico’s
Fri Feb 22, 2019 – 5:00 pm | Hendricks Arts Center

WI / IL – Two

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.

Sun Feb 24, 2019 – 12:00 pm | Hendricks Arts Center
Fri Feb 22, 2019 – 7:30 pm | Bagels & More

WI / IL – Three

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.

Sat Feb 23, 2019 – 7:30 pm | La Casa Grande
Sun Feb 24, 2019 – 12:00 pm | La Casa Grande

Not A Short Slot
Shorts Screened w/ A Feature Film

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BIFF | Beloit International Film Festival