BIHF Short Film Competition
BIHF Short Film Competition
BIHF be showcasing the 20 finalists for this year’s short film competition.
They’ll be screening both the Irish and International finalists on the night, starting with the international entries from 7pm, followed by the Irish finalists (9:30pm). There’ll be a short interval between the two showcases
Audience members will be asked to vote for their favourites (Irish/International) on the night with a Grand jury prize also available within both categories.
BIHF be showcasing the 20 finalists for this year’s short film competition.
International - 7pm
Irish - 9:30pm
They’ll be screening both the Irish and International finalists on the night, starting with the international entries from 7pm, followed by the Irish finalists (9:30pm). There’ll be a short interval between the two showcases.
Audience members will be asked to vote for their favourites (Irish/International) on the night with a Grand jury prize also available within both categories.
There’s also the ‘First Blood’ & ‘Bloody Women’ awards up for grabs as they celebrate first-time filmmakers and female directors respectively.
The venue is BYOB so come on down and enjoy an eclectic mix of shorts made by filmmakers from around the world
Show Info
In-Person
Venue: 12-13 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DB
Access: Directly from Shaftesbury Square
Performance(s): Monday 27th October 2025
Doors: 6.30pm GMT
Starts: 7:00pm GMT (Book Bar* will not be open, BYOB welcome)
Age Guidance: 18+
Run Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Disabled Access: Theatre (ground floor) is fully accessible. Toilets & Book Bar (1st floor) are accessible via a wheelchair platform lift. Carer tickets available: Call 028 9032 5881 to book.
Online
This show will not be online.
*The Book Bar is our charity bar, run to help support Accidental & the new building.
Ticket Info
Please book a ticket per person watching to avoid viewing issues.
£6 - WATCH IN-PERSON TICKET - a standard ticket that gives you in-person access to watch the show in the theatre.
£10 - DONATION TICKET - a special ticket that gives a little extra to the exceptional and hardworking artists creating the show.
