Inspired by Festival International du Film Indépendant de Bruxelles that was founded in 1974, the revived Brussels Independent Film Festival continues to emphasize lesser known, vanguard cinematic works and further its tradition of galvanizing budding talent.

Most importantly, the Brussels Independent Film Festival creates a space for unique visionaries and voices. True to its history, the festival screens films of both novices and veterans —with medium and low budgets— from all over the globe. The festival’s goal is to create a warm, open atmosphere in which filmmakers, fans, critics, and producers can watch the films of emerging talents, explore new cinematic techniques and styles, and award cinematic excellence.
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The Brussels Independent Film Festival creates an intimate atmosphere in which to revel in the beauty and wonder of the cinema with like-minded cineastes from all over the globe.