International Media Festival Of Wales

21/08/2024

Our submission categories are:

Immersive or Interactive Film
Documentary Short Film
Documentary Photography
Fine Art Photography
Podcast
Drone
Music Video
Animation
Digital Art
Social Media
Television or Webisode
Short Film
Rising Star- Young Media Artist

21/08/2024

The final deadline for entries to this year's festival is 10 days away. Submit your media work to one of our exciting categories by the 31st August.

Welcome to the International Media Festival of Wales (IMF of Wales). This is an exciting industry festival created by the team behind the highly successfu...

27/07/2024

!! Two New Categories for CBFF2025 !!

We are already looking forward to, and starting preparations for, ! And we have some exciting news about next year’s festival. We are adding 2 brand new categories to our line up; Original Score and Music Video.

The introduction of the Original Score category is to recognise and celebrate those who compose the music specifically for film, helping to create the atmosphere for the audience, establishing emotions and changing the tone of the story throughout a film.

The Music Video category welcomes entries of music video with the strongest or most original concept; with remarkable ex*****on and interpretation of a song.

Overseeing both these additional categories will be our newest judge to join the team, Grammy nominated singer songwriter John Parr. During his career John has worked with countless icons of the music industry and has also diversified into film-making, writing and producing a variety of short films. His drama documentary ‘Unconquered’ was nominated at the Carmarthen Bay Film Festival 2023. We feel privileged to be able to add John’s name to the judging panel for our latest additions.

If you would like to submit your work into either of these two categories (or any of our others) please do so via our FilmFreeway platform, you can find further details and the link via our website,

https://filmfreeway.com/CarmarthenBayFilmFestival

Carmarthen Bay Film Festival CBFF - Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin is the Filmmaker’s Festive and so showcase your talent and vision here at

Carmarthen Bay Film Festival is only one of two festivals here in Wales to BAFTA British Short Film qualifying and one of only 26 in the whole of the UK. Also we are one of only six festivals in Wales to be a BAFTA Cymru and BAFTA Scotland qualifying festival. CBFF is also a IMDb qualifying festival.

We are very happy to be a member of Film Hub Wales and the British Arts Festivals Association.

Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin Carmarthen Bay Film Festival

07/06/2024

Calling all filmmakers, podcaster, documentary photographers and everyone who is in anyway connected to content creative.

Check out the International Media Festival Of Wales 2024

and taking place this November, is a great opportunity to showcase your work here in

Come and be part of one of the best industry-leading festival in .

Submit via Film Freeway - https://filmfreeway.com/internationalmediafestivalofwales to enter across our 13 categories:

• Immersive or Interactive Film
• Documentary Short Film
• Documentary Photography
• Fine Art Photography
• Podcast
• Drone
• Music Video
• Animation
• Digital Art
• Social Media
• Television or Webisode
• Short Film
• Rising Star- Young Media Artist

International Media Festival Of Wales is an exciting media festival created by the team behind the highly successful BAFTA and IMDb qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival CBFF - Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin.

Our aim is to celebrate the very best of today's content creators, programme and media makers, media related and documentary photography and writing talent here in Wales and from around the world.


& Beyond

17/05/2024

Carmarthen Bay Film Festival CBFF - Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin is holding a free industry day on Wednesday the 22nd. Please see the attached photo for details.

16/05/2024

I'm pleased to announce this year's recipient of The John Hefin Life Time Achievement Award. Angharad Mair

11/05/2024

26/04/2024

Join us on the 1st May for a showcase of our 1st, 2nd and 3rd year BA Adventure Filmmaking degree students.

Hidden Narratives

A showcase of untold stories told through Film and Imagery.

27/02/2024

Don't miss out on the chance to be part of Carmarthen Bay Film Festival CBFF - Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin; Wales Premier Film Festival and IMDb, BAFTA and BAFTA Cymru qualifying festival. https://filmfreeway.com/CarmarthenBayFilmFestival

2 DAYS TO GO!!
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE IN 2 DAYS

Carmarthen Bay Film Festival, Wales Premier Film Festival, is championing independent film-making here in Wales and worldwide and so whatever your passion; film making, industry professional or lover of independent films, come and enjoy 4 wonderful days of films, workshops, industrial events, networking and the CBFF Awards at Carmarthen Bay Film Festival CBFF - Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin.

Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this year's the BAFTA Short Film & IMDb Qualifying Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin Carmarthen Bay Film Festival by submit you film before 29th February at:

https://filmfreeway.com/CarmarthenBayFilmFestival

Carmarthen Bay Film Festival is very happy to be a member of Film Hub Wales and the British Arts Festivals Association.

15/02/2024

The Final Countdown is Under Way!

ONLY 14 DAYS TO GO UNTIL CLOSES OF SUBMISSIONS FOR THIS YEAR’s 2024

Be part of this year's the BAFTA Short Film & IMDb Qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival CBFF - Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin by submit you film before 29th February at:

https://filmfreeway.com/CarmarthenBayFilmFestival

And whoever you are, whatever your passion; film making, industry professional or lover of independent films, come and enjoy 4 wonderful days of films, workshops, industrial events, networking and the CBFF Awards at Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin Carmarthen Bay Film Festival, Wales Premier Film Festival.

Carmarthen Bay Film Festival champions independent film-making here in Wales and worldwide and very happy to be a member of Film Hub Wales and the British Arts Festivals Association.

11/02/2024

is pleased to announce our chosen charity for this year’s festival, Neuroendocrine Cancer UK (NCUK) and we would like to thank Nick Pearce - Llanelli Town Mayor, for proposing NCUK and bringing this important subject to the attention of us all.

are dedicated to providing support, information and resources to anyone affected by neuroendocrine cancer.

A diagnosis of cancer is one of the greatest challenges anyone can face. Being diagnosed with a rare or uncommon cancer can have additional consequences, not least in terms of lack of awareness, delayed diagnosis and access to expertise.

Neuroendocrine Cancer UK exists to address the unmet needs voiced by the neuroendocrine cancer community, and to support patients and their loved ones with the physical and psychological burden of neuroendocrine cancers.

Their vision is of a world in which people know how to recognise, diagnose, treat, care for and ultimately cure patients with neuroendocrine cancer.
They support all those affected by neuroendocrine cancer by:

• supporting patients and their loved ones
• addressing public perceptions of neuroendocrine cancer through awareness and education work
• influencing optimal care through advocacy work.

You can find more information about them and the vital work they do through their website: www.neuroendocrinecancer.org.uk

31/01/2024

Final Countdown to Final Submissions has begun!

One Month To Go!!

https://filmfreeway.com/CarmarthenBayFilmFestival

Submissions close 29th February

Be Part of BAFTA Short Film & IMDb Qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival CBFF - Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin

Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin Carmarthen Bay Film Festival
Wales Premier Film Festival

24/01/2024

Carmarthen Bay Film Festival CBFF - Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin
The Film Maker's Festival – Excellence Should Been Seen On Screen

With a little over a month to go until the Final Submissions deadline for this year’s Carmarthen Bay Film Festival, things are continuing to hot up with an incredible quality and diversity of subjects and talent throughout the many films that we have already received.

Independent film-makers, don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to be screened both online and in person at CBFF2024 this May and gain one of the 2 selections needed for your film to become BAFTA qualifying. This will also give you IMDb qualification, BAFTA Cymru qualifying if your film has a connection to Wales or BAFTA Scotland qualifying if it is connected to Scotland.

Submit you film before 29th February via our FilmFreeway page:

https://filmfreeway.com/CarmarthenBayFilmFestival

Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin Carmarthen Bay Film Festival is a champion of independent film-making here in and worldwide and very happy to be a member of Film Hub Wales and the British Arts Festivals Association.

16/01/2024

Carmarthen Bay Film Festival CBFF - Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin is delighted to announce that the Grammy nominated singer songwriter John Parr will be joining our festival judging panel, overseeing our brand new Movie Soundtrack category for CBFF2025.

John’s career to date has been a long and diverse one, taking off in the 1980’s when his legendary single ‘St Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)’ became a number one hit worldwide. Best known for being the title track for Joel Schumacher’s classic 1985 ‘brat pack’ movie St Elmo’s Fire, the song was originally written as an anthem for wheelchair athlete Rick Hansen and his ‘Man in Motion’ journey around the world. John has written and performed title tracks and music for 15 Hollywood films, including ‘Three Men and a Baby’, ‘The Running Man’, ‘Near Dark’ and ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’.

During his career John has worked with countless icons of the music industry, touring with world renowned musicians such as Tina Turner, The Beach Boys and Heart, and selling over 10 million albums globally. As a songwriter he has written for various artists including Tom Jones, Meatloaf, The Monkees and The Who’s Roger Daltrey.

John is an ambassador for the United Service Organizations (USO), USA Cares and Military Families, and his album ‘The Mission’ was inspired by the sacrifices made by service men and women, with proceeds from this album going to military charities to help with the rehabilitation of troops.

Since diversifying into film-making John has written and produced a variety of short films, including ‘Road to Damascus’, produced with his business partner Chris Munro, and coming in the top ten at the Academy Awards for Best Live Action Short Film.

Most recently John has set up a new film division and its first production, a drama documentary titled ‘Unconquered’, told the story of the lives of two former soldiers injured in the line of duty. It went on to win 120 awards around the world, and was also nominated at the Carmarthen Bay Film Festival 2023.

Come along and meet John at this year’s festival in May and don’t forget that there is still time to submit your films before 29th February at https://filmfreeway.com/CarmarthenBayFilmFestival

03/01/2024

Carmarthen Bay Film Festival
The Film Maker's Festival

With the beginning of the new year we are also entering into the final opportunity for submission for and beginning all the preparations to welcome you all here at the Ffwrnes Theatre , , and online on the Sparqfest Film Festival Platform, next May. It is looking to be a very special Carmarthen Bay Film Festival this year.

If you are a film-maker and would like to be part of this year’s BAFTA Short Film & BAFTA Cymru Qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival CBFF - Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin please submit you film before 29th February via our FilmFreeway page:

https://filmfreeway.com/CarmarthenBayFilmFestival

And whoever your are, film making, an industry professional or a lover of independent films,come and join us and experience 4 wonderful days of films, workshops, industrial events, networking and the CBFF Awards at Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin Carmarthen Bay Film Festival, Wales Premier Film Festival.

Carmarthen Bay Film Festival Festival is a champion of independent film-making here in Wales and worldwide and very happy to be a member of Film Hub Wales and the British Arts Festivals Association.

25/12/2023

Once you have finished your turkey, sherry and mince pie, read through our 2024 competition categories and submit your media work for a chance to be screened in November, and possibly win. Our Filmfreeway submission portal is now open. https://filmfreeway.com/internationalmediafestivalofwales

23/12/2023

--MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY FILM MAKING 2024 --

From the whole team here at Carmarthen Bay Film Festival CBFF - Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and New Year!!

!!Happy Film Making in 2024!!

See you very soon at

21/12/2023

International Media Festival Of Wales - IMFWales is Now Open!


Creativity is the Future and You Are the Creatives

IMFWales is an exciting industry festival created by the team behind the highly successful BAFTA and BAFTA Cymru qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival.

Come and be part of one of the best industry-leading festival in ; submit your project now.

https://filmfreeway.com/internationalmediafestivalofwales

Our aim is to celebrate the very best of today's content creators, programme and media makers, media related and documentary photography and writing talent here in Wales and from around the world.

This year the International Media Festival Of Wales features 13 categories covering documentary and fine art photography, short film, short documentary film, animation, immersive or Interactive film, television or webisode, drone, podcast, social media, digital art and our Under 21 - Rising Star category.

IMFWales2024 is not just about getting your project seen or read; it's about you! We want to help you get noticed.

During the festival there will be screenings, exhibitions, seminars, and much more.



- a Carmarthen Bay Film Festival CBFF - Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin festival

30/11/2023

– ‘NEARLY THERE’ Submissions – LAST DAY

Today is the last day to take advantage of this seasons 'Nearly There' Submissions offer.

Carmarthen Bay Film Festival is and a champion of independent film-making here in Wales and worldwide.

Submit your film via our FilmFreeway page and come be a part of next May’s BAFTAand BAFTA Cymru qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival CBFF - Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin at the Ffwrnes Theatre , , and online on the SparqfestFilm Festival Platform.

https://filmfreeway.com/CarmarthenBayFilmFestival

Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin Carmarthen Bay Film Festivalis very happy to be a member of Film Hub Walesand the British Arts Festivals Association

30/11/2023

– The Film-Marker’s Festival

‘NEARLY THERE’ Submissions – LAST DAY



All independent filmmakers, today is the last day to take advantage of this seasons 'Nearly There' Submissions offer.

Submit your film via our FilmFreeway page and come be a part of next May’s BAFTA and BAFTA Cymru qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival CBFF - Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin at the Ffwrnes Theatre , , and online on the Sparqfest Film Festival Platform.

https://filmfreeway.com/CarmarthenBayFilmFestival

Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin Carmarthen Bay Film Festival is very happy to be a member of Film Hub Wales and the British Arts Festivals Association.

28/11/2023

Carmarthen Bay Film Festival –
THE FILM MAKER’S FESTIVAL
‘NEARLY THERE’ Submissions Close In 2 Days

All independent filmmakers, only 2 more days to take advantage of this seasons 'Nearly There' Submissions offer.

Submit your film via our FilmFreeway page and come be a part of next May’s BAFTA and BAFTA Cymru qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival CBFF - Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin at the Ffwrnes Theatre , , and online on the Sparqfest Film Festival Platform.

https://filmfreeway.com/CarmarthenBayFilmFestival



Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin Carmarthen Bay Film Festival is very happy to be a member of Film Hub Wales and the British Arts Festivals Association.

27/11/2023

CARMARTHEN BAY FILM FESTIVAL – CBFF2024
THE FILM MAKER’S FESTIVAL
‘NEARLY THERE’ SUBMISSIONS CLOSE IN 3 DAYS

All independent filmmakers

Don’t miss your opportunity to take advantage of this seasons 'Nearly There' Submissions offer.

Submit your film via our FilmFreeway page and come be a part of next May’s BAFTA and BAFTA Cymru qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival CBFF - Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin at the Ffwrnes Theatre , , and online on the Sparqfest Film Festival Platform.

https://filmfreeway.com/CarmarthenBayFilmFestival



Carmarthen Bay Film Festival is very happy to be a member of Film Hub Wales and the British Arts Festivals Association.

26/10/2023

We are proud to present our winners of the 2023 festival awards. Well done to everyone who was selected for screenings and and won an award.