Lights, camera…abduction? The 2025 Burien Film Festival (BFF) is now accepting short film entries for its annual contest, this year aligning with the theme “Beam Me Up” as part of the popular Burien UFO Festival (BUFO).
Filmmakers are invited to submit original short films of no more than seven minutes, in any genre, that creatively reference a Burien neighborhood, business or landmark.
High production quality is encouraged, and entrants can reach out to the BFF team for guidance.
Film Criteria
- The film cannot exceed 7 minutes in length.
- Based on the theme “Beam Me Up.”
- Any genre.
- Must reference or include a Burien neighborhood (see the map here), a business or landmark.
- Attempt the highest production value possible (feel free to ask our team for advice).
Deadline is July 11
Submissions are due by July 11, with selected films to be announced on Aug. 6.
The final screening and awards event will take place on Aug. 16 during the BUFO Festival.
The contest continues to shine a light on Burien’s creative talent while bringing a quirky twist to the city’s growing celebration of extraterrestrial fun.
History of BFF/BUFO
The Burien Film Festival (BFF) was founded by John White and Shelli Park in December, 2014.
The first Burien Film Festival was held in conjunction with the 3rd Annual Burien UFO Festival on April 1, 2015. Entries had to be five minutes in length, include a Man in Black and Alien chase scene, and feature local Burien businesses.
More Info:
- https://www.burienfilmfest.org
- https://filmfreeway.com/BurienFilmFestival
- https://www.facebook.com/burienfilmfestival
The winning entry of the first BFF was “Transmission,” directed by Mitch Olsen:
