Byblos International Film Festival
With a history of over 7,000 years, Byblos stands among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located on the Mediterranean coast of Lebanon, the city has served as a crossroads of civilizations, welcoming Phoenician, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, and Ottoman influences throughout its rich history. Renowned for its ancient harbor, archaeological treasures, and cultural legacy, Byblos remains a symbol of heritage, creativity, and human connection, making it a unique setting where history and contemporary culture come together
WHO WE ARE
The Byblos International Film Festival (BIFF) stands as a distinctive cultural platform in Lebanon, dedicated to establishing Byblos, one of the oldest cities in the world, as a premier destination for filmmakers and film enthusiasts. It brings together filmmakers, artists, and industry voices from around the world in a setting where heritage and cinema meet
Through a rich program of local and international films, alongside screenings, panels, and workshops, BIFF fosters cultural exchange, creative collaboration, and new perspectives in storytelling
BIFF
As the home of the Byblos International Film Festival, the city provides a setting where stories from around the world are celebrated in one of humanity's oldest centers of culture and exchange
EVENT DETAILS
Dates: Second Edition 2026 | Three Evenings of Film & Culture
Location: Jardin des Artisans, Old Souk Jbeil, Byblos, Lebanon
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BIFF 2026 Festival Schedule
August 21, 2026
Opening event: Red carpet, keynote speeches, first film screenings, and live performance
August 22, 2026
Full evening of screenings, panel discussions, workshops on filmmaking
August 23, 2026
Final screenings, panel discussions, workshops, awards distribution, and closing event