Festivals
Closing Soon!
Melbourne International Film Festival
The Melbourne International Film Festival established in 1952 (60th – 2011) is the most significant screen event in Australia. MIFF takes place in the heart of the city and presents an acclaimed screening program alongside contextualised, industry and celebratory events. MIFF showcases both the best in current cinema from around the world as well as retrospectives, tributes, and 'talking pictures' programs. Since its inception MIFF has been committed to local film and screens an Australian survey as well as hosting celebratory world premieres for of Australian films.
Deadline: 1 March 2012
Under the Radar Film Competition
The City of Port Philip Youth Services will be hosting a under 21's open entry category in this year's St Kilda Film Festival.
Over the past few years it has been noted that there is a growing number of young film makers producing shorts. Although, the St Kilda Film Festival is an open entry competition it is often difficult for young people to compete against more experienced film makers of an older age. This category will be solely dedicated to the work that is being produced by young filmmakers in Australia; films that have been produced outside Australia will not be included.
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Open Call for Festivals
Over the Fence Comedy Film Festival
OTF aims to celebrate new and independent filmmakers, their comic masterpieces and their excellent sense of humour. We are committed to encouraging and stimulating comedy film production in Australia and WA in particular. We remain dedicated to producing a festival which celebrates the genre of comedy and always entertains and inspires.
Deadline: 5 March 2012
Revelation Perth International Film Festival
Each year Rev receives around 500 short, feature, animated, experimental and documentary films from around the globe through our call for entries. It's an enormously satisfying experience for our selection panels and we all look forward to feeling the pulse of the international independent film community through the great diversity of work we receive. For more info
Deadline: 31 March 2012
Aurora Short Film Festival
The Aurora Short Film Festival is open for entries! Anything under 10 minutes is what they're looking for. Drama, documentary, music videos, animation... anything!
If you're after a cash prize, industry recognition, or you're just in it for the love of the craft, then get your creative cap on and enter.
Deadline: 30 April 2012
Rottofest
Rottofest, Western Australia’s only ‘overseas’ festival that you don’t need a passport for, is accepting comedy short film and sketch entries from across Australia for this year’s Festival to be held on Rottnest Island from Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 September 2012.
The fourth annual Rottofest will be a weekend of film, comedy and music, which celebrates the finest comedy filmmakers and stand-up comedians from across the country, judged by a panel of leading industry experts.
Deadline: 20 July 2012 (Earlybird April 27th)
Festivals Closed for 2012
Dungog Film Festival
The Dungog Film Festival is something wholly unique to this country - a festival that celebrates Australian films exclusively in a non-competitive environment. The principle objective of the festival is to increase the appreciation of Australian screen culture and heritage. DFF showcases new Australian screen content, honours leading Australian filmmakers, and creates a context for contemporary Australian works by getting the classics out of the vaults and back into the cinemas. By hosting the world's biggest celebration of Australian films, Dungog has become a key event on the screen industry’s calendar and a must for lovers of Australian screen culture.
Deadline: Closed
My Queer Career
Calling all AUSTRALIAN FILMMAKERS who are queer or have made a queer film. The 2012 My Queer Career competition is seeking entries. My Queer Career is one of the world's most prestigious awards for queer short filmmakers and is only open to locally produced work. The major prize includes $3,000 cash and automatic inclusion in the international queer shorts competition, the IRIS PRIZE. Other prizes include in-kind production facilities and support to the value of $15,000.
Deadline: Closed
Heart of Gold
Over 4 days in Autumn, the Heart of Gold International Film Festival combines the genuine warmth and hospitality of a country town with Local and International films that are entertaining, thought-provoking and express a positive view of the world and humanity.
Entering its sixth year in 2012, Heart of Gold is gaining the recognition and size to establish itself among the best competitive short film festivals in Australia.
Deadline: Closed
Flicker Fest
Flickerfest presented by ING DIRECT, renowned as Sydney¹s first outdoor beachside cinema, kicks off the summer movie season under the stars at Bondi Beach in 2012 from 6th-15th January, screening the best short films from Australia and the world in a unique and relaxed summer environment. Once the festival finishes, Flickerfest presented by ING DIRECT goes on tour to 37 venues around Australia.
Deadline: Closed
Brisbane International Film Festival
The Brisbane International Film Festival provides a focus for film culture in Queensland by showcasing the best and most interesting cinema from around the world. Each year BIFF draws film enthusiasts to view an entertaining mix of local and international films, retrospectives and colourful events that embrace the vibrant art of filmmaking.
Since the first festival in 1992, BIFF has become a well-renowned Australian festival where more than 375,000 film-goers have immersed themselves in the BIFF experience.
Deadline: Closed
F4 - First Factual Films Festival
Australian filmmakers at the start of their career are encouraged to submit their first completed film to F4 First Factual Films Festival. Documentaries can be of any genre, style and length and made for any screen-based platform. Film entries will be judged on how well the director demonstrates his/her creative vision through the approach to their subject, communicating a clear sense of directorial style and creative authorship. F4 screens in Adelaide from 2 - 4 March 2012.
Deadline: Closed
West End Film Festival
West End Film Festival is calling for entries for the 2012 program. Filmmakers are encouraged to enter Australian short films from all genres including drama, documentary, animation and music clips. The festival welcomes first-time and established filmmakers and creative producers to enter their unique works.
A selection of the best entries will be showcased as part of the 2012 program at West End’s Rumpus Cinema, and will also be in the running for cash prizes. And submissions are free!
Deadline: Closed
Movie Extra Tropfest
Move Extra Tropfest is the world’s largest short film festival and is in full preparation mode for our 20th anniversary festival! We once again ask filmmakers of all backgrounds and levels of experience to get out there and start making short films for the festival. Films can be about anything but must include the annual Tropfest Signature Item (TSI), which for 2012 is ‘LIGHT BULB’.
Deadline: Closed
The Australian Film Festival
The Australian Film Festival screens films where the major creative talent is Australian, and is open to any medium, from feature and short film, to online content, television and whatever can be classified as ‘film’. Screening 7 - 17 March, 2012
Deadline: Closed
St. Kilda Film Festival
Embarking on its 29th year the St Kilda Film Festival, proudly presented and produced by the City of Port Phillip, screens the Top 100 short film entries received in competition alongside the ever popular SoundKILDA Australian music videos music video competition.
Deadline: Closed
Tassie Film Festivals
MyState Student Film Festival
The MyState Student Film Festival is Tasmania’s biggest film festival, and you can be a part of it. Entries have a shot at our prestigious awards, including the Technical Achievement Award sponsored by Wide Angle Tasmania, with a prize pool worth over $10,000!
Deadline: Closed
MyState BOFA Film Festival
MyState BOFA Film Festival took place on 23-27 November 2011, against the stunning backdrop of one of Australia’s most beautiful regional centres, Launceston in the fertile Tamar Valley of northern Tasmania. The new festival will feature world class cinema, a Digital SLR Short Film competition, the Fusion Film competition and the Big Ideas Series – all flavoured with Tasmania’s internationally acclaimed food and wine.