Australia Independent Film Festival

MAJOR PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENT Australian filmmakers, @Panavision is back! At AIFF27, the best Australian short film will win an incredible prize package, including a $3,500 gear rental package courtesy of Panavision Australia. To learn how this incredible prize can be your stepping stone into Hollywood, please visit panavision.com.

BIG NEWS, BRISBANE! We are absolutely thrilled to announce that @brisbanecityqld has entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the Australia Independent Film Festival. This is an incredible vote of confidence in independent filmmaking, creative talent, and the future of Brisbane's screen industry. This partnership will help us continue to provide filmmakers with a world-class platform to showcase their work, connect with audiences, and celebrate the power of independent cinema for years to come. We're honoured to share these words from the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Adrian Schrinner: «"As Australia's lifestyle capital, Brisbane values creativity, innovation, and cultural diversity. We are incredibly proud to sponsor the Australia Independent Film Festival in a multi-year agreement, providing a platform for talented filmmakers to showcase their work while cementing our city's reputation as a thriving creative hub." — Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner» To Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and Brisbane City Council, thank you for believing in our vision and investing in the future of Australian storytelling. The future has never looked brighter. Here's to the next chapter of the Australia Independent Film Festival—and to the incredible filmmakers whose stories continue to inspire audiences around the world. See you at the movies, Brisbane! #BrisbaneCityCouncil #Brisbane #AustraliaIndependentFilmFestival #AIFF #IndependentFilm #Filmmakers #AustralianCinema #ScreenCulture #CreativeBrisbane #FilmFestival #SupportTheArts

Every unforgettable film begins with a single idea. Every successful filmmaker begins by sharing it. The Australia Independent Film Festival celebrates bold storytelling, fresh perspectives and outstanding independent cinema from around the world. Whether you're an emerging filmmaker or an established creative, this is your opportunity to have your work seen, recognised and celebrated on the big screen. To every filmmaker who has already entered @ausindefest —thank you. Your creativity continues to shape another remarkable year for the festival. If your film is still waiting to be discovered, now is the time. Join filmmakers from around the globe and submit your film today. Enter now at: filmfreeway.com/ausindefest #AustraliaIndependentFilmFestival #AIFF #IMDbQualifying #IndependentFilm #FilmFestival #ShortFilm #Filmmakers #Directors #Screenwriters #Cinematography #Animation #Documentary #FilmFreeway #IndieCinema #Storytelling

ATTENTION FILMMAKERS  @ausindefest is proud to announce @actwritehere as a AIFF27 prize sponsor. Each award wining film and screenplay will receive a 12 month subscription to their platform valued at over A$250. For more information on thus incredible prize visit actwritehere.com Act Write Here is the platform for table reads.#acting #movies #bts

General Deadline is today.

A digital certificate is nice. But at AIFF, we think film festival prizes should actually help filmmakers build their future. Production. Writing. Sound. Animation. Pitching. Real industry partners. Industry relevant… or participation award? You decide!

FILMMAKERS… THIS IS YOUR SIGN. General Deadline for AIFF27 closes in just 4 DAYS. Hit submit. Join AIFF27. Because the next film everyone talks about… could be yours. Enter at filmfreeway.com/ausindefest #AIFF27 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #Filmmakers #FilmFreeway #IndieFilm #Cinema #SubmitYourFilm #FilmCommunity #AustraliaIndependentFilmFestival

ATTENTION ANIMATION CREATORS. The team at the @ausindefest is proud to announce @ToonBoom as a 2027 festival prize sponsor. At AIFF27, they will be providing our Best Animation winner with a one-year Harmony premium license valued at approximately A$1,500. For 30 years and counting, Toon Boom Animation has been the global leader in pre-production and 2D animation software with clients in over 140 countries. The organization has made its mark with products that include Harmony (end-to-end animation) and Storyboard Pro (storyboarding and layout), which continue to build upon their reputation for high-performance tools that push the limits of creativity. Producer (production management) and Harmony Gaming (drawing and animation tools for game development) are the most recent new products to join the lineup. Disney Television Animation, Bento Box, Fox Television Animation, Dog Head, Toei Animation, The SPA Studios, Xilam, and Boulder Media are just a few examples of our high-profile clients. To learn more about Toon Boom, visit: toonboom.com

We’re celebrating the next generation of storytellers in Queensland! Schools: Future Stars turns classroom projects into real festival screenings — judged by industry pros and ideal for students aiming at QUT, Griffith or a film career. Discover how this platform raises standards and sparks creative careers ▶️ Read more: wix.to/as6VZOj #shortfilm #filmstudents 🎬📽️

We’ve spotted global short‑film trends shaping AIFF selections — tighter runtimes, bold hybrid genres, and character‑first storytelling. Ready to shape your entry? Submit smarter: focus on emotional clarity and festival fit. Submit now: wix.to/FBpsIxA #ShortFilm #AIFF

Heading to AIFF at Palace Cinemas? We’ve got you. Navigate the schedule, hit submission windows, and make the most of IMDB-qualifying screenings and strong FilmFreeway standings to boost your film’s visibility. Tip: explore James Street cafes between sessions and use Fortitude Valley transport links for easy access. See details: wix.to/hN574yO #AIFF #Brisbane

We’re spotting a rise in hybrid documentary-fiction shorts—blending lived truth with crafted narrative—to sharpen storytelling and stretch budgets. AIFF’s FilmFreeway Top‑100 spot and IMDb‑qualifying status make it the place to catch these trends. See programme details: wix.to/w1qPsRs 🎬 #ShortFilm

We meet, pitch, and partner at AIFF — last year’s coffee chats turned into co-productions and distribution deals. Join us at Palace Cinemas and James Street to network with programmers, collaborators and international peers. See the schedule and drop by “Meet the Filmmaker” sessions: wix.to/WeRFr2E #AIFF #Brisbane

We’ve seen three screenplay strategies that keep getting selected at AIFF: strong character arcs, high-concept hooks, and tight 10–12 page pacing—each proven in past winners and boosted by AIFF’s IMDb-qualifying status and FilmFreeway ranking. Entering AIFF can fast-track your festival run — submit now: wix.to/DOEL5aE #AIFF #Screenwriting

We’re bringing creatives together at AIFF — curated meetups, filmmaker lounges and peer critiques that spark real collaborations and distribution chats. Join us in Fortitude Valley for career-making connections and co‑production leads. wix.to/HfoHHkl #BrisbaneFilm

Every filmmaker starts somewhere — often with a single idea and the courage to make it real. Today we publish our first blog post: a call to writers, directors and film students to turn small ideas into bold short films. Short films are where risks, voices and careers begin — and at the Australia Independent Film Festival we celebrate that journey. Read practical tips, festival news and opportunities that could get your work seen (we're an IMDb-qualifying festival and have ranked in FilmFreeway’s top 100). Ready to make your short? Dive in and start today: wix.to/v3ZTgc0 🎬✨ #ShortFilm #IndieFilm

The team at the @ausindefest are thrilled to announce @IpitchTV as a prize sponsor at AIFF27. Each winning film will receive a complimentary 3 month subscription to their pitching service. This is absolutely perfect for filmmakers looking for a way to pitch ideas for a television show or movie? iPITCH.TV offers a next generation platform for creators of original pitches for TV, Film & Digital Media to connect directly with Hollywood Producers and Studio Executives and gives creators industry pro advice on how to pitch a television show or feature film. Pitch your idea for a Movie, Screenplay, Television Show, Short Film, New Media Project and more. Find out more at ipitch.tv

DO YOU SHOOT ON FILM? AIFF27 has thousands of dollars in fantastic prizes, courtesy of our amazing sponsors! From @kodak_shootfilm, we have 5 x 400ft rolls of Kodak 16mm film valued at approximately A$2,000 up for grabs! 🏆 To find out about this prize and many more, please visit filmfreeway.com/ausindefest.  Entry is now open across all categories! #FilmFestival #FilmPrizes #FilmAwards #Screenplay #Filmmaking #ShortFilm #Kodak #motionpicture #motionpicturefilm #kodakmotion #AIFF27

Calling all filmmakers shooting on real motion picture film. @ausindefest is inviting entries from filmmakers creating short films on motion picture film. If your story lives in the texture, grain, colour and craft of film, we want to see your work. Thanks to our prize sponsor @kodak_shootfilm, our AIFF27 Best Motion Picture will receive an incredible prize package of 5 x 400ft rolls of Kodak 16mm motion picture film, valued at approximately A$2,000. Shoot it. Process it. Enter it. Full details at filmfreeway.com/ausindefest #AIFF #AustraliaIndependentFilmFestival #ShotOnFilm #16mm #Kodak #kodakmotionpicturefilm #ShootonKodak #IndependentFilm #ShortFilm #Filmmakers #MotionPictureFilm #FilmIsNotDead

The team at @ausindefest would like to thank @theblcklst for being an official AIFF27 festival partner. They will be providing a one month screenplay listing subscription and coverage report to our Best International Short Film, Best Australian Short Film, Best QLD Short Film, Best Student Short Film, and our Best Short Screenplay winner. If you work with screenplays, you should definitely work with The Black List. Click for the best way into the storytelling business – blcklst.com/