Submissions deadline
15 Oct 23
4.5$
Short films from all over the world, completed after 2020, under 25 minutes in length for all genres. We do NOT have a premiere policy
22 Jul 2023
Call for entries
31 Jul 2023
Early deadline
31 Aug 2023
Standard deadline
23 Sep 2023
Late deadline
15 Oct 2023
Festival closed
13 Nov 2023
Notification date
08 Dec 2023
09 Dec 2023
Festival start: 08 December 2023 Festival end: 09 December 2023
SydFest Independent Film Festival is an annual festival which celebrates Independent Australia and international films of all genres.
All the selected films will be screening in a theatre during our annual event in Dec, 2023 in Sydney Australia.
The festival is dedicated to supporting and recognizing indie filmmakers from all over the world.
We showcase Their best new short films that excellence in storytelling, promise informative, fascinating and riveting entertainment.
All entries are screened privately to jury members who are award winning filmmakers of the past editions in various categories. All entries will be played in their entirety and We do not promote favouritism. All the selected films are then nominated for the annual screening and the competition of the festival.
We screen all finalist films and not just films from attending filmmakers.
Before and after screening sessions festival goers will be encouraged to network and socialize at the theatre.
Additional networking venue will be selected and announced during the screening sessions.
- Indoor screenings
- Industry workshops and seminars
- Networking events
- Opportunity to pitch to investors
we open to any suggestion that can help us to continuously improve in supporting and recognizing indie filmmakers from all over the world.
GRAND JURY PRIZE
SPECIAL JURY AWARD
AWARENESS AWARD
INDIE SPIRIT AWARD
AUDIENCE AWARD
BEST STUDENT FILM
Genre Categories
BEST DRAMA
BEST COMEDY
BEST ANIMATION
BEST DOCUMENTARY
BEST HORROR/THRILLER
BEST SCIENCE FICTION
Submissions are open to all local, national and international independent filmmakers.
We accept all genres, and screen a variety of films from documentary to narrative. However we do not screen experimental, non-narrative films.
No premiere status is required.
Films submitted should be 30 minutes or less in length, inclusive of credits.
Films must have been made after January 2021.
Non-English language produced films must have English subtitles.
The payment of an entrance fee is required. Entry fees are non-refundable.
If selected to be showcased during the event, all screening copies must be received by November 2023
Filmmaker is responsible for securing all copyright clearances and music rights.
By submitting your film you acknowledge that SydFest reserves the right to promote your film and other social media links on our website and social media.
Submissions deadline
15 Oct 23
Short films from all over the world, completed after 2020, under 25 minutes in length for all genres. We do NOT have a premiere policy