Antenna Documentary Film Festival is accepting Australian and international documentaries of all subject matter and styles. The festival will take place across Sydney in October 2021.  Submission details: 23 April 2021 Early bird18 June 2021 Regular16 July 2021 Late More info and entries: https://antennafestival.org/submissions/

AFF Youth is calling for submissions for the 2021 Festival 26 – 30 July. AFF Youth has three tiers for submitted work Short screen works from school children in South Australia Short screen works from school children from across the world including other Australian states Professionally made screen works – both features and shorts – targeting audiences aged from 5 to 18. Entries close: 9 April 2021Entries: https://adelaidefilmfestival.org/aff-youth/submissions/

Canberra Short Film Festival (CSFF) is an independent, locally run festival, screening the best short flicks, from Australia and around the globe, across the Canberra region. They are interested in any genre, style and length up to 20 minutes (some categories have shorter length requirements) so long as it includes at least one of the following; high production values, innovation, thought provoking themes, great use of the medium and high entertainment value. Deadlines:31 March 2021 Early bird31 July 2021 General31 August 2021 Late Entries: https://filmfreeway.com/CanbShrtFilmFestMore info: https://www.csff.com.au/

The Byron Bay International Film Festival is an Australian Film Festival that screens a diverse programme of films, of ALL LENGTHS and ALL GENRES, many of which reflect the interests and values of our unique local community – maintaining a strong emphasis on social and environmental issues, human rights, diversity and multiculturalism, creativity, indigenous culture, spirit, healing, connecting to nature, conscious thinking and positive living, music of every variety, colourful characters, humour and, of course being Byron Bay, surfing. Entries close: 1 May 2021 Regular deadline4 June 2021Late deadline16 July 2021 Extended deadline Entries: https://filmfreeway.com/ByronBayInternationalFilmFestival

MIFF is a not-for-profit organisation that has been continuously running since 1952, making it the leading film festival in Australia and one of the world’s oldest film festivals, alongside Cannes and Berlin. Presenting a curated global program of innovative screen experiences and the world’s largest showcase of exceptional Australian filmmaking, MIFF is an accessible, iconic cultural event that provides transformative experiences for audiences and filmmakers alike. Entries close 16 March: https://filmfreeway.com/MelbourneInternationalFilmFestivalMIFF: https://miff.com.au/

Entries are now open for the 2021 Sydney Film Festival’s Documentary Australia Foundation Award for Best Australian Documentary and Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films. Entries are also open to Australian feature-length productions for the festival program generally. We encourage submissions (features, documentaries and shorts) to the festival from First Nation filmmakers from around the world. We also welcome entries of any length to the festival’s Screenability program from filmmakers with disability. Closing date for entries: 26 March 2021. More info: https://www.sff.org.au/about/submissions/

Entries open for: Shorts | Features | Documentaries | Animations | Web Series | Music Videos | Scripts | Screenplays | Teleplays | Smartphone Films For more info https://liftoff.network/sydney-lift-off-film-festival/