2022 DEUTSCHE BANK FELLOWSHIP ENTRIES OPEN NOW
Sydney Film Festival (SFF) and Deutsche Bank today announced that submissions are open for the 2022 Deutsche Bank Fellowship for First Nations Film Creatives.
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Sydney Film Festival
Entries are now open for the 2022 Sydney Film Festival, for the Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films, Documentary Australian Foundation Award for Australian Documentary competition, and both Australian and international categories for the general program. 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 all entries: 25 February 2022.Head to https://filmfreeway.com/SydneyFilmFestival for full eligibility criteria and submission details.
Sydney Underground Film Festival Take 48 Challenge
TAKE48 is a filmmaking challenge that presents a fun way to test your filmmaking abilities whilst working alongside your friends to battle against the clock over an intense and exciting 48 hours! The challenge sees participants script, shoot and edit their films all within a 48-hour window. Prior to the start of the challenge, a theme is announced. All films must include the theme in order to qualify for screening and prizes. With only 48 hours to write, shoot and edit, participants are challenged to change the way they think about filmmaking! The best films are then chosen and curated by the TAKE48 and SUFF teams for screening at the TAKE48 screening session during the Sydney Underground Film Festival! You can register at https://suff.com.au/take48.html, Tickets are $20 for students / $25 for regular
Queer Screen Pitch Off
Calling all aspiring LGBTIQ+ filmmakers! Do you have what it takes to publicly pitch your short-film project with passion and conviction? Queer Screen’s Pitch Off offers Australian LGBTIQ+ filmmakers up to $10,000 of funding towards the production of a short film (narrative, documentary or a stand-alone web series pilot) dealing with the experiences of people of diverse genders and sexualities. To qualify, all film projects submitted must meet the eligibility requirements. After an initial assessment of all eligible film projects, up to six filmmakers will be chosen to spruik their film proposal to a panel of expert assessors at an online Pitch Off Event on Sunday, September 26 2021 as part of the 9th Queer Screen Film Fest. Finalists will have no longer than five minutes to pitch their proposal and impress the panel and public, so make your time count! Review detailed information, including terms and conditions and how to submit. Applications close:Queer Screen Members: Sunday 5th September 2021Non-Members: Sunday 29th August 2021
Flickerfest
Australia’s premier international short film festival will again be held under the summer stars on Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach in January 2022. ln 2022 Flickerfest will celebrate 31 years of screening the best short films from Australia and around the world in competitions and special showcases. The 2022 Festival will include the following competitions: ● International competition – Academy® Award and BAFTA qualifying for Live Action and Animated Shorts. ● Australian competition – Academy® Qualifying. ● Documentary competition – Academy® Award and BAFTA Qualifying. ● Rainbow Shorts LGBTQI competition for international and Australian Shorts. ● SAE FlickerUp – Australian School Students Competition. ● Flickerfest will also screen special showcases out of competition including Comedy, Love Bites Relationship shorts and Flickerkids for shorties and their families. Entries close: 8th Oct 2021 for general competitions SUBMIT NOW – More info: flickerfest.com.au/entries
Brisbane International Film Festival 2021
Entries are now open for the Brisbane International Film Festival 2021, with the 27th festival to be held in cinemas across the River City from 21 – 31 October 2021. Submissions are open in two categories – feature films and shorts films – and the festival welcomes submissions across all genres and from all corners of the world. Festival Director Emily Avila said with international borders currently closed, the power of cinema to transport audiences was more potent than ever. “Our programming team is seeking films that are bold, diverse, immersive and unforgettable – work that is both thought-provoking and creatively ambitious,” Avila said. “More so than any other time in recent history, films programmed at BIFF will also be portals for us to visit regions of the world that are currently beyond our reach, and we look forward to considering works that connect Brisbane to our wider world through the shared cinema experience.” BIFF strongly encourages submissions from filmmakers who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, female, LGBTQIA+, living with disability, regionally-based and …
Sony Film Festival
Commencing in 2021, the Sony Film Festival celebrates the best short-form filmmaking shot on Sony cameras across Australia and New Zealand. The Festival aims to encourage filmmakers at all levels, from passionate amateurs to industry veterans, showcasing the exceptional talent and abilities of cinematographers and filmmakers who are using the Sony system to capture their stories. More info: https://scene.sonyanz.com/competitions/sony-film-festival ENTRIES CLOSE 18 June 2021
Taiwan Film Festival Short Film Competition
Short Film Competition is now open for submissions Submissions Close: 29 March 2020. The 3nd Short Film Competition Award aims to develop and bring up the Taiwanese and Australian new talents by premiere their work at the 4rd Taiwan Film Festival in Australia. The competition will have two parts in selecting the works; the first part for the Taiwan Film Festival in Australia programming team to select 4 finalists to be in the competition and screen their works during the festival. The 4 finalists will be contact in early May and the winner will be selected by the judges panel and announce during the festival. More info: https://www.taiwanfilmfestival.org.au/sfc
Antenna Documentary Film Festival
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/
SF3 – Smartphone Film Festival
SF3 – the SmartFone Flick Fest is Australia’s international smartphone film festival. Open to filmmakers of all ages from every country; from first-time filmmakers to professionals. As long as your film is shot entirely on a smartphone or tablet, your film is eligible for submission. Deadlines: 1 June 2021 – Super early bird1 July 2021 Early bird1 August 2021 Regular Entries: https://filmfreeway.com/SF3