Adelaide Independent Film Festival
Adelaide Independent Film Festival
Get to Know Us
The Adelaide Independent Film Festival (AIFF) is an annual celebration of short films presented in two beloved cinemas in the festival state of South Australia.
Held in October, the AIFF showcases a collection of diverse and complex stories from around the world, providing South Australian audiences with a window into the lives of people from both well-known and lesser-known countries.
Our official programme consists of national and international short films from independent filmmakers willing to test the boundaries of cinema and thrive in the realm of uncertainty.
The AIFF attracts filmmakers from across Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, to the festival each year. Previous short films featured at the festival have premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival, the Sydney Film Festival, and the BFI London Film Festival, among other prestigious film festivals. The AIFF also features films from renowned film schools, including the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS).
The team at the AIFF are building a reputation for melding an eclectic programme with a vibrant atmosphere in a space that craves quality cinema.
We encourage all national and international filmmakers to submit their short films for consideration.
We look forward to watching your work.
Tom Kerby
FOUNDER, FESTIVAL DIRECTOR & PROGRAMMER
Tom is the founder, festival director, and programmer of the Adelaide Independent Film Festival. A graduate of the New York Film Academy (Village Roadshow Studios), his passion for filmmaking evolved into a focus on how film festivals can empower independent filmmakers. He champions short films and the creative storytellers behind them, cultivating a vibrant and inclusive community.
Milena Bennett
PROGRAMMER
Milena is a writer, director and photographic artist who has been working in the film industry since she was a kid. She has spent the past 10 years training as a director, having completed four Directors Attachments on network television, and directed/written three short films. She is currently working on her latest short-feature film Blood Boy with creator/writer Harry Greenwood.