Submission Categories
Australian (Live-Action)
Short films (any year & genre) up to 30 minutes made in Australia.
Documentary [NEW]
For documentaries up to 30 minutes, please submit under this category. This category is open to Australian or International filmmakers.
Micro Short
For short films (any year & genre) under 5 minutes (including credits), please submit under this category.
First Nations [NEW]
For short films produced by a First Nations filmmaker, please submit under this category. The AIFF will determine which award category your short film is best suited under.
Australian (Animation)
Short films (any year & genre) up to 30 minutes made in Australia.
South Australian [NEW]
For short films produced in South Australia, please submit under this category. This category includes Live-Action and Animation short films.
Student
For student short films, please submit under this category.
Tell Your Story [NEW]
For short films containing themes relating to mental health, please submit under this category. The AIFF will determine which award category your short film is best suited under.
International
(Live-Action / Animation)
Short films (any year & genre) up to 30 minutes made overseas (any country of origin). This category includes Live-Action and Animation short films.
City of Unley
Only short films produced in the City of Unley are eligible for this category (South Australia).
South Australian Student [NEW]
For short films produced by a South Australian student, please submit under this category.
Middle Eastern
For short films originating from a country in the Middle East and are under 30 minutes (including credits), please submit under this category. The AIFF will determine which award category your short film is best suited under.