Film Festivals AU

Australian film festivals, sorted by what's next

33 festivals and their submission windows, from the major international festivals to short film, genre and identity-focused events. Every listing links straight to the festival's official website and submission page.

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EFFASubmissions: opens Jun 2027 (approx.); closes 31 Aug 2027 (typical; unconfirmed). Opens mid-year · Closes late Aug. Festival: Oct 2027 (approx.).
BBFFSubmissions: opens Nov 2026 (approx.); closes 31 Aug 2027. Opens Nov · Closes late Aug. Festival: 22 Oct 2027 – 31 Oct 2027.

Genre, identity & specialised

Environmental Films Australia (EFFA)

Melbourne, VIC · Kino Cinema & Palace Westgarth
Next: Oct 2027 (in 11 months)

Entries open Jun 2027

Festival: October
Entries: Opens mid-year · Closes late Aug
Fees: ~$25–$50 AUD depending on category
Submit via: FilmFreeway

Formerly Environmental Film Festival Australia. Volunteer-run Melbourne festival of documentary, narrative, experimental and animated films about climate, environments and the natural world. Features 40+ minutes, shorts 1–39 minutes; Australian, NZ and First Nations work especially welcome.

Features
Shorts
Documentaries
Animation
Documentary
Surf & environment
Cash prizes

Details for Environmental Films Australia Submit (external site) Website (external site)

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Australian film festivals, sorted by what's next

Submission calendar (2)

Environmental Films Australia (EFFA)

Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF)