Major
Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF)
Entries open Mar 2027
Submit a film (external site) Official website (external site)
Eligibility & notes
Iconic outdoor cinema festival held at the waterfront Deckchair Cinema in Darwin. Features international, Australian, and Southeast Asian cinema; selected shorts receive a $100 screening fee.
Key details
- Festival dates
- September (9 Sep – 19 Sep 2027)
- Submission window
- Opens Mar · Closes mid-Jun (deadline 18 Jun 2027)
- Entry fees
- $15 AUD flat fee ($10 student)
- Submit via
- FilmFreeway
Sources
This listing summarises what Darwin International Film Festival publishes. Check the official pages before you submit:
- Official website: https://www.diff.net.au/
- Submissions: https://filmfreeway.com/diff_nt
Details last checked against these sources on 8 Nov 2026. Listing last updated 8 Nov 2026. Machine-readable: /api/festivals/darwin-international-film-festival.