Genre, identity & specialised

Environmental Films Australia (EFFA)

Melbourne, VIC · Kino Cinema & Palace Westgarth
Next edition Oct 2027 · in 11 months

Entries open Jun 2027

Submit a film (external site) Official website (external site)

Eligibility & notes

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.

Key details

Festival dates: October
Submission window: Opens mid-year · Closes late Aug
Entry fees: ~$25–$50 AUD depending on category
Submit via: FilmFreeway

Sources

This listing summarises what Environmental Films Australia publishes. Check the official pages before you submit:

Official website: https://environmentalfilms.org.au/
Submissions: https://filmfreeway.com/environmentalfilmsaus
Also see: https://environmentalfilms.org.au/submit

Details last checked against these sources on 8 Nov 2026. Listing last updated 8 Nov 2026. Machine-readable: /api/festivals/environmental-films-australia.