Genre, identity & specialised
Fantastic Film Festival Australia (FFFA)
Open for entries · closes 31 Jan 2027
Submit a film (external site) Official website (external site)
Eligibility & notes
Genre festival for sci-fi, horror, fantasy and boundary-pushing cinema, screening at Lido Cinemas (Melbourne) and Ritz Cinemas (Sydney). Australian features compete for the $10,000 Fantastic Film Prize, presented with Umbrella Entertainment. VIC and NSW premieres required for features.
Key details
- Festival dates
- April / May (23 Apr – 16 May 2027)
- Submission window
- Opens late Sep · Closes late Jan (deadline 31 Jan 2027)
- Entry fees
- $30–$60 AUD depending on tier and category
- Submit via
- FilmFreeway
Sources
This listing summarises what Fantastic Film Festival Australia publishes. Check the official pages before you submit:
- Official website: https://www.fantasticfilmfestival.com.au/
- Submissions: https://filmfreeway.com/FFFA
- Also see: https://www.fantasticfilmfestival.com.au/fantastic-film-prize-terms-conditions
Details last checked against these sources on 8 Nov 2026. Listing last updated 8 Nov 2026. Machine-readable: /api/festivals/fantastic-film-festival-australia.