Genre, identity & specialised
Focus on Ability Short Film Festival (FOA)
Entries open Feb 2027
Submit a film (external site) Official website (external site)
Eligibility & notes
International short film festival organised by NOVA Employment celebrating the achievements and abilities of people with disability. Free to enter for films up to 5 minutes across school, open, and international short film and documentary categories, competing for substantial cash and mentoring prizes alongside online public voting.
Key details
- Festival dates
- October / November
- Submission window
- Opens Feb · Closes Jul
- Entry fees
- Free entry
- Submit via
- Direct portal (festival website)
- Maximum runtime
- 5 minutes
Sources
This listing summarises what Focus on Ability Short Film Festival publishes. Check the official pages before you submit:
- Official website: https://focusonability.com.au/
- Submissions: https://focusonability.com.au/entry
- Also see: https://focusonability.com.au/terms
- Also see: https://focusonability.com.au/about
- Also see: https://focusonability.com.au/prizes
Details last checked against these sources on 8 Nov 2026. Listing last updated 8 Nov 2026. Machine-readable: /api/festivals/focus-on-ability-short-film-festival.