Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Funny Shorts

Eligibility & notes

Comedy shorts strictly under 10 minutes, including credits, screening at ACMI. Entry conditions require filmmakers to be over 18 and Australian citizens or permanent residents. Previously premiered films may enter, subject to a public-availability blackout through 18 April 2027; winner and audience prizes are offered.

Key details

Festival dates

April 2027 · Screening dates TBC

Submission window

Opens Nov · Closes early Feb (deadline 5 Feb 2027)

Entry fees

$15 AUD in FAQ · Payment currency conflicts with entry conditions

Submit via

FilmFreeway

Maximum runtime

10 minutes

Sources

This listing summarises what Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Funny Shorts publishes. Check the official pages before you submit:

• Official website: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/funny-shorts/
• Submissions: https://filmfreeway.com/FunnyShorts
• Also see: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/funny-shorts/faqs/
• Also see: https://micf-prod-cdn-d0bad2fug8bge2c4.a01.azurefd.net/media/xh4np0xw/2027_funny-shorts_conditions-of-entry.pdf

Details last checked against these sources on 9 Nov 2026. Listing last updated 9 Nov 2026. Machine-readable: /api/festivals/funny-shorts.