Short film
Melbourne Nocturnal Film Festival (MNFF)
Open for entries · closes 31 Mar 2027
Submit a film (external site) Official website (external site)
Eligibility & notes
Australian-made narrative, documentary, animated and experimental shorts with an offbeat emphasis. Films must be strictly under 30 minutes. Premiere status is preferred but not required, and First Nations filmmakers can request a fee waiver.
Key details
- Festival dates
- 1–2 May 2027 (1 May – 2 May 2027)
- Submission window
- Opens Aug · Closes Mar (deadline 31 Mar 2027)
- Entry fees
- $16–$40 standard entries · First Nations waivers; currency unconfirmed
- Submit via
- FilmFreeway
- Maximum runtime
- 30 minutes
Sources
This listing summarises what Melbourne Nocturnal Film Festival publishes. Check the official pages before you submit:
- Official website: https://www.mnff.com.au/
- Submissions: https://filmfreeway.com/melbournenocturnalfilmfestival
- Also see: https://www.mnff.com.au/faqs
Details last checked against these sources on 9 Nov 2026. Listing last updated 9 Nov 2026. Machine-readable: /api/festivals/melbourne-nocturnal-film-festival.