Genre, identity & specialised
National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA)
Open for entries · closes 10 Jan 2027
Submit a film (external site) Official website (external site)
Eligibility & notes
National festival accepting features, documentaries and shorts connected to India, the Indian diaspora or Indo-Australian culture. Australian premiere required, and competition films must not be publicly available online. The 2027 circuit includes Sydney, regional NSW and other Australian capitals and regional centres.
Key details
- Festival dates
- 17 Mar–27 June 2027 · National circuit (17 Mar – 27 Jun 2027)
- Submission window
- Opens Oct · Closes Jan (deadline 10 Jan 2027)
- Entry fees
- Shorts $35–$75 · Features $50–$115 · Student rates available; currency unconfirmed
- Submit via
- FilmFreeway
Sources
This listing summarises what National Indian Film Festival of Australia publishes. Check the official pages before you submit:
- Official website: https://niffa.com.au/
- Submissions: https://filmfreeway.com/NIFFA
Details last checked against these sources on 9 Nov 2026. Listing last updated 9 Nov 2026. Machine-readable: /api/festivals/national-indian-film-festival-of-australia.