Short film
Understory Film Festival
Entries open Jun 2027
Submit a film (external site) Official website (external site)
Eligibility & notes
Short films by North and Far North Queensland filmmakers, including residents from Townsville through Cape York, the Gulf and Torres Strait Islands. Accepts documentary, animation, drama, experimental work and music videos; Best Film and People's Choice each receive a $2,500 cash prize.
Key details
- Festival dates
- 21 Nov 2026 (21 Nov – 21 Nov 2026)
- Submission window
- Opens June · Closes Oct
- Entry fees
- Free
- Submit via
- FilmFreeway
- Maximum runtime
- 8 minutes
Sources
This listing summarises what Understory Film Festival publishes. Check the official pages before you submit:
- Official website: https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/facilities-sport-leisure/arts-and-culture/festivals-events/understory-film-festival/understory-film-festival-2026
- Submissions: https://filmfreeway.com/UnderstoryFilmFestival
Details last checked against these sources on 9 Nov 2026. Listing last updated 9 Nov 2026. Machine-readable: /api/festivals/understory-film-festival.