Film festivals in Tasmania listed here include Very Short Film Festival and Weindorfer Short Film Festival, alongside the National Indian Film Festival of Australia’s touring circuit. These events have different storytelling and eligibility requirements. Check the theme, production or residency rules and runtime for your category before entering, and confirm where a selected film would screen.
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NIFFASubmissions: opens Oct 2026 (approx.); closes 10 Jan 2027. Opens Oct · Closes Jan. Festival: 17 Mar 2027 – 27 Jun 2027.
Weindorfer Short Film FestivalSubmissions: opening TBC; closing TBC. Opening TBC · Closes Aug. Festival: Sep 2027 (approx.).
VSFFSubmissions: opens Feb 2027 (approx.); closes 7 May 2027. Opens Feb · Closes early May. Festival: 3 Sep 2027 – 5 Sep 2027.
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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.
Launceston, TAS · Launceston Conference Centre Next: Sep 2027 (in 10 months)
Submission dates TBC
Festival
September
Entries
Opening TBC · Closes Aug
Fees
Fee schedule not confirmed
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Films of 2–12 minutes connecting with Australia's natural environment, positive environmental action or the legacy of Kate and Gustav Weindorfer. Open and under-19 categories are restricted to Australian residents, including all members of group entries. Winners receive cash prizes.
Hobart, TAS · State Cinema Next: 3 Sep 2027 (in 10 months)
Entries open Feb 2027
Festival
September
Entries
Opens Feb · Closes early May
Fees
Free entry
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National short film festival premiering 2 to 5 minute Australian stories in Hobart before a nationwide tour. Competition films must incorporate the annual signature theme ('TURN' for 2027) and premiere at the festival. Free to enter across 18 & Under and 19 & Over categories.
