Smartphone film festivals in Australia listed here include SmartFone Flick Fest and broader festivals tagged for mobile filmmaking. Check that the current category accepts your device and shooting method before entering. Rules may cover phones or tablets, accessories, footage from other cameras and editing methods, as well as themes, residency and premiere status. Compare the category requirements rather than the device name alone.
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SF3Submissions: opens Nov 2025 (approx.); closes 1 Sep 2026 (typical; unconfirmed). Opens Nov · Closes early Sep. Festival: Oct 2026 – Nov 2026 (approx.).
NiSFFSubmissions: opens Dec 2025 (approx.); closes 10 Nov 2026. Opens Dec · Closes early Nov. Festival: 20 Nov 2026 – 21 Nov 2026.
WAMFFSubmissions: opens Aug 2026 (approx.); closes 1 Dec 2026. Opens Aug · Closes early Dec. Festival: 18 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027.
SWIFFSubmissions: opens Jan 2026 (approx.); closes 30 Nov 2026. Opens Jan · Closes Nov. Festival: 11 Apr 2027 – 17 Apr 2027.
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Australia's international smartphone film festival dedicated to films shot entirely on mobile phones and tablets. Features competitions for Gala Shorts (under 20 mins), Feature Films, SF3 Kids, and SF3 Mini.
Newcastle, NSW · The Royal Exchange Hybrid Performance Space & Cinema Next: 20 Nov 2026 (in 11 days)
Closing soon · entries close 10 Nov
Festival
November
Entries
Opens Dec · Closes early Nov
Fees
~$7–$24 AUD ($6–$22 student)
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FilmFreeway
Short film festival held at The Royal Exchange in Newcastle celebrating Australian, regional NSW, and international short films up to 20 minutes across drama, comedy, horror, sci-fi, documentary, animation, and phone films. Newcastle premiere status strictly required.
Perth, WA · Palace Cinemas Raine Square Next: 18 Feb 2027 (in 3 months)
Closing soon · entries close 1 Dec
Festival
February
Entries
Opens Aug · Closes early Dec
Fees
Shorts $15 AUD · Long Shorts $25 AUD · Features $35 AUD
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FilmFreeway
Western Australia's largest celebration of exclusively WA-made screen content, showcasing features, documentaries, shorts, web series, and the 'Get Smart!' smartphone film competition.
Sydney, NSW · Palace Cinemas Moore Park Next: 11 Apr 2027 (in 5 months)
Closing soon · entries close 30 Nov
Festival
11–17 Apr 2027
Entries
Opens Jan · Closes Nov
Fees
Shorts/music videos $37–$105 · Features $100–$200 · Other categories vary; currency unconfirmed
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FilmFreeway
Features, shorts, documentaries, animation, music videos, web series and screenplays supporting women and non-binary filmmakers. Film entries require both an eligible key creative and protagonist. NSW cinematic release and online availability restrictions apply, with exceptions for web series and music videos.
