Australia Independent Film Festival

Australia Independent Film Festival Australia Independent Film Festival - Brisbane - Australia. Our programming focuses on high quality independent shorts, from a diverse group of film makers.

Located at Metro Arts one of Australia’s coolest venues within one of Australia’s coolest art precincts is Brisbane’s very own Australia Independent Film Festival. Known passionately as “the filmmaker’s festival,” AIFF is on track to become Australia's premiere short film and screenplay festival and is consistently ranked in the top 100 Best Reviewed Film festivals on FilmFreeway. Founded in 2017

AIFF has grown from strength to strength and is now a prominent event on the domestic and international film festival circuit. We make sure to select films that have not had a huge amount of publicity already - with a specific focus on QLD made films and the traction that those films have already received.

11/01/2025

Happy weekend from Team AIFF. A couple of weeks of exciting meetings coming up. We'll call for entries once everything is finalised. When an entrant submits their film, we enter an agreement to deliver. This is our promise, and it's one we aim to keep.
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04/01/2025

GROK knows best...

The Australia Independent Film Festival is pleased to announce that all entry fees will now be listed in Australian doll...
02/01/2025

The Australia Independent Film Festival is pleased to announce that all entry fees will now be listed in Australian dollars. Stay tuned because AIFF25 Call for entries will be announced shortly.

Australia Independent Film Festival - No codes, just low prices, super prizes, and an amazing live screening festival!En...
31/12/2024

Australia Independent Film Festival - No codes, just low prices, super prizes, and an amazing live screening festival!
Entries for AIFF25 open soon @

- Live screening | IMDB qualifying | Film & Screenplay Competition - * AIFF25 ENTRY opens January 2025 * Here at AIFF we like to keep things simple. Al...

29/12/2024

When people ask what we are most excited about for AIFF25.... We have to say, it's what we haven't told you!
We hope all of our extended festival family have had a safe and prosperous 2024. We also wish you the very best for 2025. Let's make it the best we possibly can.

20/12/2024

Several filmmakers have been asking when entries for AIFF25 will open.....

Early in 2025, we have a number of exciting meetings planned that will shape festival growth for many years to come. This is why entry details are not yet released.

We've laid the groundwork, and now we believe it's time to take the Australia Independent Film Festival to the next level.

We take this opportunity to thank our sponsors, entrants, and film lovers, some who are new, and some who have stood beside us from the beginning. We could not have done this without your support. Thank you!

With the festive season fast approaching we would also like to take this opportunity to wish all a safe holiday season and the very best for a creative, and prosperous New Year.

Stay tuned as we will be rolling out updates shortly.

AIFF25 IS GOING TO BE AMAZING.

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12/12/2024

Panavision and Kodak Motion Picture Film are onboard for AIFF25.
We've made some big announcements over the last few weeks but we've saved the best for early 2025 - STAY TUNED!

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Here at the Australia Independent Film Festival, we are proud to announce that Panavision will once again be providing a...
10/12/2024

Here at the Australia Independent Film Festival, we are proud to announce that Panavision will once again be providing an incredible prize package of $3500 gear hire to our Best Australian Short Film at AIFF25. The continued support of such an icconic film company is truly humbling. We thank Panavision for this support and their belief in our festival. Screen Queensland Screen Australia Brisbane City Council

Panavision’s end-to-end solutions include filmmaking equipment rental for lenses, cameras, grip and lighting systems, and post production services.

An integral part of the Australia Independent Film Festival each year is a OneMusic Australia licence. Our favourite mus...
10/12/2024

An integral part of the Australia Independent Film Festival each year is a OneMusic Australia licence. Our favourite musicians play a part in our business success. We proudly play a part in theirs.

Find all you need to know about music licensing in Australia from OneMusic. Explore what kind of licence your business needs, why you need one & how to…

27/11/2024

Calling all 16mm filmmakers, new for AIFF25, a category just for you! Thanks to the generous support of Kodak Motion Picture Film, we will be awarding the Best 16mm Film with 5 x 400ft rolls of Kodak 16mm film valued at approximately A$2,000. The film will also be in the running for genre specific categories.

For more information on Kodak Motion Picture Film, please visit https://www.kodak.com/en/motion/products/camera-films/

........A refreshed website before we hit the road running for AIFF25.......www.ausindefest.com
17/11/2024

........A refreshed website before we hit the road running for AIFF25.......
www.ausindefest.com

Rear View Mirror was one of our favourites. It was an honour to be able to share it with Brisbane.Pathline Pictures, we ...
14/11/2024

Rear View Mirror was one of our favourites. It was an honour to be able to share it with Brisbane.
Pathline Pictures, we can't wait to see where it goes from here.
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For over 30 years, Write Brothers has created the best writing software for stage and screen. The team at the Australia ...
11/11/2024

For over 30 years, Write Brothers has created the best writing software for stage and screen. The team at the Australia Independent Film Festival is proud to announce that Write Brothers will once again partner with us at AIFF25.

At AIFF25, they will privide each of the following category winners a digital download of their highly acclaimed Movie Magic writing software.

Best Screenplay.
Best High School short film.
Best Student short film.
Best Queensland short film.
Best Australian short film.
Best International short film.

For more information on their must have software please visit -

Movie Magic® Screenwriter™ is an award-winning screenwriting software that formats movies, television, novels, stage plays and even comic book scripts, making it the only program for all types of...

A highlight of Brisbane's AIFF24 was SEQ Future Stars. At capacity, the theatre was filled with some of Southeast Queens...
10/11/2024

A highlight of Brisbane's AIFF24 was SEQ Future Stars. At capacity, the theatre was filled with some of Southeast Queensland's brightest next-generation filmmakers.

Thanks to our wonderful photographer Stef Canard we're able to share some top-class photos of the session and awards ceremony. Please tag and share if you see somebody you know.

We look forward to working with high schools across Queensland so that we can grow this wonderful event into a state-wide competition.

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Brisbane's AIFF24 Opening Night was an official sellout, and we say THANK YOU. Joining us on the red carpet for her 6th ...
09/11/2024

Brisbane's AIFF24 Opening Night was an official sellout, and we say THANK YOU.
Joining us on the red carpet for her 6th festival was the exceptionally talented photographer, Stef Canard. We love her work and are thrilled to be able to share a selection of Opening Night photos with our followers. If you find a photo of yourself, please tag and share.

Photos from other sessions will be uploaded in the coming days.
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The Team at the Australia Independent Film Festival would like to thank KODAK for being a 2025 festival partner.At AIFF2...
09/11/2024

The Team at the Australia Independent Film Festival would like to thank KODAK for being a 2025 festival partner.
At AIFF25 they will provide our Best 16mm Film Winner with 5 x 400ft rolls of Kodak 16mm film valued at approximately A$2,000. For more information on Kodak Motion Picture Film, please visit https://www.kodak.com/en/motion/products/camera-films/
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It's official, AIFF25 will include a 16mm category! Over the years, we have screened several amazing films that were pro...
08/11/2024

It's official, AIFF25 will include a 16mm category! Over the years, we have screened several amazing films that were produced on film. For the first time in AIFF history, we will now be able to acknowledge their craft with a dedicated award.

Thanks to our sponsor Kodak Motion Picture Film, the winner of the Best 16mm Film at AIFF25 will receive 5 x 400ft rolls of Kodak 16mm film valued at approximately A$2,000.

Entries for AIFF25 open in January, so we invite 16mm filmmakers to start dreaming. For more information on Kodak motion picture film, please visit -

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One of the fastest growing categories at AIFF is SEQ FUTURE STARS. It's a special session that contains some of the very best South East Queensland high school films. Films are judged by a live jury, and the session concludes with a dedicated awards ceremony. It's 100% by local students for local students. We congratulate this years winning film - I'm Coughing Up Pink Gunk Again So Now I Need Your Money. Well done, we can't wait to see your next film! Screen Queensland Screen Australia Officeworks Audio-Technica Australia

Here at AIFF, if you win one category, you're in with a chance to win another. We congratulate Esperance to Fremantle on winning Best Student and Best Australian Short Film at AIFF24. It is the first time a student film has taken out the top honour, too. We can't wait to see where they go from here. Screen Queensland Screen Australia Panavision Audio-Technica Australia Write Brothers Blackmagic Design Boundless Entertainment

For the first time in AIFF history, EVERYWHERE, a documentary won our 2024 People's Choice Award. It was also the first time that a film from outside of Brisbane has taken the honor. Apart from 3 of their attending filmmakers, the documentary session was predominately filled with attendees not related to any of the screening films, making their win almost entirely organic. The team at AIFF congratulate The Periscope Crew on winning Best Documentary and People's Choice at AIFF24. Screen Queensland Screen Australia Brisbane City Council Westender West Village

AIFF 2024 Awards Livestream
AIFF 2024 Awards Livestream

Please join us to congratulate the award winners for the 2024 Australia Independent Film Festival!

Brisbane - AIFF24 opens this friday night! With an electrifying mix of world-class short films over five spectacularly curated sessions, we know there will be something for everyone! The show starts this friday night at Metro Arts West End. The bar will be open, and you're invited to sit back and enjoy the show. Limited tickets and full details at https://www.ausindefest.com/programme

If you love world-class documentaries, you'll love Brisbane's Australia Independent Film Festival this October 25 & 26 at Metro Arts West Village. Full program at www.ausindefest.com/programme

Brisbane's Australia Independent Film Festival OPENING NIGHT is Friday, October 25. Metro Arts West Village. Program and tickets @ https://www.ausindefest.com/programme

INSUFFERABLE AIFF24
INSUFFERABLE AIFF24

If you love Aussie comedy, you'll love INSUFFERABLE. See Insufferable in our HOME-GROWN AUSTRALIAN SHORTS session Saturday Night October 26 Metro Arts West End. These are some of the very best of the best Aussie shorts of 2024 and AIFF24 is where you'll need to be! Join filmmakers and local film-lovers in what will be a night of nights! Stay for the awards ceremony and party the night away at FryDays Bar & Kitchen our official after party venue. Tickets are on sale now. Full program and tickets at www.ausindefest.com/programme

DANCING ON A FLYING CARPET
DANCING ON A FLYING CARPET

AIFF24 is ready to dance, and we invite you to join in the fun with the Queensland premiere screening of Brisbane production Farsh-e-Parandeh "Flying Carpet". A mesmerizing dance unfolds on a carpet of lights, portraying migratory seabirds trapped on its borders. The dancer channels their desires, creating a poetic fusion symbolizing the collective search for freedom in the intricate patterns of nature. With a selection of world-class cinema from Brisbane and from across the world, how could we not be excited! See DANCING ON A FLYING CARPET Saturday October 26 at Metro Arts West End. To view the full festival program, visit www.ausindefest.com/programme Griffith University Griffith International Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Screen Queensland Screen Australia

Designed by Disaster AIFF24
Designed by Disaster AIFF24

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE - DESIGNED by DISASTER Designed by Disaster is a deeply personal and inspiring story about Danny Giovale, a passionate climber whose life-changing accident in the Dolomites compels him to address a critical safety gap in mountain travel. Whilst this is an amazing tale of survival what he does next is the truly inspirational. If you are a rock climber this is a must-see documentary. *Courtesy of Danny Giovale and Kahtoola we will have a set of his revolutionary crampons valued at over $200 as a lucky door prize for our documentary session. See Designed for Disaster October 26 at AIFF24 Metro Arts West Village. Tickets on sale at www.ausindefest.com/programme

I am not a robot - AIFF24 Official Selection
I am not a robot - AIFF24 Official Selection

Hot off 33 wins and 23 nominations AIFF is proud to present Oscar qualifying I AM NOT A ROBOT as an opening night official selection film. We are the home of Brisbane’s biggest films, and you're invited to the party at Metro Arts West End. AIFF24 kicks off October 25. Tickets and full program - www.ausindefest.com/programme Joshua Jason Public Relations / JJPR

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The Australia Independent Film Festival was founded in February 2018 by Brisbane filmmakers Richard Lawton and Jeremy Rigby. They had a shared dream of creating a film festival built on trust, openness and communication that would showcase and celebrate the very best in independent cinema and screenplays from around the world.

On the 24 of November 2018 AIFF showcased 32 incredible shorts at Metro Arts in Brisbane. These included both Australian and international short dramas, as well as documentaries, animations, music videos and experimental films. Filmmakers from Ireland, Russia, the United States and all corners of Australia made their way to the festival, along with some film loving locals ready to get their eyes peeled for some quality cinema.

One of many highlights was a Q&A with Grammy award winning Broadway producer and filmmaker Jhett Tolentino. At the grand awards ceremony that same night fifteen trophies were presented to the very best films of the festival.

In March that year the festival opened for entries. By the end of the submission period the festival had received a massive array of submissions from over 20 countries.